Vacancy Information
Division / Department - Operations Command
Status - Full Time
Contract Type - Permanent
Rank - Police Constable
Location - Surrey
In line with the published Posting and Tenure guidance, operational requirements will always be considered prior to confirming posting dates to successful applicants.
The Role
The Road Policing Unit (RPU) across Sussex and Surrey is committed to reducing the numbers of people killed and seriously injured on the roads and protecting the Strategic Road Network from disruption, criminality and terrorism.
• You will provide a visible presence by carrying out designated and proactive patrols, Fatal 5 checks and using intelligence and / or ANPR information to deter crime, reassure the community and reduce fear of crime.
• Control the scene of road incidents, including those which may be fatal, serious and life changing, in line with JESIP principles, to support a safe working environment and to preserve evidence.
• Attend, conduct and investigate the primary investigation of road related incidents.
• Use specialist driving skills to provide tactical resolution options for the Force.
• Provide expertise on drink drug driving legislation to support road safety, investigation and prosecution.
Key Responsibilities
To be aware of the relevant casualty reduction sites and be familiar with the specialist equipment and tactics used to promote road safety.
Supporting the NPCC calendar for national initiatives to tackle the Fatal 5 Be familiar with legislation and processes to deal with instances of dangerous, inconsiderate and anti-social driver behaviour.
Aid the detection of crime and gathering evidence in traffic related investigations as well as supporting divisional colleagues.
Have a clear understanding of the reporting and investigating procedures of all collisions as some investigations are retained and investigated on Rota.
Skills & Experience
You must have successfully completed your probationary period.
You must be able to make decisions based upon you own initiative and with minimal supervision and also be able to work as part of a team.
You must display a high level of interpersonal skills and project confidence in the handling of situations.
You must understand that RPU officers have to attend a high proportion of potentially stressful incidents which may include:
Life threatening and fatal collisions and vehicle fires.
Viewing and physical contact with badly injured, dying and dead adults and children. Dealing with very distressed and agitated victims and offenders Delivering death messages and information to bereaved next of kin, relatives and friends.
RPU officers must have the ability to acknowledge and recognise such issues as likely sources of stress in their everyday work and must be prepared to address any difficulties promptly with the support of their line manager.
You must display that you are motivated and proactive.
You must be at least a standard response permit holder and pass an advanced check drive before being offered a position. Successful applicants will be subject to a probationary period within RPU which is normally six months.
Successful applicants will be expected to take on a secondary role of either a Family Liaison Officer (assisting families following a fatal collision) or to become an advanced interviewer.
Contact Details
If you require any further advice or information, please contact:
Sgt Phil Dix on 07720 047551
or
Insp John Lakeman on 07720 052227.
Additional Information
It is really important that you inform and seek support from your line manager of your intention to submit an application for this role as this allows for sufficient resource planning. Failure to inform your line manager may result in a delay in a release dates being agreed.
Following submission of your application you will receive a confirmation email with a copy of your application attached. Occasionally emails from this address can fall into spam/junk folders so please ensure this is checked regularly. You may wish to consider adding noreply@surreysussexpolice.as.recruitmail.com to your address/contact list to ensure you receive all communications.
Please note that not all jobs are available for internal candidates across both Forces, the current agreed recruitment principles are;
- vacancies in collaborated units are available to all officers and staff across both Forces
- vacancies in non-collaborated units are only available to officers and staff within the Force with the vacancy unless it is advertised externally
- if the vacancy is advertised externally and an officer or member of staff from the other Force is successful it will result in a transfer of employment
Diversity Statement
We are only as good as our people. It's really important that our officers and staff can be themselves in the workplace and we know that as an organisation we'll grow from the variety of thinking, approach and skills that diversity brings; all of which help us to deliver a better policing service. We strive to ensure how we deliver our services, provide information and how we recruit is open and accessible to all.
We have multiple staff support groups who help to improve our understanding of minority issues and ensure they are reflected in our work. We are proud members of the Stonewall Workplace Equality Index and Disability Confident, a signatory of the Race at Work Charter and aligned with the Armed Forces Covenant and the HeForShe movement.
We value the differences that people bring from all backgrounds and communities. Regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, disability, social status or religious belief, we would love to hear from you.
Please use the following links to find out more on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at Surrey Police and Sussex Police