Vacancy Information
Could you develop the next generation of Detectives? Are you highly motivated with a passion for supporting and developing those learning their new role? Are you a Detective Sergeant with strong operational skills, empathy for others and the drive to improve investigative resilience?
Yes? Well then we need you!
Surrey Police are looking for 2 substantive, PIP2 accredited, Detective Sergeants to join our PIP2 coaching Units where learner DCs (aka. TDCs) are trained to effectively investigate PIP2 crimes, put victims first and pursue perpetrators, ultimately to protect the public. This is an exciting and varied role in the part of investigations that has been specifically designed to improve the journeys of officers through their accreditation. The impact you will have on these officers during their time on the coaching unit cannot be underestimated.
Chief Constables' Message
We really welcome your interest in joining our Police Force. It is a privilege to lead the teams in Surrey Police and Sussex Police who continuously work selflessly and tirelessly in order to keep people in our counties safe.
We are looking for talented and inspirational people who put the needs of the public at the heart of everything that they do and who want to make a difference. If you feel you are that person then we want to hear from you.
We wish you all the very best with your application.
Chief Constable Tim De Meyer & Chief Constable Jo Shiner
The Role & Key Responsibilities
You will be part of a team at one of the above locations working alongside another DS, approx. 6 coaches (DCs) and their learners.
You will have line management responsibility for half the team and assume one of the 2 DS roles in the coaching unit – one is the ‘crime’ DS who reviews workloads with learners, runs cases day-to-day, makes disposal / bail and CPS decisions. The other is the ‘programme’ DS who looks after learner welfare, portfolio / accreditation progression, HR and Workforce Planning processes.
Although you will have a primary role (to be agreed at appointment), there will be a significant degree of flex where you will be expected to be able to undertake both roles and swap between them where operationally necessary. Full training and mentoring will be provided to allow you to achieve this.
No matter your primary role, your day to day activities will include ensuring learner welfare and progression, as well as management of coaches to ensure learners are supported to become the best Detectives they can be.
You, and your counterpart DSs across the force (2 in each of the 3 divisions) report into the PIP2 coaching units DI, but also have access to divisional teams as required.
We welcome applications that include ‘non-standard’ or flexible working patterns.
Further Information
1 post at North Surrey Division, Staines Police Station, Kingston Road, Staines
1 post at East Surrey Division, Wray Park (co-located with Fire Service), Wray Park Road, Reigate. NB: in approx. 2yrs, the location of this post will change to Leatherhead in line with movement of the East divisional HQ.
For more information or an informal chat about the role, contact DI 40949 Dom Yelling – dom.yelling@surrey.police.uk
Diversity Statement
We are only as good as our people. It's 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 the 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 are committed to being an anti-racist police service. We promise to challenge injustice, ensure fairness and to uphold anti-racist principles in both our organisation and our communities. For more information, you can read our full anti-racism statement here.
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
Additional Information
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