Detective Constable Re-Joiner CID​/Public Protection; Bluestone​/Iris

Detective Constable Re-Joiner CID/Public Protection (Bluestone/Iris)
Overview

Role summary and key responsibilities for a Detective Constable re-joiner in CID/Public Protection (Bluestone/Iris).

• Be a risk manager who can make difficult decisions using the National Decision Model and THRIVE to understand the problem, assess risk and tackle the issues.
• Carry out proactive investigations into complex and serious crimes across the county with CID teams located in Brighton, Chichester, Crawley, Eastbourne, Hastings and Worthing.
• Work within the Bluestone and Iris Teams in the Public Protection Department to pursue those who target and exploit the most vulnerable; undertake specialist safeguarding and collaborate with partners to protect those at greatest risk.
• Deliver an outstanding service to victims, witnesses and the public, build trust and confidence, and manage investigations from initial contact through to evidence for court outcomes.
• Support a professional, healthy, diverse and inclusive workforce and contribute to modernisation efforts to raise service standards for local communities.

• Have served in a Home Office Force or British Transport Police (BTP).
• Have completed your probation period and achieved independent patrol status prior to leaving the force.
• Have had no disciplinary, integrity or performance issues.
• Pass the necessary vetting, occupational health and fitness checks; these checks will not be carried out until after a successful interview.
• Be able to show commitment to achieving high levels of attendance and a demonstrated passion for Sussex Police.
• Not have an application with any other force at the same time.
• Have resided in the UK for three years immediately prior to submitting your application, or be able to provide a certificate of good conduct from the relevant country.
• Hold a full UK manual driving licence.
• Not be a current or previous member of a proscribed terrorist organisation or group.
• Declare any business interests and any membership or involvement with the reserve Forces.
• Not have tattoos that could reasonably cause offence; not have outstanding County Court Judgments (CCJs) or recent bankruptcies.

Please complete and upload the training needs analysis form with your application.

• National Salary plus £2,000 per annum South East allowance
• A detective payment of £850 per annum (for all detectives in agreed posts up to chief inspector rank)
• Additional payment of £500 per annum for those in Public Protection (Bluestone and Iris), OCAT and CAU roles up to the rank of chief inspector
• 22 days per year annual leave, rising to 30 days depending on length of service
• Opportunities to progress through the ranks and/or specialise in policing areas of interest
• Competitive pension and Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing and lifestyle support
• Discounts and savings including travel, eye care and more
• Flexible benefits and progressive flexible working policies
• Potential for maternity/paternity leave enhancements and career breaks (after two years of service)
• Access to support networks, staff associations and sports clubs
• Subsidised gym access (location dependent)

There is ongoing diversity and inclusion work with statements and commitments available to review.