ERSOU - ROCU - DCI - Threat Intelligence

Force Bedfordshire Police

Contract Duration ERSOU Officer Secondment

Contract Type Full Time

Department ERSOU - Regional Organised Crime Unit

Location Stevenage

Rank Detective Chief Inspector

Grade Chief Inspector

Please note, if this is a paid role and the role is part time then the salary quoted will be pro rata based on the hours worked per annum.

40

Competency and Value Framework (CVF) Level 2

Closing Date

13/09/2026, 23:55

An exciting opportunity has arisen for role of Detective Chief Inspector – Threat Intelligence within our ROCU Command. Applications are invited from substantive Detective Chief Inspectors and Temporary Chief inspectors with substantive rank taking priority on interview.

The role holder will undertake a wide variety of interesting work, and will have the opportunity to support the delivery of local, regional and national projects

Whilst duties will vary in nature and over time, an initial key responsibility will be to coordinate the delivery of Strategic Governance Groups into SOC Threat Areas, participated in and lead by Chief Officers from the 7 Forces. Working to the SGG lead, the role holder will ensure the SGG Threat Areas are properly informed, support the development of 4P Plans, oversee the creation of tactical delivery groups, instigate projects and provide a link into national working groups, HMICFRS, partners etc.

The role holder will be required to work independently, be able to build relationships with senior officers, and produce briefings and communications to a wide audience.

The role will have exposure to senior officer decision making and national projects. Having existing knowledge of SOC or CT issues would be an advantage.

The role will lead our effective and professional Intelligence Department as DCI Threat Intelligence, supporting the delivery of the Serious Organised Crime strategy in the East of England and the mission, vision, values of ERSOU.

ERSOU is currently underrepresented by officers from Norfolk and Suffolk Constabularies and actively encourages applications from eligible officers within these forces.

ERSOU is funded by the seven police forces that make up the Eastern region, with Bedfordshire Police being the lead force. ERSOU is the Eastern Region Special Operations Unit, that oversees and delivers a regional level response to Serious and Organised Crime, and Counter Terrorism Policing for the Forces in the Eastern Region.

ERSOU is made up of both Officers and Police Staff from across the entire region and works closely with the 7 Forces and National Partners. The departments are unique, in that they offer opportunities to work and develop individuals professionally in specialist areas, often delivering capabilities that are provided by local forces.

Working for ERSOU presents a fantastic opportunity for you to learn and develop within a unique law enforcement community whose staff and officers are dedicated to protecting the public from the threat of terrorism and serious and organised crime.

We are committed to building a leadership team that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from individuals who are currently underrepresented at senior levels, including women, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates, disabled people, and those from LGBTQ+ communities.

We value the unique perspectives and experience that diverse leadership brings and welcome candidates who can help us drive inclusive policing and community engagement.

Applicants must hold or be prepared to undergo Management Vetting (5 years residency criteria) and Security Clearance (5 years residency criteria) or Development Vetting, if applicable, before taking up the post. Please be aware the Police Corporate Vetting Unit will undertake security vetting on successful candidates, their family and others that live at their home address, which will include financial checks.

Due to the sensitive nature of these checks, we are not able to supply feedback should clearance be declined.

If you’re already married to, or cohabiting with, a person who isn’t a British citizen, you may still be eligible for…