The Role
This role is open to PC/DC's who are experienced investigators for a role within Eastern Regional Special Operations Unit (ERSOU) on the Assisting Offender Team.
ERSOU AOT officers and staff conduct all Assisting Offender activities across the region in support of significant regional or national organised crime.
The post is open to suitably experienced and qualified applicants who have a proven track record in dealing with serious and complex criminal investigations. An ideal candidate would understand Assisting Offender tactics, and the use of relevant legislation, as well as experience in both proactive and reactive criminal investigations.
Applicants need to be Assisting Offender debrief trained, H4, and accredited by the College of Policing.
To have previously worked in a law enforcement or intelligence gathering environment and demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of legislation, national standards, and good practice from a range of law enforcement partners both Regional and National.
• To have a PIP2 investigator accreditation.
• To have a minimum of one year’s De-brief Officer H4 experience.
• The ability to demonstrate a broad knowledge of the principles, procedures and protocols for the use of Assisting Offenders.
• Experience of producing detailed reports and case papers for the Judiciary and Crown Prosecution service.
• To hold and maintain national accreditation as a Debrief Officer H4.
• Practical experience of working collaboratively and developing and maintaining effective working relationships with different agencies.
• Practical experience in dealing with complex disclosure issues and have extensive knowledge of CPIA, PACE and SOCPA legislation.
• Practical experience of covert policing tactics and investigation techniques.
• Experience in the handling and dissemination of sensitive intelligence.
• Experience of working in a high-pressure environment, producing results within time critical deadlines.
About ERSOU
ERSOU is an organisation funded by the seven police forces that make up the Eastern region. Its vision is to protect the public from the threat of serious and organised crime and terrorism across the region. ERSOU has two main functions: Regional Organised Crime Unit (ROCU) and Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP).The aim of the ROCU is primarily to identify and disrupt organised criminals operating across the Eastern Region. Officers and staff in the unit tackle a range of crime – from child sexual exploitation and modern slavery to county lines and cybercrime. The ROCU consists of directorates which provide specialist capabilities including intelligence, economic and cyber.
For Further information
Email us at ASK.ERSOU@beds.police.uk , emails will be forwarded on to the relevant recruiting manager. Or visit our website at (ERSOU) and we will endeavour to reply within 3 working days.
Before submitting an application, please ensure that this advert has been supported by your home force, and that you have read and understood the eligibility criteria - the link for this can be found on your home force’s Secondments and External Opportunities webpage
IF YOU ARE AN APPLICANT FROM-
ESSEX/KENT OFFICERS
Before submitting an application, please ensure that this advert has been supported by your home force, and that you have read and understood the eligibility criteria - the link for this can be found on your home force’s Secondments and External Opportunities webpage. If you are unsure, please contact HR Resource Planning on -
Kent & Essex HR (Resource Planning)
hr.resource.planning@ecis.police.uk
(Kent Officers Only)“Accredited detectives in divisional detective posts:
The force reserves the right to consider current local resourcing positions and priorities. The force may make the decision to only progress applications from officers in divisional detective posts, if they have completed a minimum of 18 months service following date of accreditation. Applications may also not be progressed where local resourcing requirements do not allow release in an acceptable timeframe. Applicants will be informed as to the progress of their application at the relevant stage(s) of the selection process.”
NORFOLK/SUFFOLK OFFICERS
No further authorisation required
CAMBS OFFICERS
Not opened to Cambs Officers
BEDS OFFICERS
No further authorisation required
HERTS OFFICERS
Not opened to Herts Officers
Additional Information
All internal/external applicants must have successfully completed their probationary period to apply for this role.
As a Disability Confident leader, we take personal responsibility to help create an inclusive workplace, where police officers and staff respect one another, feel valued for their differences and can be themselves. We are committed to providing workplace adjustments, wherever needed so everyone feels welcome and can flourish. If you have a disability and you meet the minimum criteria for the position you are applying for, you will be entitled to an interview under the ‘Offer an Interview Scheme’.
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