Overview
Detective Constable Investigations (SEROCU) role at Thames Valley Police. The SEROCU investigations team conduct proactive covert activity in pursuit of the disruption of Organised Crime Groups operating within the South East - primarily the investigation of serious and complex organised and cross-border crime.
As part of the SEROCU investigative team, you will be tasked with being part of a team investigating serious and complex cases, including working on surveillance operations and deploying covert tactics.
Please note that this role is part of a national, regional and local network and as a result you may be required to travel for business purposes mainly across the south east region and occasionally throughout the UK. Therefore, the successful candidate will require a full UK driving licence.
Due to the nature of our work, security is of paramount importance to us and therefore it will be necessary for the successful candidate to obtain and maintain vetting level SC together with a number of enhanced security checks. In order to achieve this, you must have resided in the UK for the past five years. Exemptions may apply for overseas or other diplomatic service (with HM Government), and studying abroad.
You can find more information about security vetting here.
How To Apply
To apply, click on the “Apply” button below and submit your application before the closing date of Sunday 19 October 2025 at 23:55hrs.
If you wish to apply you need to have support from your Head of Command / Department.
Responsibilities
* Be part of a team investigating serious and complex cases, including working on surveillance operations and deploying covert tactics.
* Operate within a national, regional and local network; may be required to travel across the south east region and occasionally throughout the UK.
* Meet security and vetting requirements, including obtaining and maintaining SC clearance and other enhanced checks.
Requirements / Qualifications
* Full UK driving licence.
* Resided in the UK for the past five years (exemptions may apply for overseas or diplomatic service and studying abroad).
* Ability to obtain and maintain Security Vetting at SC level and additional enhanced checks.
Additional Application Information
* Hampshire officers: complete AD277b alongside application; not in the standard forms library. Contact WFPlanning@hampshire.police.uk for queries.
* Kent Officers: inform Kent HR Resource Planning of application, obtain Chief Officer approval prior to submission, and ensure forms are signed and sent as required.
* Officers from other forces may apply; consult with HR regarding additional forms.
How to Upload Documents
Upload your latest PDR (or CPD record/Focus Feedback), Training Record, and the Recommendation for Appointment Form (enclosed with the Job Advert) in the Line Managers Approval Form.
Inclusive Culture
The leadership within CTPSE and SEROCU is committed to embedding and sustaining an inclusive culture that recognises and champions diversity, promotes equity and equality so that everyone can succeed at work. Our strategy includes:
* Inclusive Culture
* Engaged & Involved
* Wellbeing
* Representation
* Inclusive by Design
Our people say benefits include a good work/life balance, a supportive and welcoming place to work, and opportunities to develop capabilities.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact RecruitmentSE@thamesvalley.police.uk quoting the Job Reference number TBC. If you have applied for this role in the last six months, we respectfully ask that you do not reapply at this current time.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy if we receive a high volume of applications. Please submit your application as soon as possible. Please use Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge when completing your application, wherever possible, as this will enhance performance.
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