Transferee - Detective Constable - Major Incident Department
About The Opportunity
Detective Constable - Major Incident Department
Location - MID, Block 6 - Staffordshire Police Headquarters
Permanent
An exciting opportunity to join the Major Investigation department as a detective constable. The role is critical to the effective delivery of homicide, other death and major crime investigations across the Force.
'Committed investigators who will deliver the highest standards of investigation and safeguarding'
Investigations in Staffordshire are a key strand in the delivery of our Policing Plan. We aim to focus on what matters to the people of Staffordshire through local policing, focusing on the victims, partnership working and caring for each other.
Specialist Crime Command is responsible for conducting homicide and major crime investigations within Staffordshire. Within the Major Investigation Department officers will be engaged on specific short, medium and long term reactive operations and activities including covert policing.
You will work alongside colleagues from different departments in the organisation but also key stakeholders and partners such as other Law Enforcement Agencies, the CPS, Forensic pathologists, Ambulance Services, Fire & Rescue Services, NHS and other expert witnesses from the private sectors along with the community itself.
The role of Detective Constable is crucial to ensure that we deliver a high quality of service to the public of Staffordshire in an effective and efficient manner. Investigating predominantly Homicide offences with a sound knowledge of the standards of investigations, CPIA including police powers and procedures.
Due to the nature of the role, there will be an expectation that the post holder attends forensic post mortems in support of homicide investigations.
The post holder will be an accredited PIP Level 2 investigator
The applicant will require a knowledge of Holmes – Home Office Large Major Enquiry System or work towards learning the system.
DC's need to be passionate about investigations and be flexible, willing to work outside core hours and on rest days at short notice. Although based at Staffordshire Police HQ they must be prepared to work at different locations inside and out of the force area.
You will have the opportunity to broaden your skills and make a real difference in managing some of our most serious offences and in return we will offer you development in the role and the opportunity to grow your knowledge and experience.
If you are interested in this role and would like to know more, you are welcome to discuss this. For more information please contact CI Ian Fitzgerald or email
Closing Date Friday 17th October 2025 at Midday
To apply please complete the question within the application. Telling us about the skills, knowledge and experience that you will bring to the role of MOCD Detective Constable.
For more information about Staffordshire Police, please click on the link below:
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Am I eligible?
To apply as a Transferee as part of Alliance policing you must:
* Be a serving Police Officer in a Home Office Force.
* Have satisfactorily completed the period of probationary service in the rank of constable.
* Have no outstanding discipline or integrity issues.
Onboarding
We aim to make our onboarding process as smooth and straightforward as possible.
* You will be required to complete and pass a role-based interview which will focus on the competencies and values required for the role.
* We would like to know what skills you have to offer so that we can identify the most appropriate posting for you.
* Appointment will be dependent upon successfully passing pre-employment checks, vetting, and medical, which will include a drugs test and a fitness test.
In addition to your salary, you will have access to a range of benefits including:
* Access to health and wellbeing support
* Eye care vouchers
* On site Gyms
* Annual Leave entitlement.
* Pension Scheme
* Sick pay scheme
* Fostering friendly policy
* Family friendly policies – maternity, paternity, parental leave, adoption, disability leave and carers leave
* Reward and Recognition
* Blue light Card
* Lottery
* Free Parking at selected sites
* Onsite Catering facilities
* Federation Support
* Financial Products and services
* Staff Networks to support
* Cycle to work scheme
Closing date for receipt of submitted applications; Friday 17th October 2025 at Midday
Staffordshire Police is fully supportive of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and strives to employ a workforce that represents the community we serve.
Our vacancies are open to everyone and all appointments are made based on merit. We encourage and welcome applications from all underrepresented groups which include: Black, Asian, and minority ethnic backgrounds, female, people who have a disability, those who are neurodivergent and persons of the LGBTQ+ community.
We use positive action to encourage potential candidates from underrepresented groups through targeted step-In support and advice sessions. If you have the skills, experience and values, that here in Staffordshire Police we pride ourselves on, then we would welcome you to apply.
There will be Step in support sessions throughout the selection process. The first session will take place on DATE ,
For more information on Positive Action please email the team on
Residency Eligibility
Please note you will need to have been a resident in the UK for the last three years consecutively for RV Level roles and five years for MV Level roles (see below link around Vetting for more information)
Please Note If You Are Successful At Interview And Commence Pre-employment Checks This Will Include Vetting, Please See What This Involves And The Process Via The Below Link
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We want to continually improve our recruitment processes and to remove any barriers to equal opportunities that could disadvantage those from particular backgrounds. In order for us to have the information to do this, we ask you to please complete the diversity section of the online application process. We use a "blind" shortlisting process and we hope that by using this method we will be able to promote greater diversity in our workforce and remove any subconscious decisions based on biases.
We want to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible and we operate the Disability Confident Scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
If you need reasonable adjustments to progress your application please contact to discuss your needs.
Staffordshire Police aim to ensure a person with a disability has the right to access everyday work spaces and services. Access is not only about a physical means of entry; it is about making services easy to use for everyone.