Overview
Division / Department - West Surrey Division. Status - Full Time or Happy to Talk Flexible Working. Contract Type - Permanent. Rank - Police Constable. Location - Guildford.
The Role
Join Western Child Abuse Team (CAT) as a Detective Constable – Make a Real Difference in Child Protection
Are you a dedicated Detective Constable with a passion for safeguarding vulnerable children? Western CAT is expanding, and we’re looking for skilled professionals to join our specialist team tackling child abuse and harmful traditional practices.
As a Detective Constable in our Child Abuse Team, you’ll lead sensitive and complex investigations, working closely with partner agencies to protect children and bring offenders to justice. You’ll be at the forefront of safeguarding, using your expertise to support victims and ensure the highest standards of care and professionalism.
Responsibilities
* Lead live investigations and prepare RASSO files for CPS.
* Conduct joint visits with social services and multi-agency partners.
* Interview vulnerable children and adults with care and professionalism.
* Ensure compliance with legislation and best practice in child protection.
* Provide outstanding support to victims, witnesses, and suspects.
Skills & Experience
* PIP2 accredited and experienced in managing serious investigations.
* SCAIDP trained (or on the pathway) with a completed portfolio.
* Skilled in interviewing children, victims, and suspects using the PEACE model.
* Dynamic, motivated investigators able to manage demanding workloads and court cases with precision and empathy.
* Knowledgeable in Achieving Best Evidence (ABE) and The Victim’s Code.
* Committed to continuous professional development and safeguarding excellence.
* Knowledge of Operation Soteria and its key principles would be beneficial.
Contact Details
At Western CAT, you’ll be part of a highly motivated specialist team making a tangible positive impact on our communities. You’ll receive ongoing training, support, and the opportunity to develop your career in a critical area of policing.
Ready to take the next step in your detective career? Apply now and be part of a team that’s changing lives.
If you would like to discuss this great opportunity, please don’t hesitate to contact DS Becky Thomson by email Becky.Thomson@surrey.police.uk
If you have any further recruitment queries please contact transferees@surrey.pnn.police.uk
Diversity Statement
We are only as good as our people. It\'s important that our officers and staff can be themselves in the workplace and we know that as an organisation we\'ll grow from the variety of thinking, approach, and the skills that diversity brings; all of which help us to deliver a better policing service. We strive to ensure how we deliver our services, provide information and how we recruit is open and accessible to all.
We have multiple staff support groups who help to improve our understanding of minority issues and ensure they are reflected in our work. We are proud members of Disability Confident, hold Race Equality Matters Trailblazer status, are a signatory of the Race at Work Charter and are aligned with the Armed Forces Covenant and the HeForShe movement.
We are committed to being an anti-racist police service. We promise to challenge injustice, ensure fairness and to uphold anti-racist principles in both our organisation and our communities. For more information, you can read our full anti-racism statement here.
We value the differences that people bring from all backgrounds and communities. Regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, disability, social status, or religious belief, we would love to hear from you.
Additional Information
Following submission of your application you will receive a confirmation email with a copy of your application attached. Occasionally emails from this address can fall into spam/junk folders so please ensure this is checked regularly. You may wish to consider adding noreply@surreysussexpolice.as.recruitmail.com to your address/contact list to ensure you receive all communications.
Job Detail
* Reference number: SYSX UNFM00465
* Date posted: 04/09/2025
* Closing date: 18/09/2025
* Location: Guildford
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