Full Time, Permanent South West Regional Force applications Existing South West police force officers are not applying to join Avon and Somerset Constabulary. You will be seconded to SWROCU in line with the Joint Services Agreement and will remain on your home force terms and conditions. This recruitment platform is hosted by Avon and Somerset Constabulary. Transferring Officers from outside the South West region We have reached an agreement with all five regional police forces that allows you to apply directly for a SWROCU vacancy. If you are successful in this process you may then choose which of the five South West forces you wish to join. Please note your successful completion of SWROCU recruitment will be subject to you meeting all the required standards for your chosen South West police force. Please contact swrocurecruitment@avonandsomerset.police.uk for more information on this process. Location - SWROCU Northern Hub or SWROCU Southern Hub Please note that the location of the role will have an impact on the terms and conditions. If you have any concerns about your ability to regularly travel to this location using your own transport, then please speak to the hiring manager before submitting an application. The South West Regional Organised Crime Unit (SWROCU) is looking for experienced and motivated Constables who are keen to progress their career and develop their skillset as part of our Operations Team. Led by DCI Adam Smith, the Operations Team provides investigative and surveillance support for complex serious organised crime investigations. This includes fully adopting cases, starting from initial intelligence through to enforcement and prosecution. The team also provides dynamic operation support to forces and national law enforcement partners. From its bases near Bristol and Exeter the team proactively builds investigations against the highest risk Organised Crime Groups (OCGs) in the South West. The Team deploys numerous covert tactics to obtain independent evidence, build a case and ultimately present the evidence to the CPS and courts. A core case team is established for each investigation, with key roles allocated to team members such as OIC, Exhibits, Disclosure and Covert Authority Submissions. Police Officers in one of our five regional forces can read a first-hand account about what it’s like to work on the team: Mark*, Surveillance Investigator, Operations Team – South West ROCU You can find out more about SWROCU on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/south-west-regional-organised-crime-unit-swrocu. Skills, experience and qualifications required Essential : Evidence of tackling crime through proactive methods Ability to communicate effectively (Team, partners, CPS, law enforcement agencies, etc.) Expected to undertake the ICIDP process towards a PiP2 accreditation once in post Police Constables with Q1 Surveillance qualification Any courses must be passed to retain a permanent position on the team. Recruitment and Selection Recruitment webinar: Thursday 26th March at 11am Hosted by the capability lead or a member of their team, this is an opportunity to find out more about the role, the team you would be part of, and ask any questions. Please contact swrocurecruitment@avonandsomerset.police.uk, whereby invites will be sent accordingly. Please note that webinars will not be recorded General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) - we would like to make you aware that this webinar will be a group video call which may show your personal details, such as your name and email address, to other attendees on the call. Attendees also need to be mindful of the misuse of personal data and information displayed in the webinar. The closing date for receipt of applications is: Monday 13th April 2026 at 9am Shortlisting will take place week commencing: Monday 13th April 2026 Interviews will be held week commencing: Monday 20th April 2026 How to Apply All applications are processed through the Avon and Somerset Constabulary online Oleeo portal. Contact SWROCURecruitment@avonandsomerset.police.uk for further information. South West Force Applications If you are applying from a South West police force you must speak with your line manager and Senior Leadership Team to ensure your application will be supported. The attached pro-forma must be endorsed by your home force Senior Leadership Team prior to submitting your application. Existing South West police force officers are not applying to join Avon and Somerset Constabulary. You will be seconded to SWROCU in line with the Joint Services Agreement and will remain on your home force terms and conditions. Transferring officers from outside the South West region We have reached an agreement with all five regional police forces that allows you to apply directly for a SWROCU vacancy. If you are successful in this process you may then choose which of the five South West forces you wish to join. Please note your successful completion of SWROCU recruitment will be subject to you meeting all the required standards for your chosen South West police force. Additional Information Vetting and safeguarding This post is subject to a higher security clearance at MV and SC – Management Vetting and Security Clearance Level. To be eligible to apply for this role you must have a five-year ‘checkable history’ in the UK – ideally this means that you would have been resident in the UK for the last five years. In accordance with the National Vetting Policy, SWROCU are committed to safeguarding and operate safer recruitment processes, to ensure a police service that employees are proud to work for because they feel safe, valued and part of a happy and supportive work environment. All employees and volunteers therefore will be subject to background checks including vetting and references. Police Barred and Advisory lists Individuals placed on the Police Barred and Advisory lists will not be considered for employment by the police for a minimum of five years from the date of listing in the case of gross misconduct, or three years from the date of listing in the case of poor performance. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion SWROCU is working hard to increase diversity and inclusion where communities are currently under-represented including Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, people of all ages, abilities, faiths, religions, gender, LGBTQ communities and those from disadvantaged or marginalised backgrounds who share our values and wish to make a difference to the communities we serve. All applications will be treated on merit, based on the evidence provided in your application and suitability for the role you have applied for. Flexible and Part Time working All requests for flexible working patterns and part time working will be considered and be dependent on the role, this includes job shares and part-time hours. Travel to Work Protocol This is an incentive whereby officers working for SWROCU may be able to claim compensation for travelling to work if they meet a set criteria. For more information, please refer to a copy of the protocol attached. Should you have any questions please make contact with SWROCUBusinessTeam@avonandsomerset.police.uk If you are interested to find our more information about this post, please email us at: SWROCURecruitment@avonandsomerset.police.uk