Job advert
POLIT
Rank: DC / PC
Contract Type: Permanent
Current Salary - Plus An offer of up to £8, relocation costs under the HMRC Scheme, plus a £1, Bonus Payment supplemented by a further £ Target (further details and conditions within the advert)
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Staffordshire Police is continually striving to deliver the best possible service for the county’s residents, businesses and visitors. It is a fast-paced organisation, adaptive to modern policing needs and open to continual improvement.
Everyone who works for the force has an important role to play in shaping the future of Staffordshire Police. The force seeks people who will champion new ways of working, be collaborative and agile and represent in a fair and ethical manner those that Staffordshire Police serves.
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About the Opportunity:
An exciting opportunity to join the POLIT team as a Detective Constable.
Being outstanding at protecting the vulnerable people in our communities is one of the most rewarding roles in policing. Our Public Protection Unit (PPU) is growing and you have a unique and exciting opportunity to be part our transformation.
We have an excellent opportunity for a substantive DC or PC to join POLIT (Police Online Investigation Team, formally known as Operation Safenet) - a small but dedicated team who are responsible for the proactive and reactive investigations of online child abuse across Staffordshire.
Applications from student officers will be considered on a case by case basis, and must have a completed portfolio and currently be on track with their performance.
This dedicated team is responsible for actioning all intelligence that relates to the sharing of child sexual abuse material and online sexual communication with children.
The role deals with complex online investigations and you will need to be able to manage a large amount of material in an investigation, heavily focused on digital data and child protection.
You will be responsible for the OIC and disclosure roles taking investigations from initial intelligence through to court. You will have a sound and comprehensive understanding of Safeguarding as the role deals with the highest risk offenders and victims.
An excellent knowledge of investigation is expected from the outset, but the opportunity for further focussed development will be provided to build on your expertise in a Child protection and digital investigations.
Applications are open to substantive PC’s and DC’s from across the force.
If you are applying as a PC you must be aiming towards completing your PIP2 or be willing to complete this.
If you feel that you have the skills and qualities to make a difference to the people of Staffordshire we would like to hear from you.
Further details of the key tasks, responsibilities can be found within the role profile.
The competency level for this role is a Level 1
Please ensure that your CV tailors with the 'Essential Skills/Qualifications' outlined in the role profile.
Closing date: Monday 20th October at 12 Midday
Interview date: TBC
Am I eligible?
To apply as a Transferee as part of Alliance policing you must:
1. Be a serving Police Officer in a Home Office Force.
2. Have satisfactorily completed the period of probationary service in the rank of constable.
3. Have no outstanding discipline or integrity issues.
Onboarding
We aim to make our onboarding process as smooth and straightforward as possible.
4. You will be required to complete and pass a role-based interview which will focus on the competencies and values required for the role.
5. We would like to know what skills you have to offer so that we can identify the most appropriate posting for you.
6. 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:
7. Pension Scheme - Employers Pension contribution 21.5% Staffordshire Pension Fund - Staffordshire Pension Fund - Home (staffspf.org.uk)
8. Generous holiday entitlement, plus Bank Holidays.
9. Flexible / Agile Working
10. Sick pay scheme
11. Fostering friendly policy
12. Family friendly policies – maternity, paternity, parental leave, adoption, disability leave and carers leave
13. Access to health and wellbeing support
14. Eye care vouchers
15. On site Gyms
16. Staff associations
17. Reward and Recognition
18. Blue light Card
19. Flexible working options
20. Training and development opportunities
21. Car lease scheme
22. Cycle to work scheme
23. Free Parking at selected sites
24. Onsite catering facilities
25. Access to Staff Networks
26. Union support
27. Financial products and services