Vacancy Information
Division / Department - Chief Officers
Grade - Grade E
Status - Full Time
Contract Type - Fixed Term Contract
Salary Grade Range - £28,372 - £32,224
Working Hours - 36.0 Hours per Week
Shift Allowance - No
Politically Restricted - No
Location - Surrey Police Headquarters, Guildford
The starting salary for this role will usually be at the bottom of the salary range and will be pro-rata if the working hours are less than full time.
Chief Constables' Message
We really welcome your interest in joining our Police Force. It is a privilege to lead the teams in Surrey Police and Sussex Police who continuously work selflessly and tirelessly in order to keep people in our counties safe.
We are looking for talented and inspirational people who put the needs of the public at the heart of everything that they do and who want to make a difference. If you feel you are that person then we want to hear from you.
We wish you all the very best with your application.
Chief Constable Tim De Meyer & Chief Constable Jo Shiner
The Role & Key Responsibilities
Do you have an enquiring mind and an attention to detail? Are you a lateral thinker, good at making connections between pieces of information and utilising computer systems and other media? Would you like to be involved in protecting vulnerable adults and children from harm? Our DBS team at Mount Browne is dedicated to checking and researching Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) applicants who wish to work with vulnerable groups.
Based within the Deputy Chief Constable’s Command at Surrey Police HQ, Mount Browne, Guildford, but with some agile working, you will be primarily responsible for performing DBS investigations on the Police National Computer (PNC), our local system NICHE and other systems to ensure that only suitable applicants are cleared to work with children and vulnerable adults.
This is an important safeguarding role. Hours are somewhat flexible but currently you should be available to work full-time within core office hours. The role is agile and after initial training can involve home working, subject to conditions.
Contact Mark Miller at olice.uk for further information.
Although this initially a fixed term contract, this is regularly reviewed for extension. For operational reasons, we are only able to offer this as a full-time post.
Please note that previous unsuccessful applicants for this role within the past 12 months will not be considered.
Skills & Experience
You will have accurate keyboard skills and be computer literate to a good standard with SharePoint and Windows 10 experience. You will have report-writing experience and be able to think laterally and make connections between various pieces of information from different sources. In addition, you will possess good written and verbal communication skills and enjoy working as part of a team. It is essential that candidates appreciate the confidentiality surrounding this role, especially in matters relating to personal data and other sensitive material. As this role requires a high level of training and commitment, you will be expected to remain within the unit for at least 20 months before being eligible to apply for posts elsewhere within the force.
Why Work With Us?
Policing is an exciting 24/7 business and we all have commitments outside work. We’re invested in supporting people to balance their life with work and we encourage flexible working. We are open to conversations about job shares and part time working. We encourage agile working, giving you the opportunity to manage your own diary and work wherever you give the best service to the public. This may include flexi-time and home working.
We take pride in looking after our people and offer a variety of benefits;
• career progression
• contributory pension scheme (LGPS)
• generous annual leave allowance
• discounts for everyday spend
• on-site gyms and a range of sports clubs
• generous and supportive parental leave
• financial and mental wellbeing guidance and support
• discounted contributory healthcare scheme
Please use the following links for more information on the benefits of working with Surrey Police or Sussex Police
Further Information
Contact Mark Miller at olice.uk for further information. This vacancy will be based at Headquarters, Guildford with agile working opportunities. It holds an 20 month tenure which precludes successful candidates from applying for other roles within Surrey/Sussex police during this period. Although this initially a fixed term contract, this is regularly reviewed for extension. For operational reasons, we are only able to offer this as a full-time post. Please note that previous unsuccessful applicants for this role within the past 12 months will not be considered.
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.
Please use the following links to find out more on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at Surrey Police and Sussex Police
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 ecruitmail.com to your address/contact list to ensure you receive all communications.
This post is being advertised in parallel with Force redeployment processes. Any redeployees who are identified will be given preference. This may result in the post being withdrawn at any point during the recruitment process.
Please note that not all jobs are available for internal candidates across both Forces, the current agreed recruitment principles are;
•vacancies in collaborated units are available to all officers and staff across both Forces
•vacancies in non-collaborated units are only available to officers and staff within the Force with the vacancy unless it is advertised externally
•if the vacancy is advertised externally and an officer or member of staff from the other Force is successful it will result in a transfer of employment
Surrey Police and Sussex Police Special Constables, Volunteers and Agency Staff (excluding self employed workers) covered under the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) are eligible to apply for internal advertised posts.