Transferee Detective Sergeant - Anti Corruption Unit

Division / Department - Specialist Crime

Status - Full Time

Contract Type - Permanent

Rank - Detective Sergeant

Location - Surrey Police Headquarters, Guildford

In line with the published Posting and Tenure guidance, operational requirements will always be considered prior to confirming posting dates to successful applicants.

The Role

We are searching for an enthusiastic and talented individual to join the Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) as a Detective Sergeant. The ACU is responsible for assessing and investigating allegations of all types of police corruption involving Surrey Police employees or investigations into members of the public who are suspected of attempting to corrupt serving employees. Our philosophy is 'prevention is better than cure'. We aim to address potential problems early to protect both our staff and officers who find themselves in a vulnerable position and put the organisation at risk.

As ACU Detective Sergeant, you will manage a team of Field Intelligence Officers, Intelligence Analyst and Researcher, providing strategic and tactical counter corruption advice and support, informed by the Forces’ Strategic Threat Assessment and Control Strategy. You will oversee the intelligence harvesting, assessment and management processes, working collaboratively with local, regional, and national stakeholders. You will manage covert operations focused towards disrupting and detecting police infiltration and corruption.

We welcome candidates who are passionate about tackling misconduct and corruption but also have experience in safeguarding investigations. A problem-solving approach is essential promoting innovative ways of working.

The role is based at Mount Browne, Surrey Police Headquarters and the hours are typically Mon-Fri 0800-1600. We recognise the challenges modern life brings with it and therefore welcome discussions around flexible working patterns that meet the demands of the organisation, whilst providing the necessary support to allow our staff to balance work and personal commitments.

Applications are invited from accredited Detective Sergeants only. Support from your Command/Division Senior Leadership Team must be sought prior to submission of an application.

Within the Professional Standards Command, we value diversity and inclusion and understand the business and performance benefits it brings. For this reason, we welcome applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds.

Key Responsibilities

• Build strong working relationships with internal Divisions / Departments to enable collaboration and the introduction of effective working practices to reduce misconduct.
• Manage and direct criminal intelligence operations by complying with National and Force policies and guidelines, together with appropriate legislation.
• Supervise Corruption and Misconduct Investigations and enquiries within the Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU).
• Supervise surveillance and deployment of covert tactics to support investigations and intelligence development.
• Assess and direct action to be taken with respect of received intelligence and information on Corruption and Misconduct in accordance with RIPA, the National Intelligence Model and National Decision Model.
• Provide feedback and guidance to senior management regarding officer and staff conduct issues within their business area.
• Research and develop intelligence packages on nominated subjects, providing excellent intelligence information for presentation at the PSD Tasking and Co-ordination Group.
• Undertake specific investigations and intelligence gathering operations by coordinating resources and allocating them in order to utilise skills available.
• Identify and exploit the best use of technology to support the identification of abuse of authority or corruption.
• Be responsible for welfare, morale and discipline of staff, to ensure they are motivated, and their needs are catered for.

Skills & Experience

• Recent operational experience of proactive intelligence investigations.
• Evidence of a creative approach to problem solving to develop intelligence operations.
• Sound knowledge of National and Force policies and guidelines.
• Demonstrate the ability to make effective use of all sources of criminal intelligence to ensure any opportunities are developed to improve intelligence known on individuals.
• Ability to maintain the highest levels of integrity, discretion, and confidentiality.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to engage a variety of audiences through a range of media to inform and/or persuade.
• Experience in safeguarding, including the support of vulnerable people and risk management of perpetrators.
• Able to seek out and identify a range of information to identify patterns, trends and options, to solve complex problems.
• Develop trusting relationships with a variety of stakeholders to collaborate and ensure that their needs and concerns are fully understood and responded to in an appropriate way.
• Analyse problems and make sound decisions with tact, diplomacy and sensitivity where necessary.
• Produce clear, concise and logical reports, working to strict deadlines.
• Be prepared to be security vetted and to undertake any appropriate training or self-development necessary to both gain and improve the level of expertise required for the post.

Desirable

• An understanding of the work of PSD, in particular the Police Conduct Regulations 2020 and other relevant legislation.
• Experience in delivering projects and using a creative problem-solving approach to achieve desired outcomes.

Contact Details

Expressions of interest of 500 words are requested, demonstrating why you think you are suitable for the post. If you are interested and want to discuss the role before applying, please contact DI Rachel Sadler or DCI James Ansell.

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

It is really important that you inform and seek support from your line manager of your intention to submit an application for this role as this allows for sufficient resource planning. Failure to inform your line manager may result in a delay in a release dates being agreed.

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 to your address/contact list to ensure you receive all communications.

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.