At a Glance
- Tasks: Join the Volume Crime Unit tackling crime in the City of London.
- Company: City of London Police, committed to equality and community service.
- Benefits: Generous pension, free Oyster card, subsidised rail travel, and a great work-life balance.
- Other info: Plain clothes role with no night shifts and regular weekends off.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community while developing investigative skills.
- Qualifications: Team player with strong organisational skills and a commitment to high service standards.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Type of contract: Permanent – Full time roles and 1 x part time job share
Rank/Grade: PC
Directorate/Department: Specialist Operations – VCU
Statement of expectation for the role: Minimum of 24 months (other than promotion)
Vetting level required: RV/CTC
Location: Bishopsgate Police Station
Salary: According to National Pay Scales plus allowances
About The Department
The Volume Crime Unit (VCU) tackles PIP1 crime across the City of London and works closely with Response, Local Policing and CID. The unit deals with offences including commercial robbery, burglary, theft, assault, handling stolen goods, racially aggravated offences and public order offences. This role is plain clothes, offers a good work-life balance with no night shifts and a shift pattern that allows for regular weekends off. It is an excellent opportunity for officers looking to develop investigative skills and progress into detective or specialist roles.
Essential Criteria
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to prioritise workload and perform under pressure
- Effective organisational and workload management skills
- Commitment to delivering a high standard of service to victims of crime
Desirable Criteria
- Familiarity with NICHE (or willingness to learn)
- PNC trained or willingness to undertake training
- Experience investigating PIP1 crime and preparing case files
- Understanding of CPIA and disclosure requirements
Application Process
Applicants must use the ‘Skills, Knowledge and Experience’ section of the application form to demonstrate how they meet the requirements of the role. Applicants who fail to address the required skills, knowledge and experience will not be considered. The application and interview process will be assessed under Level 1 of the College of Policing Competency and Values Framework. Please note that any use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) within your application must be declared. Failure to do so may result in your application being withdrawn. This vacancy is open only to those who have the right to work in the UK.
For further information or if you would like to discuss the role in more detail, please contact T/DI Robin Norris via email robin.norris@cityoflondon.police.uk.
Closing Date 17th July 2026 @ 1700hrs
Equality and Inclusion
The City of London Police is committed to equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, with particular encouragement for those who are disabled, have long-term health conditions, are neurodivergent and from Black, Asian, and other minority ethnic backgrounds, female candidates and LGBTQIA+ individuals. If you require reasonable adjustments or support with your application, please contact HR Services via hrservices@cityoflondon.police.uk.
Benefits
We offer a range of benefits including a generous pension scheme, free Oyster card for London travel and subsidised national rail travel.
