This opportunity is open to Detective Constables who are suitably qualified and supported for temporary promotion to either Acting or Temporary Sergeant, depending on qualifications.
Please note: Officers supported for temporary promotion will be expected to engage with and apply for substantive promotion boards when eligible. Any review following an unsuccessful promotion board outcome will be managed in accordance with the policies and procedures of the officer's home force.
The North West Regional Organised Crime Unit is a collaborative multi agency covert response to tackle serious and organised crime across the North West Region.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping the NWROCU response to cryptocurrency, targeting serious organised crime groups and high harm offenders seeking to move and disguise their criminal proceeds at speed, across borders with limited regulation and oversight.
The NWROCU leads the policing response across the region posed by serious and organised crime in Cumbria, Lancashire, Merseyside, Cheshire, Greater Manchester and North Wales. The NWROCU provides the vital link from national capabilities and expertise to local policing and knowledge, enabling the North West region to deliver the Government’s serious and organised Crime strategy and to protect communities from harm.
The post is subject to an initial secondment of two years reviewable based on continuous funding and performance.
Further developments in NWROCU’s capabilities are anticipated in the future. Applications received for Operational roles that require mandatory Officer Safety/First Aid training must hold valid in date training or able to undertake upon application.
Full details of the role requirements are provided in the JDQ.
Successful applicants working within NWROCU will be subject to NCA Clearance, MV (Management Vetting) and SC (Security Clearance) prior to taking up post.
In cases where the commute to work is in excess of applicant’s current commute the excess travel will be paid
NWROCU is committed to ensuring that we have a work force that represents the communities we serve, and we are keen to attract applications from underrepresented groups.
Further information, advice and guidance regarding the posts can be obtained from DI Adam Williams – 0151 7771532 or adam.williams1@nwrocu.police.uk - interested parties are encouraged to make contact to learn more about the role.
All applications must be supported by the Home Force support, the level of support required must comply with local Force policy e.g. whether support required at ACC level and HR Support. Before starting an application, applicants must download the NWROCU secondment support form, ensure it is completed in full and then upload to your application.
**Applications from GMP will be considered on a case-by-case basis
Applicants will be prompted and applications will not proceed until this has been completed.
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NWROCU DS Crypto employer: MERSEYSIDE POLICE
The North West Regional Organised Crime Unit (NWROCU) is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where technology enthusiasts can thrive. With a strong commitment to employee development and a flexible working culture, NWROCU provides opportunities for ongoing specialist training and the chance to make a real impact in tackling serious and organised crime across the North West region. Join us to be part of a collaborative team dedicated to protecting communities while advancing your technical skills in a supportive setting.
