Rejoiner - Detective Constable APR25

Were you a successful, professional PIP2 accredited DC? Did you thrive on managing investigations from start to finish and enjoy the ownership and satisfaction of seeing a job through to the very end? Are you looking to rejoin as a Detective Constable? We’re looking for experienced and committed investigators to form part of our exciting new policing model and be at the very heart of some of our most serious and high profile investigations. We currently have a variety of vacancies across the main investigation bases of Reigate, Guildford and Staines. These locations host local specialist CID, Child abuse teams and Domestic abuse teams with the addition of a force-wide Sexual Offences Investigation Team.

Rejoiners will, after 18 months, be able to apply for other specialist opportunities in the same way as existing Surrey DC’s. For example, Surrey and Sussex have joint Major Crime Team, and Serious and Organised Teams, as well as there being DS roles in teams such as Complex Abuse Unit and Paedophile online investigation team.

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.

The Role and Key Responsibilities

Our proximity to London and major motorway networks means that we have a wide range of challenging criminality to challenge our investigation teams. As a valued member of our warm and welcoming force family, you’ll be valued as an individual, and trusted to do your job and make your own decisions. Here, you will have a real opportunity to get your voice heard. With support to become the best you can be, both professionally and personally, you will enjoy scope to take on a range of roles, specialise in areas that interest you, and take advantage of progression opportunities. We help to keep Surrey as one of the nation’s most desirable counties in which to live and work. From beautiful countryside to vibrant towns, Surrey has a place and pace of life to suit everyone. What’s more, London, the south coast and two international airports are all close by.

Skills & Experience

We offer a wide range of benefits including a healthcare programme, gym classes and flexible working. We also have a host of discounts with local and national organisations, and leisure benefits such as free or discounted bus and rail travel. The Regional allowance for Surrey Police is £3000 per annum (paid monthly) and upon joining you’ll also be eligible for a fuel allowance (£76.67 per month). Substantive Detectives, in a DC-DCI detective role, who meet the eligibility criteria can claim £850 per annum (pro-rata), paid monthly. Substantive Detectives in specified posts can claim an additional £500 per annum (pro-rata), paid monthly. This applies to DC to DI in the following teams; Sexual Offences Investigation Team (SOIT), Police Online Investigation Team (POLIT), Complex Abuse Unit (CAU), Child Abuse Team (CAT) and the Domestic Abuse Team (DAT).

Why Work With Us?

To apply to rejoin Surrey Police, you must:

• Have been a substantive officer (at appropriate rank) and not subject to a probationary period
• Have served as a police officer in a Home Office Force
• Pass the necessary vetting, occupational health, fitness and referencing checks; such checks will not be carried out until after a successful interview
• Have no outstanding discipline, integrity or performance issues
• Have resided in the UK for three years immediately prior to submitting your application, or be able to provide a certificate of good conduct from the relevant country
• Have a full UK manual driving licence, with less than 6 penalty points
• Not be a current or previous member of a proscribed terrorist organisation or group
• Declare any business interest
• Declare any membership or involvement with the reserve Forces
• Not have tattoos which could cause offence
• Not have any existing County Court Judgements (CCJs) outstanding against you or have registered bankrupt and not have been discharged for at least three years

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. 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.

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 noreply@surreysussexpolice.as.recruitmail.com to your address/contact list to ensure you receive all communications.