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This role is within a unit where Surrey Police and Sussex Police work in collaboration, whilst continuing to be two separate legal entities/employers with different terms and conditions.
Both Surrey Police staff and Sussex Police staff are employed in this unit on their own force terms and conditions.
Successful candidates may be appointed on the terms and conditions of employment of either Surrey Police or Sussex Police, depending on organisational requirements. A discussion will be held with the successful candidate to confirm the details of location, salary, allowance and hours.
Division / Department - Specialist Crime
Status - Full Time
Contract Type - Permanent
Grade - Surrey Police Grade G / Sussex Police Grade 10
Salary Grade Range - Surrey Police £29,313 - £34,640 / Sussex Police £30,375 - £33,348
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.

The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work in the Surrey and Sussex Major Crime Team where you will deal with the investigation of homicides and other incidents of major crime.

As part of the role you will work as a member of the Outside Enquiry Team undertaking enquiries throughout Surrey and Sussex and perform the role of Case Officer for serious and complex major crime investigations.

Key Responsibilities

Perform the role of Case Officer for serious complex major crime investigations including homicide, manslaughter, kidnap and extortion, and any other crime types investigated by MCT.

As Case Officer, prepare and submit prosecution case files for presentation to the Crown Prosecution Service or appropriate Court, ensuring compliance with the Manual of Guidance standards.

Diligently and expeditiously undertake any enquiry or task allocated in the course of a major crime investigation, as directed by a Detective Supervisor, ensuring compliance with Sussex and Surrey Police policies and procedures.

Meet with relevant victims of and witnesses to crime with a view to securing and preserving evidence for use in any subsequent inquiry. Ensure that victims and witnesses are updated with the progress of the investigation and are provided with any necessary support and protection. Victim contact will be via liaison with Family Liaison Officers (FLO).

Prepare for and complete interviews and written witness and victim statements, ensuring that statements are accurate, legible, concise, and that they satisfy the required evidential quality standards and are compliant with Crown Prosecution Service guidelines.

Prepare for and undertake formal investigative interviews of suspects under caution, in compliance with the provisions of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984, preparing and delivering relevant disclosure material during the process as necessary and required.

Ensure that evidence is gathered in compliance with the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 and with Force policies and procedures, and to secure and preserve the continuity of all evidence and exhibits as necessary and required.

Ensure that all relevant unused material is identified and recorded in compliance with the Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act 1996.

Undertake the authorised search of premises connected with an investigation as necessary and required, and to seize, secure and preserve any relevant evidential exhibits, ensuring compliance with all statutory and procedural provisions.

Attend court as necessary and required to give evidence in relation to any aspect of the investigation which the post holder has personal knowledge of, or in which the post holder has had any involvement. This will include preparing and submitting case files to HM Coroner for use in the Coronial process, and to attend and give evidence at any relevant Inquest as necessary and required.

Actively identify evidence and/or intelligence gathering opportunities, to highlight these opportunities to colleagues, and to take the appropriate course of action as necessary and required. Make accurate and timely submissions of actionable intelligence via the Force intelligence systems.

Make positive contributions to operational briefings, providing relevant and concise updates to other members of the team in order to add value to the investigative process.

Undertake training for other specialist functions as required by the team e.g. Digital Media Investigator (DMI), Tier 3 Advanced Interviewer and Tier 5 Interview Coordinator.

Mentor new investigators in to the Department and work alongside colleagues in other SCC teams at times of demand and as directed by supervisors and to liaise effectively with other police forces and partner agencies as necessary and required.

Undertake other duties appropriate to the grade and character of work as may be reasonably required, including specific duties of a similar or lesser graded post.

Skills & Experience

Possession of current full UK Driving Licence.

PIP level 1 or equivalent experience in conducting criminal investigations.

A pass in the National Investigators Exam PIP 2 qualification or the ability to achieve this within 18 months of appointment – subject to training availability.* *NB: Failure to achieve the PIP 2 qualification will lead to formal procedures to remove the post holder from the role.

PEACE interview trained, or willing to undertake this training in order to to become proficient.

Ability to achieve Tier 3 Advanced Witness Interviewer and Advanced Suspect Interviewer qualifications, if not already held.

Substantial, proven and well evidenced experience in criminal investigation, conducting interviews and case building.

Proven ability to analyse problems, make sound operational decisions and have a high level of persistence and self-motivation to see an investigation through to conclusion.

Excellent interpersonal skills with the confidence and ability to negotiate and influence others through verbal and written communication.

Must be capable of absolute discretion in handling matters of a personal, sensitive and confidential nature.

Ability to independently exercise own judgement in a consistent manner, within confines of legislation and agreed procedures.

Ability to interpret information quickly and effectively in order to select the right course of action.

Excellent organisational, planning and prioritising abilities.

Demonstrates confidence, credibility and resilience together with the ability to work under pressure, take a methodical approach and meet competing deadlines.

Able to operate multiple computer database systems and be willing to undertake training in order to become proficient in all relevant Surrey and Sussex Police systems.

Further Information

Must be willing and able to be flexible with working time and place of work, and on occasions, to be prepared to work unplanned overtime.

The post holder must be capable of passing and maintaining the Force enhanced vetting procedure.

Ability to discharge the ‘designated powers’ of this role (such as the power to seize items and the power to give special warnings in interview) professionally, legally, and proportionately.



We recognise that our people are balancing demanding careers with commitments and interests outside of work. We welcome applications and discussion with candidates who want to work full-time or part-time/flexible hours.

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 [email protected] to your address/contact list to ensure you receive all communications.
Surrey Police and Sussex Police work together in collaboration for this role, however they remain two different employers, with differing pay scales, allowances and terms and conditions including hours of employment.
If you are an internal candidate and are conditionally offered the role your attendance record and any reasonable adjustments already in place will be discussed with yourself and your current line manager. If you are successful in your application, you may be required to resign and transfer your employment, taking on the Terms & Conditions and pay scales of the Lead Force (if this is not your existing Home Force).
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.
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.

Diversity Statement

We are only as good as our people. It's really 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 skills that diversity brings; all of which help us 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 the Stonewall Workplace Equality Index and Disability Confident, a signatory of the Race at Work Charter and aligned with the Armed Forces Covenant and the HeForShe movement.
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 beliefs, we would love to hear from you.

Job Detail

Reference number

SYSX STAFF03004

Date posted

04/04/2023

Closing date

23/04/2023