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The South West Regional Organised Crime Unit (SW ROCU) is looking for an Investigations Officer keen to progress their careers as part of our Operations Teams.

To perform and carry out the role of an Investigating and/or Surveillance Officer (when required), providing support to serious and organised crime investigations of individuals/groups affecting the communities of the South West Regional forces as allocated by the Regional Tasking and Co-ordinating Group.

The ROCU network is growing nationally and brings exciting opportunities.

Main Responsibilities:

SW ROCU is part of the national ROCU network who work hand in hand with local forces and national partners to target and disrupt criminals posing the greatest risk of Serious and Organised Criminality (SOC). This includes offenders involved in cyber threats, economic crime, drug conspiracies, modern slavery and human trafficking and child sexual abuse and exploitation. SW ROCU seeks to lead and support the region working with the forces and national leads to promote consistency and use of best practice and technology.

SW ROCU is a great place to work in a job like no other, working alongside other specialist capabilities at a regional, national and international level. You will be at the forefront of the fight against serious and organised crime, which is one of the greatest threats facing the UK today.

It’s an exciting time to join us. We’re strengthening our officer numbers and we continually invest in both our people and new technology, so that as serious and organised crime evolves, so too do our skills and capabilities. In order to achieve this we need the best people who are keen to develop their careers, unleash their full potential and are up for the challenge of working on complex investigations.

Police Officers and Police Staff in one of our five regional forces can find out more about SWROCU on our dedicated microsite at www.southwestrocu.police.uk.

Skills, experience and qualification required:

There are 2 entry points for this post;

• Foundation – PiP1 or investigators looking to progress to PiP2 or become surveillance qualified. Training for both will be provided to the successful candidate.
• Enhanced – PiP2 experienced investigator or Q1 Surveillance trained looking to join as an established member of the team.

Essential:

• Hold a full current driving licence and prepared to become a force authorised driver.
• Computer Literate.
• Experience of researching/gathering and analysing information.
• Experience of preparing reports/statements and written documentation.
• Experience of supporting investigations.
• Experience of liaising with a range of departments/ organisations/agencies.
• Good working knowledge of current legislation and national guidelines in respect of all legislation in respect of the role being applied for (the advert will direct you to the specific relevant legislation).

Desirable:

• Experience of covert surveillance work.
• Experience of disclosure and associated legislation.
• Experience of exhibit handling and continuity/integrity issues.
• Experience of dealing with matters of a confidential nature.
• PIP1 and or PIP 2.

Recruitment and Selection

• Recruitment webinar : Wednesday 1st March 2023 at 13:00

Please contact [email protected], whereby invites will be sent accordingly. Please note that webinars will not be recorded.

• The closing date for receipt of applications is: Monday 13th March 2023 at 23:55

• Shortlisting will take place week commencing: Monday 20th March 2023

• Assessments/Interviews will be held week commencing: Monday 27th March 2023

How to Apply

All applications are processed through the Avon & Somerset Constabulary online candidate portal.

Contact [email protected] for further information.

If you reach the assessment / interview stage of a process and become a reserve applicant, we would like to retain your application. This will be pending further vacancies arising for the same role in a 12 month period. By giving your consent this does not prevent you from applying for any other opportunities.

Additional Information

Vetting and safeguarding

This post is a subject to a higher security clearance at MV and SC – Management Vetting and Security Clearance Level.

To be eligible to apply for this role you must have a 5 year ‘checkable history’ in the UK – ideally this means that you would have been resident in the UK for the last 5 years.

In accordance with the National Vetting Policy, the South West Regional Organised Crime Unit are committed to safeguarding and operate safer recruitment processes, to ensure a police service that employees are proud to work for because they feel safe, valued and part of a happy and supportive work environment. All employees and volunteers therefore will be subject to background checks including vetting and references.

Police Barred and Advisory lists

Individuals placed on the Police Barred and Advisory lists will not be considered for employment by the police for a minimum of 5 years from the date of listing in the case of gross misconduct, or 3 years from the date of listing in the case of poor performance.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

The South West Regional Organised Crime Unit is working hard to increase diversity and inclusion within the ROCU, where communities are currently under-represented including those from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, people of all ages, abilities, faiths, religions, gender, LGBT communities and those from other disadvantaged or marginalised backgrounds who share our values and wish to make a difference to the communities we serve. All applications will be treated on merit, based on the evidence provided in your application and suitability for the role you have applied for.

Flexible working

All requests for flexible working patterns will be considered and will be dependent on the role, this includes job shares and part time hours.

Travel to Work Protocol

This is an incentive whereby staff working for the ROCU may be able to claim compensation for travelling to work if they meet a set criteria.

For more information please refer to a copy of the protocol attached, should you have any questions please make contact with [email protected]

If you are interested to find our more information about this post, please email us at: [email protected]