Opportunities for detectives

Essex Police are seeking accredited detectives or those officers who are willing to undertake the detective career pathway.

Are you a keen, enthusiastic and inclusive individual who is willing to work as part of our team? Essex Police have a variety of Detective roles across the investigative field. These are all demanding but rewarding roles requiring a high level of resilience, professionalism and dedication.

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An overview of just some of our Detective opportunities are as follows:-

Criminal Investigation Department (CID)

Based throughout Essex, our CID’s investigate a wide range of serious offences ranging from residential burglary, aggravated burglaries and firearms offence to serious assaults, arson with then intention to endanger life, or reckless action which could endanger life and drug trafficking.

Domestic Abuse Investigation Teams (DAIT)

Based throughout Essex, DAIT provide a dedicated response to the investigation of domestic abuse crimes. They are responsible for investigating offences that occur out of domestic situations. They support victims through the initial investigation process of domestic incidents that are graded as medium or high risk. They target domestic perpetrators and once interviewed and dealt with we support victims as their cases proceed through the criminal justice system.

Crime and Public Protection Command
Police Online Investigation Team (POLIT) - based in Chelmsford

POLIT are a team of specialist officers covering the whole of the county dedicated to the investigation of offences involving indecent images of children and paedophilia material held on a computer.

Child Abuse Investigation teams (CAIT)

Based across Essex, the six hubs of investigators are led by Detective Inspectors. They deal with internal and external referrals and with a wide range of offences, from physical abuse and neglect through to sexual abuse and child death.

The roles undertaken by officers and staff working within these specialist areas are complex and demanding. There is a constant need to consider the interests of the child and the wider public protection issues that surround dealing with offences and offenders of this type.

Adult Sexual Abuse Investigation teams (ASAIT)

Based across Essex, ASAIT comprises of three hubs across the county, consisting of Detectives and Police Support Staff and are responsible for any rape or sexual assault by penetration offences against adults and any serious sexual offence deemed appropriate by the PPIU DI.

Child Sexual Exploitation Proactive Investigation Team

Based at HQ Chelmsford, the team investigate allegations where victims provide accounts of their abuse. They proactively pursue and disrupt individuals/groups who seek to sexually exploit children where victim led investigations cannot be progressed. In addition, they investigate organised non-familiar abuse as defined within the SET procedures and complex CSE investigations which may involve multiple suspects or victims, amongst other elements within CSE investigative opportunities.

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Officers not already qualified as Detectives will be fully supported to complete the ICIDP programme, gaining qualification as a Detective Constable. Each officer will be fully supported through the process, with a Tutor DC assigned to them.

For those DC’s who have already completed the ICIDP there are opportunities within our Serious Crime Directorate within the Major Investigation Teams (MIT) and Serious and Economic Crime Unit (SECU).

Major Investigation Team (MIT)

Based at Rayleigh and Dunmow. In addition to being supportive of agile working and working from local Essex Police stations, the Major Investigation Team (MIT) are responsible for the investigation of major, serious and series linked crimes mainly murder, abduction, rape and extortion offences occurring in the force area as directed by the SCD.

Serious and Economic Crime Unit (SECU)

Based at Rayleigh and Chelmsford. In addition to being supportive of agile working,
the team conduct enquiries into complex fraud and corruption, money laundering, e-Crime. electoral fraud and financial investigations into those believed to have profited by criminality.

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Recruitment process

Upon receipt of your application a member of our team will be in contact with you to discuss your skills and experience and how they align with Essex Police, following the discussion the recruitment process will consist of an Interview, vetting, medical, references and fitness test.

Essex Police offer a range of opportunities for transferees and re-joiners to the role of uniformed police constable.

Next steps

We have exciting opportunities available for experienced police constables from all backgrounds currently serving with other Home Office Forces to join a dynamic Police Force.  We can provide you with a variety of career opportunities including the chance to specialise or progress and gain promotion. We run promotion boards throughout the year (depending on resourcing priorities). If you believe your skills, experience and passion for Policing are suited to Essex Police, please apply now:

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Recruitment process

Upon receipt of your application a member of our team will be in contact with you to discuss your skills and experience and how they align with Essex Police, following the discussion the recruitment process will consist of an Interview, vetting, medical, references and fitness test.

Transfer & Rejoiner Opportunities for Constables – Authorised Firearms Officer

We are actively recruiting firearms officers.

Whether you are an Authorised Firearms Officer, an Armed Response Officer or National Firearms Instructor, Essex Police have exciting opportunities for you to transfer directly to one of our Firearms User Groups. All of the User Groups are delivered from our Operational Policing Command (OPC) working from Stansted Airport, our firearms base at Boreham (just outside Chelmsford) or our firearms training team at our Headquarters in Chelmsford.

The following opportunities are currently available for experienced firearms officers who wish to develop their career with Essex Police:

Authorised Firearms Officers

As an AFO, you’ll be based at Stansted Airport, providing counter terrorist high visibility patrols at one of the UK’s busiest airports.  You’ll be interacting with a diverse range of members of the public as you keep them safe and secure on their journey.  Stansted Airport has a community atmosphere, with a large number of partner agencies and retail outlets relying on your professionalism and vigilance to keep them safe.

Suitable AFO’s will be entered onto the Firearms career pathway, where you’ll be developed and supported to gain the ARVO role profile.

Armed Response Vehicle Officers

As the first on scene at firearms incidents, you’ll play a key role in keeping members of the public safe throughout Essex.  You will be the primary response to all spontaneous and planned firearms incidents in the county.  You will support the wider force using your skills with Method Of Entry and medical emergencies. You will provide visible, proactive policing support to local policing colleagues.

ARVO’s will be selected for specialist training, when the opportunities arise.  These include Operational Firearms Commander, National Firearms Instructor, Close Protection, Rifle and Mobile Armed Support To Surveillance.

National Firearms Instructors

As a member of our firearms training team you’ll support and develop our firearms officers in improving and refining their firearms skills.  You will be responsible for the continued professional development of all our firearms officers, including the training of specialist skills.  You will lead initial firearms courses, ensuring we are selecting the right candidates for this high pressured and rewarding area of policing.

NFI’s are eligible to apply for specialist training, when the opportunities arise.

What we can offer:

• A unique and challenging working environment.
• Continued support and development in your career; entry on the AFO career pathway to achieve the ARVO profile.
• Excellent work / life balance; 4 on 4 off shift pattern for AFO’s and ARVO’s, 2 weekly rotating pattern with weekends off for NFI’s.
• Dedicated fitness / wellbeing time supported by excellent gym facilities.
• The opportunity to further your firearms career by specialising as an Operational Firearms Commander, Mobile Armed Support to Surveillance officer, Close Protection officer or Rifle officer.
• In addition to the National Police Pay Scales, Essex Police Officers receive a £3,000 south eastern allowance and currently our Firearms Officers receive a further £2,000 payment awarded in accordance with Section 31 of the Police Act 1996 this is based on set criteria under guided procedure and claimed on a quarterly basis.

Applicants will need:

• A proven track record in a Firearms role. Candidates will need to produce training records endorsed by their Chief Firearms Instructor as part of the transfer process.
• Applicants will also need to be able to demonstrate the ability to work in a highly motivated team environment, have excellent communication skills, demonstrate sound judgement and the ability to think and act rapidly when required.
• Standard driving accreditation
• Job Related Fitness Test will be undertaken as part of the transfer process. This will be 7.6 or 9.4 depending on the entry route

At Essex Police we value difference, our commitment to promoting fairness and equality is underpinned by our Positive Action programme. In line with equality legislation, Positive Action initiative offers under-represented groups additional support to ensure equality of opportunity for the recruitment process is fair for everyone.

Flexible working and part time working will be considered on an individual’s basis and considering the organisational needs.

If you believe your skills, experience and passion for Policing are suited to Essex Police, please apply now:

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Available positions

We are keen to hear from officers seeking a level transfer at the ranks of:

• Constable;
• Sergeant;
• Inspector.

Presently, Essex Police are seeking applications from officers suitable for promotion to the ranks of;

• Sergeant, and;
• Inspector.

In addition, we’d welcome interest from Constables with skills and attributes in the areas of;

• Authorised Firearms Officer;
• Detective.

Successful candidates will be eligible for salary at the national pay scale for that rank, plus £3,000 per annum South East allowance (or other housing rent allowance).

Essex Police employs over 5,600 people.  It operates over an area of 1,424² miles with an estimated population of 1.84 million people, making it the 7th most populous county in England and Wales.  Essex is bordered by 4 London boroughs and the counties of Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Suffolk and Kent with who it shares the Dartford River Crossing.

Essex has an extensive coastline which includes the ports of Harwich and Tilbury. A third deep-water port, the London Gateway at Stanford-le-Hope, is part of the UK’s Critical National Infrastructure.

Essex is home to London’s third largest airport, Stansted. Southend airport, in the south of the county, is an up-and-coming travel hub. The county has an extensive rail network with 80 stations, including eight on the London Underground network.

Essex Police operates three Local Policing Areas (LPA’s), North, South & West.

North Local Policing Area

• Braintree & Uttlesford
• Chelmsford & Maldon
• Colchester
• Tendring

South Local Policing Area

• Basildon
• Castle Point & Rochford
• Southend

West Local Policing Area

• Epping Forest & Brentwood
• Harlow
• Thurrock

HQ & Airport

• HQ Chelmsford
• Stansted

Uniformed and Specialist departments operate from these hubs and others situated within the LPA’s.

Essex boasts a diverse and inclusive workforce and strives to foster and maintain strong community links. One of the larger police forces, Essex Police prides itself on recognising and promoting the work of its people. We are a close-knit family that supports each other, and we are determined to deliver the best possible service to the residents of Essex.