Rejoiner - Detective Constable

TN United Kingdom; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity to rejoin a progressive police force dedicated to public safety. As a Detective Constable, you will manage high-profile investigations and work alongside specialized teams to tackle serious crimes. This role offers a supportive environment where your contributions are valued, and you can specialize in areas of interest, with opportunities for career progression. Enjoy a range of benefits, including a healthcare program, flexible working, and discounts with local organizations. Join a community committed to making a difference in the lives of others.

Benefits

Healthcare Programme

Gym Classes

Flexible Working

Discounted Travel

Fuel Allowance

Regional Allowance

Qualifications

• Must have been a substantive officer and not subject to probation.
• Experience in managing investigations from start to finish.

Responsibilities

• Manage serious and high-profile investigations effectively.
• Collaborate with specialist teams on various cases.

Skills

Investigation Management

Criminal Law Knowledge

Communication Skills

Analytical Thinking

Education

PIP2 Accreditation

Police Officer Training

Job description

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Rejoiner - Detective Constable, forcewide

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Surrey Police

Location:

forcewide, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

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Posted:

28.04.2025

Expiry Date:

12.06.2025

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Vacancy Information

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 our 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 a Complex Abuse Unit and Paedophile on-line 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.

Why Choose Surrey?

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.

What We Offer You

We offer a wide range of benefits including a healthcare programme, gym classes and flexible working. We also 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).

Eligibility Criteria

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