Project Servator, Sergeant

City of London Police; City Of London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Hybrid home and office-based working

Generous pension

Job summary

City of London Police in London is seeking a Project Servator Sergeant to join Local Policing, Project Servator, based at Bishopsgate. This is a permanent, full-time post with a two-year posting, offering rotational shift patterns, training and development opportunities.

You will play a key role in safeguarding the Square Mile and wider UK, leading a skilled team, coordinating with partner forces nationally, and supporting proactive policing in a dynamic financial district.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to develop and motivate a team.
• Experience in crime supervision.
• Good knowledge of relevant law and procedures.
• Ability to develop and maintain productive partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
• Professional, resilient and proactive approach to service delivery.
• DEO trained, or DEOP training advantageous.
• Previous Project Servator experience advantageous.
• Experience in partnership working advantageous.
• Experience as a driver in response operations advantageous.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team motivation

Crime supervision

Law & procedures

Partnerships

Prioritisation

Proactive mindset

Job description

Post Title:

Project Servator, Sergeant

Rank/Grade:

Police Sergeant

Contract Type:

Permanent

Flexible Working:

Applications for job share and flexible working arrangements will be considered.

Directorate/Department:

Local Policing, Project Servator

Statement of Expectation for the Role:

2 Year Posting

Vetting Level Required:

RV/CTC

Location:

Bishopsgate Police Station

Working Pattern:

This role operates a rotational shift pattern. Further details will be provided at the appropriate stage of the recruitment process.

Salary:

National Pay Scale

Eligibility

Internal applicants: Applications are invited from CoLP constables who are qualified for promotion to the rank of Sergeant and hold a valid OSPRE Part 1 and 2 Pass, OSPRE Part 1 Pass or NPPF Pass.

External applicants: Applicants must already be serving as a substantive Sergeant within their current force.

Who are we?

As City of London Police, we protect the people, businesses and infrastructure of the City of London, one of the most important and dynamic environments in the UK and globally. City of London Police is the smallest home office force area in the country, so does that make our job any less challenging? Absolutely not – because there’s so much going on.

City of London Police play a vital role in keeping the City of London diverse community safe. As a Police Officer you will be helping to making the city safer and deliver a valued service for those that live, work and visit the City.

About Project Servator

Project Servator is a nationally recognised policing tactic designed to disrupt a wide range of criminal activity, including terrorism, while providing a visible and reassuring presence to the public. Used by police forces across the UK and internationally, including the New South Wales Police Force in Australia, the tactic is built on strong partnerships with businesses, communities and the public to encourage vigilance and the reporting of suspicious activity.

Project Servator has played a significant role in generating intelligence that has supported Counter Terrorism investigations across the UK, helping to prevent acts of terrorism and disrupt serious criminality. The tactic has led to arrests for a broad range of offences and contributed to the recovery of firearms, knives and drugs, helping to keep our communities safe.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in safeguarding the Square Mile and the wider UK. As a Project Servator Sergeant, you will benefit from the flexibility to work proactively and lead a highly skilled and motivated team, operating across the City of London and alongside partner forces nationally.

The City of London Police, based in the heart of London's financial district, delivers policing services to one of the world's most important business centres. We are proud of our reputation for innovation, professionalism and excellence and remain committed to keeping the city safe while protecting it from the threat of terrorism and serious organised crime.

You do not need to hold a current Project Servator qualification to apply. However, you should have a strong operational interest in the tactic, an understanding of its purpose and a genuine enthusiasm for proactive policing.

Experience of Project Servator deployments would be advantageous but is not essential.

Comprehensive training will be provided upon appointment, together with ongoing opportunities to develop your operational skills, knowledge and experience within this specialist field.

Essential Criteria

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to develop and motivate a team.
• Experience in crime supervision.
• Good knowledge of relevant law and procedures.
• Ability to develop and maintain productive partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
• Professional, resilient and proactive approach to service delivery.

Desirable Criteria

• DEO (Disruptive Effects Officer) trained, or previously trained.
• DEOP (Disruptive Effects Operational Commander).
• Previous experience of Project Servator.
• Experience in partnership working.
• Response Driver.

Selection Process

The application and interview will be assessed against Level 2 of the College of Policing Competency and Values Framework (CVF).

Maximum 500 words per example.

The Following Behaviours Will Be Assessed

• We Take Ownership
• We Are Collaborative
• We Are Emotionally Aware

Applicants who fail to address the skills, knowledge and experience required for the role will not be considered.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools, such as ChatGPT and Copilot, is permitted to review and edit application responses for spelling, grammar and clarity. However, all responses must accurately reflect your own skills, knowledge and experience and must not be generated by AI or contain plagiarised content. Applications found to include plagiarism or AI-generated content will be withdrawn.

Further Information

If you would like to discuss the post in more detail, please contact:

• Inspector, Joe Bailey
• [e-mail]

The closing date for applications is 09/10/26 23:59

This vacancy is open only to those who have the right to work in the UK.

Important Information for Internal Applicants

Please note that your application will not be considered without a completed endorsement form. Please ensure you leave sufficient time for your verifiers and senior leaders to complete their support of your application before the closing date.

Please note that officers who are not within three months of completing their tenure period will not be eligible to apply for internal roles. This applies only to officers who are not currently working within this Directorate.

Flexible Working and Inclusion

The City of London Police is keen to promote flexible working and will, subject to operational policing requirements, proactively consider all applications to work flexibly.

The City of London Police is committed to equality of opportunity and continuously strives for inclusivity within our Force. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, particularly from those who are disabled, have long-term health conditions, are neurodivergent, those from Black, Asian and other Minority Ethnic backgrounds, female candidates and LGBTQIA+ individuals.

The City of London Police is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

The City of London Corporation is currently undertaking a programme to ensure that our pay and reward practices remain competitive and equitable across the organisation, enabling everyone to thrive in the work that we do.

Benefits

We strive to ensure all our information and services are accessible and usable by everyone. If you would like to receive information in a different format or require any adjustments to support your application, please contact HR Services via [e-mail].

In Return, We Offer a Range Of Benefits, Including

• Generous pension scheme.
• Free Oyster card for London (TfL) travel.
• Subsidised national rail travel within a 70-mile radius of London.

For Further Information, Please Visit

https://careers.cityoflondon.police.uk/working

The ATOC Rail Travel Concession allows regular serving police officers to travel on National Rail services within a 70-mile radius of London for a small monthly cost. This is a taxable benefit that the City of London Police negotiates, and officers contribute towards the cost of the scheme. If you wish to confirm whether your journey would be covered under this scheme, please contact HR Services directly.

A diverse workforce improves the service we provide to the public by making us more approachable and relevant within our communities. This is why it is vitally important that we recruit people from a wide range of communities and backgrounds with an understanding of cultural issues and a broad range of skills.

The way we work is changing. With a few exceptions, most roles can accommodate part-time, job share and flexible working arrangements. We can also offer hybrid home and office-based working patterns where appropriate. Please speak to us about any flexible working requirements.

The Force Has a Number Of Staff Support Networks That Can Provide Support And Advice. Applicants Are Welcome To Contact The Networks Directly For Support Or Information Before Applying. Further Information Is Available At

https://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/police-forces/city-of-london-police/areas/city-of-london/about-us/about-us/equity-and-diversity/equity-and-diversity-support-networks/