Transferee Opportunities - DC PPU RASSO North and South

Staffordshire Police; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local police department in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking a Detective Constable for the Public Protection Unit. In this role, you will manage high-demand investigations into Rape and Serious Sexual offences, provide support to vulnerable victims, and contribute to safeguarding initiatives. Applicants should be PIP 2 accredited or willing to pursue it. This is a unique opportunity to make a real difference in the community. Interested candidates should submit an expression of interest by February 27, 2026.

Qualifications

• Substantive DCs must be PIP 2 accredited or substantive PCs willing to work towards it.
• Willingness to develop PIP 2 accreditation and expand knowledge in investigations.

Responsibilities

• Manage investigations into Rape and Serious Sexual offences within the RASSO teams.
• Own complex investigations and provide support to vulnerable victims.
• Contribute to safeguarding initiatives and case management.
• Support delivery of Operation Soteria within the PPU.
• Broaden skills in managing vulnerability and risk as a Detective Constable.

Skills

PIP 2 accreditation

Investigation management

Risk assessment

Support for vulnerable victims

Job description

Overview

Location - Smithfield & Lichfield

Rank - Detective Constable

Hours per week - 40

Type of contract - Permanent

Our Public Protection Unit (PPU) is growing and you have a unique opportunity to be part of our transformation. We can now offer exciting opportunities to work within the RASSO teams based at Smithfield Hanley and Lichfield. The RASSO teams investigate high-harm offences against some of the most vulnerable people in our communities. As a detective in this department you will manage high demand, manage risk and support delivery of Operation Soteria. You will have responsibility for investigations into Rape and Serious Sexual offences. You will own complex investigations and provide support to vulnerable victims. This is one of the most worthwhile roles within Staffordshire Police where you can really make a difference. If you are passionate and enthusiastic about safeguarding our most vulnerable, preventing harm and helping deliver a new national working practice into the investigation of RASSO, please submit your expression of interest.

Responsibilities

• Manage investigations into Rape and Serious Sexual offences within the RASSO teams.
• Own complex investigations and provide support to vulnerable victims.
• Contribute to safeguarding initiatives, risk assessment, and high-demand case management.
• Support delivery of Operation Soteria within the PPU.
• Broaden skills and experience in managing vulnerability, threat, risk and harm as a Detective Constable.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Applications are open to substantive DCs that are PIP 2 accredited or substantive PCs willing to work towards this accreditation.
• Willingness to develop PIP 2 accreditation and expand knowledge in PIP 2 level investigations.

Additional information

• If you are interested in this role and would like to know more, you are welcome to discuss this with the RASSO teams. For more information please contact DCI Kathryn Tomkins - [e-mail]
• To learn more about this role we will be holding two virtual familiarisation events:
• Wednesday 11th February 2026 1300-1400 – DC PPU RASSO North and South - Familiarisation Event - Staffordshire Police
• Wednesday 18th February 2026 1800-1900 – DC PPU RASSO North and South - Familiarisation Event - Staffordshire Police
• If you feel that you have the skills and qualities to offer and can make a difference to the people of Staffordshire we would like to hear from you.

EOI submission guidelines: Please submit your EOI of no more than 500 words outlining why you should be considered for the role.

Closing date: This opportunity closes at 12 midday on Friday 27th February 2026.

Please note: if you have a live complaint in your home force please do not apply.