**Department**:Investigations
**Location**:Near M4, Junction 12
**Closing date**: 21/05/2023

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Detective Inspector, or suitably qualified and supported Detective Sergeants upon promotion, to lead the response in tackling serious and organised crime across the South East region.

This post is located near Junction 12 of the M4, Reading, Berkshire. There is an expectation that the successful applicant will be able and willing to attend the office regularly, however individual circumstances can be discussed with the hiring manager.

**Responsibilities**
- To efficiently and effectively undertake the role of Senior Investigating Officer and investigate serious crime, or other such critical incidents as directed.
- Develop & foster relationships with key partners including identifying opportunities for collaboration, organisational learning and joint working.
- Contribute to the South East SOC system response by identifying and sharing best practice, identifying areas for improvement and supporting the ‘one team’ ethos.
- To build an efficient and effective Investigation Syndicate across the region to compliment and mirror the existing Investigate syndicates.
- Ensure that all SEROCU Investigations functions are meeting the recommendations of and prepared for HMIC and OSC inspections and College of Policing minimums standards and Authorised Professional Practice.
- Ensure systems and processes are in place to ensure all case files are compliant with the National File Standards.
- Undertake additional responsibilities in line with the South East Region control strategy.

**Essential role based training**
- SIODP, including SOC module.
- Other training as directed.

**Required knowledge/skills**
Essential
- Able to evidence excellent communications skills and effective partnership working experience at a tactical and strategic level.
- Able to demonstrate flexibility, motivation and commitment, and prepared to travel regionally and nationally.
- Proven ability to set high ethical standards and build inclusive environments.
- An understanding of surveillance and other covert tactics.
- Able to demonstrate a clear understanding of IPA, RIPA and CPIA.
- Ability to lead serious/complex investigations as an SIO, including case building and Court Presentation.
- Accredited Detective to at least PIP level 2.
- Strategic and tactical awareness.

Desirable
- Practical experience using a range of covert tactics.
- CLEM trained to provide oversight to support covert tactics within investigations.
- Trained and experienced PIP3 SIO (major crime team, SOC, or CT).
- Experience of PII process.
- Knowledge and experience of tackling organised crime.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee mentoring programme
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: 20284