PS/534/B - SO1/2 - Investigation Officer – Operation Costello - Serious and Organised Crime Unit

Are you looking for a new challenge?  

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a variety of roles to work on Operation Costello, the largest operation Bedfordshire Police has ever run to combat the highest levels of serious and organised crime across the county.  

Applications are invited from dynamic, tenacious, and self-motivated individuals who have a keen interest in investigating serious and complex crime, with good working knowledge of new/emerging capabilities and technology as well as covert policing tactics and legislation also desirable.  

Bedfordshire Police endeavours to reflect the diverse communities we serve and to build an inclusive workforce where everyone is valued and respected.  We encourage applications from all underrepresented groups.  

Opportunities to be offered on a Fixed Term Contract until 31/03/2023 with potential for extension subject to funding. Some roles can be forms on an agile work from home basis.   

Successful candidates will need to hold a full driving license and will be subject to enhanced vetting and integrity checks, which must be passed prior to undertaking the role.  

Progression to an interview will be dependent upon successful completion of a paper sift.  

The interview will be a competency, based interview marked against the integrated competency framework and will require you to provide examples of your skills and knowledge.   

Interview dates will be scheduled according to the availability of candidates.  

If you are interested in applying for any of the advertised roles, please ensure you read the attached information, including role profile, context sheet (if applicable) and recruitment information for applicants.  

Please note that this role is advertised as a 12 Month Fixed term contract with possible extension. 

All internal applicants must have successfully completed their probationary period in order to apply for this role. 

Internal applicants within Bedfordshire Police, should upload either a CV or a completed ‘Staff internal role summary’ form, which can be found in the vacancy documents below. Please note you will be required to provide a statement no more than 500 words against the minimum entry requirements as stipulated in the role profile. 

External applicants should ensure that your current CV is uploaded and provide a statement no more than 500 words against the minimum entry requirements as stipulated in the role profile. To ensure the recruitment process is fair and equal, please do not include personal details on your CV other than your name. 

This vacancy is live to those at risk of redundancy and will remain open to redeployees until the conditional offer stage throughout the recruitment process. Any redeployee that wishes to apply should apply through the redeployment portal and provide a statement no more than 500 words against the minimum entry requirements as stipulated in the role profile. Redeployees will take priority over other applicants at any point during the recruitment process up until conditional offer. 

This force is a Disability Confident Leader.  Should you require any workplace adjustments for your recruitment journey with us which you have not informed us of, please contact us on 01438 757777 or email us on careers@bch.police.uk and we will be happy to support you.  If you have a disability and you meet the minimum criteria for the position you are applying for, you will be entitled to an interview under the ‘Offer an Interview Scheme’. 

All applications must be submitted through our online recruitment website by clicking the apply button below. 

Everyone at Bedfordshire Constabulary takes personal responsibility to help create an inclusive workplace, where police officers and staff respect one another, feel valued for their differences and can be themselves. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments, wherever needed so everyone feels welcome and can flourish. 

It is recommended that you download and store a copy of the role profile as this will no longer be available once the advert has closed.