Police Constable - Sex Offender Management unit (SOMT)

An exciting opportunity exists for highly motivated Police Constables who are able to manage registered sex offenders. This requires good decision making and self-motivation. 

This vacancy will be for those officers, who have an interest in managing sex offenders. There will be a requirement for the successful candidates to work closely with partner agencies to reduce and manage the risk posed by these individuals. The successful candidates will need to ensure that the offenders are complying with orders and Licence conditions and identify any breaches swiftly to mitigate the risk posed by such individuals.  

We have North and South teams. The immediate vacancies are in the south of the county based at Luton Police station and and North Beds Police HQ Kempston. This advert is also open to external PC's who are looking to transfer to the force. Please remember to fill in and submit attached BCH Skills Audit Form.

The team currently work a 4 week shift pattern. You will work predominantly day shifts, 5 late shifts, and 1 weekend in 4. The individual needs to be able to drive as this role requires visiting people that we manage around the county.  

It is essential that you have good working knowledge of Athena . The role profile also states that the individual must have ARMS and RM2K training. Training will be given for the successful candidate to achieve these skills once in post. If you are interested in applying for the advertised role please ensure you read the attached information, including role profile and recruitment information for applicants. It is desirable that you are able to evidence partnership working. 

For the purposes of the application please evidence in no more than 500 words each, the entry requirements and the following competencies: 

• We are Collaborative
• We are Emotionally aware
• We Take ownership
• We are Innovative and open minded 
• Entry requirements

For further information please contact PS 5343 Gary FITZHARRIS  

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

All applicants must complete a copy of the BCH Application Approval Form and pass this onto their Line Manager and Head of Department for sign off. This will ideally be wet signed though we will accept an audit trail of emails from your Line Manager or Head of Department if this is not achievable. 

The completed approval form needs to be returned to gary.fitzharris@beds.police.uk BEFORE the closing date.  Applications will not be progressed to the shortlisting stage unless the Recruitment Team has received a completed Application Approval Form. If, due to exceptional circumstances, you are unable to do so please inform the Human Resources Service Centre as this will need to be authorised. 

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’. 

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.

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