ERSOU ROCU - PC / (HMPPS/MARSOC) Multi Agency Response to Serious Organised Crime Officer Ref:11407

ABOUT ERSOU

ERSOU celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone is valued and respected. We actively encourage applications from underrepresented or minority groups. ERSOU is a Disability Confident employer. Should you require any reasonable adjustments for your application process, please contact the HR Service Centre on 01438 757777. We also recognise the guaranteed interview scheme; this means that all candidates with a disability covered by the Equality Act 2010, who meet the minimum entry requirements for the role, will be invited to attend an interview. Where possible we will also consider flexible working requests.

THE ROLE

An exciting and challenging opportunity has arisen for Police Officers to be seconded to the Eastern Region Special Operations Unit; Prison Intelligence Unit (ERSOU PIU) working in the East of the region.  This role is agile however there will be a requirement to travel within the region when required.                

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

ERSOU has responsibility for targeting serious and organised crime through the delivery of covert services to the six regional forces and Kent. 

ERSOU PIU, which is a specialist unit working with sensitive intelligence to support proactive covert operations. MARSOC is a small newly formed team to tackle Serious Organised Crime matters across the regional HMPPS estate and in the community. 

These roles are for officers from Forces who seek to undertake intelligence work in support of serious and organised crime investigations. Officers will work with the ERSOU PIU, the HMPPS Serious and Organised Crime unit, and any other Force department or Agencies who require specialist intelligence support. 

This post is ideally suited to officers who are currently working in or have experience of working in investigative (not necessarily detective) roles. 

Successful applicants will require a flexible approach to the working day. MARSOC is a newly formed team funded by HMPPS therefore the commitment may be challenging but the role will be extremely rewarding as you will play a vital role in creating new approaches to tackling organised crime and achieving outcomes against those persons who cause the most harm to our communities. 

TRAVEL COMMITMENT

There will be a requirement to travel around the east region for operational deployments. 

WORK LOCATION

ERSOU supports principles of agile working and encourages Staff from any force or location to apply for positions, regardless of where the main base for the particular team is. Whilst some functions will need to be delivered at designated / appropriate sites on specific occasions, many functions can be undertaken remotely, either at ERSOU, local Police Force building or from home. Your designated place of work can be negotiated. This will be considered as part of the recruitment process to ensure options are workable and can be discussed in advance with the contact point named in this advert.

WHAT TO INCLUDE IN YOUR APPLICATION

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate competence in their current role and be able to demonstrate excellent organisational, communication and partnership working skills. You will be expected to provide a written expression of interest with a word limit of 500 words. You will be asked to complete this task while filling in online application.

All applications must be received by the closing date. Please contact DI Puneet Netar - Puneet.Netar@herts.police.uk for informal chat in relation to the role. 

VETTING

Applicants must hold or be prepared to undergo Management Vetting (5 years residency criteria) and Security Clearance (5 years residency criteria) or Development vetting, if applicable, before taking up the post. Please be aware the Police Corporate Vetting Unit will undertake security vetting on successful candidates, their family and others that live at their home address, which will include financial checks. Due to the sensitive nature of these checks, we are not able to supply feedback should clearance be declined. 

AUTHORITY TO PROCEED WITH YOUR APPLICATION

All applicants must provide evidence that their application is supported by their line manager. We will accept an audit trail of emails from your line manager and/or Head of Department.

The completed approval form needs to be returned to ersou.recruitment@herts.pnn.police.uk by the closing. Application forms will not be progressed to the shortlisting stage until the recruitment team has received a completed approval form. 

IF YOU ARE AN APPLICANT FROM

ESSEX/KENT OFFICERS

Must notify the HR Resource Planning Team of their intention to apply by email to hr.resource.planning@kent.essex.pnn.police.uk no later than 5 working days prior to closing date

NORFOLK/SUFFOLK OFFICERS

No further authorisation required

CAMBS OFFICERS

No further authorisation required

BEDS OFFICERS

No further authorisation required

HERTS OFFICERS

Not opened to Herts Officers