ERSOU / ROCU - HMPPS Counter Corruption Detective Constable - Ref: 11408

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 offer 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. 

This advert is open to officers within the region Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Suffolk, Norfolk, Essex, and Kent. 

THE ROLE

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Eastern Regional Special Operations Unit (ERSOU) as a HMPPS Counter Corruption Investigator. 

Applications are invited from substantive Detective Constables for a role within Eastern Regional Special Operations Unit (ERSOU) for vacancies on the Prisons Intelligence Unit (PIU). 

ERSOU PIU support HMPPS Counter Corruption within prison establishments to conduct investigations into referred corruption cases through the agreed tasking. 

The post is open to Detective Constables that have a proven track record in dealing with serious and complex criminal investigations. An ideal candidate would understand counter corruption / SOC and/or HMPPS intelligence. Ideally we would prefer a background in intelligence / covert and pro-active policing as well as  experience in working with partner agencies 

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. 

WHAT TO INCLUDE IN YOUR APPLICATION

You will be expected to provide written evidence around the following competencies and the minimum entry requirements (maximum 500 words each) from the role profile: 

• We take ownership 
• We deliver, support and inspire 
• We analyse critically 
• We are innovative and open-minded
• Minimum entry requirements 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

For role related chat, please contact A/DI Kay Laney  on 07714 399783

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.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

You must notify the HR Resource Planning Team of your intention to apply by email to hr.resource.planning@kent.essex.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