Detective Sergeant - Professional Standards Department

at  City of London Police

DESCRIPTION:

Detective Sergeants are invited to apply to join the Professional Standards Directorate (PSD) Misconduct investigation team, which is currently looking to recruit into a permanent position.
The role is both varied and exciting, and there is scope to make a tangible difference to the integrity of the organisation. As a supervisor you will find yourself involved in a range of complex investigations, which is both demanding and rewarding.
You will manage and supervise a team of trained detectives, carrying out sensitive and complex investigations into both criminal and misconduct allegations. You will be a central figure within the team and will be key in supporting the development and welfare of individuals.
Within the role you will support a team of investigators, dealing with criminal allegations and allegations of misconduct. This will require the candidate to have strong communication skill and an investigative mindset, so that all lines of enquiry can be maximised. You will oversee reports that are prepared for the Appropriate Authority so that they can carry out their statutory function. As a result, the candidate is required to have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
As a supervisor you will be required to work with internal and external stakeholders. The ability to network and form strong relationships is therefore vital in forging partnerships with stakeholders such as the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC), Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) and staff support agencies such as Unison and Police Federation.
The candidate will also have strong analytical mind, and able to respond to ‘live’ incidents as they occur. This includes responding directly ‘live’ criminal and misconduct allegations, along with cases that meet the statutory criteria of a Death or Serious Injury, as defined under the Police Reform Act. As a result, there is requirement that you will be part of an ‘on call’ rota.
In return you will be provided with all the required training to carry out the role. This will include a weeklong residential course at the College of Policing and various inputs to support career development.

KEY ROLE REQUIREMENTS:

The post holder will be responsible for maintaining the Standards of Professional Behaviour within Force by overseeing and supervising a team conducting investigations within the department. You will have a desire to maintain these standards and to act as a role model to others.

Key Responsibilities :

• Supervising and managing investigations into public complaints, misconduct, and death or serious injury investigations under the Police Reform Act.
• Supervision a team in carrying out enquiries as required by the investigation. This will include the gathering of documentary evidence such as exhibits; checking and quality assuring statements from victims and witnesses; identifying lines of enquires; researching material of potentially evidential value, including crime reports, and data from confidential sources; overseeing the teams schedules and appointments.
• Working with staff support agencies such as the Police Federation, Unison and line management so that effective welfare strategies are in place.
• Assessing cases and identifying possible breaches of the Standards of Professional Behaviour.
• Supervising the preparation of initial notices of investigations, including the suspension / restriction documentation, notices of investigation, and all accompanying paperwork.
• Supporting staff in their initial consultations with the Appropriate Authority when completing severity assessments.
• Conducting or assisting in the interview of police officer/members of staff in criminal investigations and misconduct investigations.
• Supervising the preparation of investigative reports for to submission to the Appropriate Authority, and identifying and providing recommendations for individual and organisational learning
• Overseeing the coordination and preparation of case bundles for case that have been referred to proceedings by either the Appropriate Authority or the IOPC.

10.Overseeing the coordination and running of gross misconduct hearings, including service of papers, warning of witnesses and attendance at hearings.
11.An ability to be resilient under pressure, prioritise competing tasks and identify personal and organisational risks as the arise.
12.Most importantly, having integrity and being fair, compassionate and openminded to investigations, with genuine empathy to all parties’ subject of an investigation.
Please note: applicants and directorate heads are reminded of their responsibility to ensure applications are submitted in time to meet the closing date and in accordance with personnel recruiting policies: use of PDR in selection and absence management as a criterion in selection. Copies of the relevant personnel policies are available on request.
Applications should be made via the intranet vacancy webpage. Any issues or problems should be raised with HR Services at hrservices@cityoflondon.pnn.police.uk
The closing date for applications is Friday 15th Nov 24 at 12:00 – Please note any late applications will not be accepted.
If you would like to discuss the post in more detail, please contact: PSD Enquiries at psdenquiries@cityoflondon.police.uk

(INTERNAL CANIDATES ONLY) - PLEASE NOTE THAT YOUR APPLICATION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED WITHOUT THE COMPLETED ENDORSEMENT FORM. PLEASE ENSURE YOU LEAVE ENOUGH TIME FOR YOUR VERIFIERS AND SENIOR LEADERS TO COMPLETE THE SUPPORT OF YOUR APPLICATION BEFORE THE CLOSING DATE.

(INTERNAL CANIDATES ONLY) - Please note Officers who are not within 3 months of completing their tenure period, will not be eligible to apply for internal roles. This applies only to Officers who are not currently working within this Directorate.