Detective Chief Inspector - Op Hummingbird
£64,449 - £68,082
Please note, if this is a paid role and the role is part time then the salary quoted will be pro rata based on the hours worked per annum.
12/06/2022, 23:55
Unique Opportunity for Detective Chief Inspector.
Cheshire Constabulary is an innovative, ambitious and progressive force and we are seeking an experienced high calibre substantive Detective Chief Inspector (DCI) to join our force and specifically as Deputy SIO (PIP 3 Homicide Accredited) to work on our large scale multiple infant murder and attempted murder investigation. This investigation is one of significant national prominence and one that will provide both professional and personal challenge and reward. The investigation and successful candidate will be dedicated to the Investigation which is run within our Major Crime Directorate and based in Chester.
You will be leading and Deputising as appropriate on a sensitive and challenging investigation across the force area and beyond investigating the murder and attempted murder of infants. You will oversee with the SIO various functions of the Investigation including MIR / investigation strands including exhibit management, disclosure management, digital media investigations, witness and suspect management.
We are seeking applications from a suitable candidate who would embrace this opportunity to work for Cheshire and be dedicated to the once in a career investigation. The successful candidate will be recruited directly into the investigation for an initial 3 year period and upon conclusion of the investigation will then be subject to redeployment within Cheshire. We will also consider applications for a 3 year minimum secondment basis (support must be sought from your home force prior to applying).
We are seeking to appoint an officer with the following experience. Please supply 1500 words evidencing the below areas:
- Significant experience of successfully investigating Homicide and Serious and Complex crime
- Current Accreditation and Competence as a National PIP 3 Homicide SIO with a proven track record as a Detective / Investigator across ranks and career.
- Experience of liaison and management of multiple stakeholders across force boundaries.
- Experience of overseeing the following Homicide strategies / investigation strands.
- Family Liaison / Coordination.
- Disclosure and Exhibit Management.
- HOLMES / MIR.
- Witness, Suspect and Victim Management.
- Passive Data, Digital Media and Intelligence.
- Major Investigation File Building and Criminal Justice requirements.
Further eligibility criteria for any candidate applying is as follows;
- Be a serving police officer with a Home Office force.
- Have a full driving licence.
- Have no outstanding PSD, discipline or integrity issues.
- Meet the force attendance criteria and be committed to achieving high levels of attendance.
You will be required to work primarily on a Monday to Friday daytime shift pattern and from the Investigatory base at Chester, however, there will be a requirement to work/share duty time across Cheshire and Manchester due to a lengthy trial 2022/23 in Manchester. Please note that this post is subject to an enhanced vetting level.
Cheshire Constabulary is fully supportive of diversity, equality and inclusion and strives to employ a workforce which is representative of the community it serves.
Applications are welcomed from all underrepresented groups and support will be made available throughout the recruitment process for all applicants. Under-represented groups include:
- People of ethnic minority
- Individuals who identify as having a visible or invisible disability
- Gender in relation to female representation for PC entry routes
- Gender in relation to male representation for Staff entry routes
- Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender + (LGBT+)
FOR POLICE OFFICER RECRUITMENT ONLY: The Constabulary recognises that some may possess additional skills such as fluency in other languages; if you have such a skill and are willing to be contacted about this potentially being considered in relation to deployment and posting decisions, please highlight this in the application. Please note that any posting decision will be made by the organisation as is its prerogative however in circumstances where there is a cultural-competence/skill that may also enhance the Constabulary's service to its communities then in consultation with an individual and their consent then a posting may be agreed accordingly.
If you have any queries in relation to diversity, equality and inclusion or have a request for any additional support you may need, please email Wellbeing.Engagement.Inclusion@cheshire.police.uk
Please note, you will require the following detail to complete this application form; NI Number, ID detail, address information, referee information, full employment history including dates and any qualifications you may have attained. You may also be requested to provide photos of any visible tattoos you have. The application system only remains active on a single page for a period of 60 minutes. Please therefore ensure you allow time to complete this fully as incomplete pages will not be saved. As part of the application process, you may be asked to provide evidence of your Qualifications, proof of identity and address, so it is important to make sure you have this information to hand before you complete your application.
This vacancy is closed to applications.
