Job Description

Division / Department - West Surrey Division

Status - Full Time or Happy to Talk Flexible Working

Contract Type - Permanent

Rank - Police Constable

Location - Guildford

In line with the published Posting and Tenure guidance, operational requirements will always be considered prior to confirming posting dates to successful applicants.


The Role


Join Western Child Abuse Team (CAT) as a Detective Constable - Make a Real Difference in Child Protection


Are you a dedicated Detective Constable with a passion for safeguarding vulnerable children? Western CAT is expanding, and we're looking for skilled professionals to join our specialist team tackling child abuse and harmful traditional practices.


As a Detective Constable in our Child Abuse Team, you'll lead sensitive and complex investigations, working closely with partner agencies to protect children and bring offenders to justice. You'll be at the forefront of safeguarding, using your expertise to support victims and ensure the highest standards of care and professionalism.


Key Responsibilities

Lead live investigations and prepare RASSO files for CPS. Conduct joint visits with social services and multi-agency partners. Interview vulnerable children and adults with care and professionalism. Ensure compliance with legislation and best practice in child protection. Provide outstanding support to victims, witnesses, and suspects.
Skills & Experience


We're seeking individuals who are:


PIP2 accredited and experienced in managing serious investigations. SCAIDP trained (or on the pathway) with a completed portfolio. Skilled in interviewing children, victims, and suspects using the PEACE model. Dynamic, motivated investigators able to manage demanding workloads and court cases with precision and empathy. Knowledgeable in Achieving Best Evidence (ABE) and The Victim's Code. Committed to continuous professional development and safeguarding excellence. Knowledge of Operation Soteria and its key principles would be beneficial.
Contact Details


At Western CAT, you'll be part of a highly motivated specialist team making a tangible positive impact on our communities. You'll receive ongoing training, support, and the opportunity to develop your career in a critical area of policing.


Ready to take the next step in your detective career? Apply now and be part of a team that's changing lives.


If you would like to discuss this great opportunity or come and visit the teams, please don't hesitate to contact DS Becky Thomson by email

Becky.Thomson@surrey.police.uk

Diversity Statement


We are only as good as our people. It's important that our officers and staff can be themselves in the workplace and we know that as an organisation we'll grow from the variety of thinking, approach, and the skills that diversity brings; all of which help us to deliver a better policing service. We strive to ensure how we deliver our services, provide information and how we recruit is open and accessible to all.


We have multiple staff support groups who help to improve our understanding of minority issues and ensure they are reflected in our work. We are proud members of Disability Confident, hold Race Equality Matters Trailblazer status, are a signatory of the Race at Work Charter and are aligned with the Armed Forces Covenant and the HeForShe movement.


We are committed to being an anti-racist police service. We promise to challenge injustice, ensure fairness and to uphold anti-racist principles in both our organisation and our communities. For more information, you can read our

full anti-racism statement here

.

We value the differences that people bring from all backgrounds and communities. Regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, disability, social status, or religious belief, we would love to hear from you.



Additional Information


It is really important that you inform and seek support from your line manager of your intention to submit an application for this role as this allows for sufficient resource planning. Failure to inform your line manager may result in a delay in a release dates being agreed.


Following submission of your application you will receive a confirmation email with a copy of your application attached. Occasionally emails from this address can fall into spam/junk folders so please ensure this is checked regularly. You may wish to consider adding

noreply@surreysussexpolice.as.recruitmail.com

to your address/contact list to ensure you receive all communications.


Please note that not all jobs are available for internal candidates across both Forces, the current agreed recruitment principles are;


vacancies in collaborated units are available to all officers and staff across both Forces vacancies in non-collaborated units are only available to officers and staff within the Force with the vacancy unless it is advertised externally if the vacancy is advertised externally and an officer or member of staff from the other Force is successful it will result in a transfer of employment Job Detail


Reference number


SYSX UNFM00470
Date posted


08/10/2025
Closing date


01/12/2025
Location


Guildford