Detective Constable - Major Crime Unit

Major Crime are recruiting!

Transferee DC posts have become available on the Major Crime Unit we are a specialist team who investigate offences of homicide.

We are a small friendly team who believe in delivering the platinum service to families who are bereaved by homicide. This posting is available to those who are PIP 2 qualified. I am looking for people who have a good eye for detail, are hardworking and will be committed to delivering an excellent service to bereaved families, is competent in all areas of detective work including skills with mobile phones, CCTV and has a willingness to learn. You must have good communication skills. You will be given the necessary training to carry out your role for example HOLMES training, CCTV coordinator course, disclosure, Family Liaison Officer training and advanced interviewer to name just a few. Your training is a continual investment and there are regular CPD events and refresher training.

You will be employed by Lincolnshire Police and your posting is at Sleaford Police Station where our hub is, and you will work on homicides across Lincolnshire. However, we are part of a wider major crime collaboration of the East Midlands Special Operations Unit (EMSOU) and so you must be prepared to work on homicide investigations across the East Midlands Forces (Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Derbyshire and Northamptonshire). Officers will be expected to work away for short periods of time usually for 3- 4 days at the start of an investigation to help support the golden hour/fast track action stage. Working away is shared out amongst the team so that people maintain a work-life balance. Working with other Forces allows you to develop as an investigator, network and work on all different types of homicide investigations.

If you are interested, please contact DCI Jen Lovatt ([email protected]) and I can also put you in touch with one of our DCs.

How to apply

Apply for this role using the application forms attached below.

See guidance notes on eligibility and the application process

Return your completed application form and supporting documents to [email protected] 

Important points for consideration

• To be eligible to transfer you must have completed your two year probation period and be confirmed in post at point of application.
• Please ensure you submit the last three years’ appraisals with your application. If you have passed your probationary period within the last three years then please send a copy of your certificate of confirmation and your performance reviews at weeks 45, 60, 75 and 90, as well as appraisals to ensure we have at least three years’ performance history.
• If successful you will be required to complete vetting and a medical assessment, and your fitness test and any mandatory training must be in date and be able to be evidenced through your training record e.g. personal safety training, first aid, driving assessments. We will not be able to make a formal offer whilst any of these are outstanding.
• As part of the application process you are asked for your preferred posting locations. Please note that although we take this into consideration, this is not a guarantee of the posting to be offered. Postings will be allocated based on operational requirements and the current and anticipated Force demand.
• Please ensure you make it clear on page 1 of your application which role/s or areas of specialism you are interested in. Should any opportunities arise, your application will then be considered for these areas.
• As part of your application please also complete the eligibility and diversity monitoring form and return with your completed application and the relevant documents to [email protected] or send by post to Lincolnshire Police Headquarters, PO Box 999, Lincoln, LN5 7PH.