Public Protection DCU Coach

Division / Department - Public Protection
Grade - Grade G
Status - Full Time or Happy to Talk Flexible Working
Contract Type - Permanent
Salary Grade Range - £32,163 - £38,008
Working Hours - 36.0 Hours per Week
Shift Allowance - No
Politically Restricted - No
Location - Surrey Police Headquarters, Guildford

The starting salary for this role will usually be at the bottom of the salary range and will be pro-rata if the working hours are less than full time.

Chief Constables' Message

We really welcome your interest in joining our Police Force. It is a privilege to lead the teams in Surrey Police and Sussex Police who continuously work selflessly and tirelessly in order to keep people in our counties safe.

We are looking for talented and inspirational people who put the needs of the public at the heart of everything that they do and who want to make a difference. If you feel you are that person then we want to hear from you.

The Role & Key Responsibilities

This advert is for two posts at Surrey Police HQ, Mount Browne, Guildford. Posting preferences can be discussed at interview for successful candidates. This role requires someone who is willing to guide, teach and assess the next generations of Detectives. Someone who is both passionate and dedicated when it comes to developing both themselves and others.

This is a rewarding job, where your hard work has tangible results, and you are able to impact and effect the career of someone else for the better. Surrey Police are establishing a PIP2 Dedicated Coaching Unit (DCU) within Public Protection, with the function of supporting our new recruits to achieve a full accreditation as PIP2 investigators. With patience, perseverance, coaching and assessing skills, you can be a part of a team that delivers this training and is responsible for the future detective constables. This is a fantastic opportunity to not only develop the Detectives of the future, but to also invest in and develop yourself.

Coaching will give you a unique perspective on managing the welfare of others as well as an understanding of how to mitigate the pressures your tutees will experience. Applications are invited from all PIP2 accredited personnel who have current, or recent operational skills with the motivation and commitment to develop the next generation of Detectives.

You will coach up to three trainee detectives simultaneously. The trainee detectives will be embedded with and line managed within public protection investigative teams, therefore you will need to be able to recognise opportunities for the trainee detectives to become involved with, maintaining good relationships and lines of communication with the appropriate supervisors across departments. You will be proactive and have the ability to work with minimal supervision, managing conflicting priorities and ensuring all appropriate stakeholders are regularly updated.

While you will not hold your own investigative workload, you will be responsible for the progression of your learners’ investigations and expected to provide ongoing direction and support in collaboration with the divisional supervisors. You will be expected to maintain your PIP2 accreditation through the work you complete and by attending relevant CPD throughout the year.

Skills & Experience

• You must be PIP2 accredited and have recent operational experience as a Detective or PIP2 investigator.
• Hold or be willing to be trained to the National Standard in assessing within the police sector (PSAS).
• Skilled in using questioning, listening and non-verbal communication techniques to give, elicit and receive feedback and to overcome communication barriers.
• A thorough current working knowledge of investigations and the PIP process.
• Able to provide effective developmental feedback to peers.
• Able to apply an understanding of human behaviour to the identification of barriers to performance and learning, and to identifying appropriate developmental actions.
• It is essential that you have a current working knowledge of local force investigation models and that you know what best practice looks like.
• To be resilient and able to manage the time and workloads of both yourself and the learner is essential.

Why Work With Us?

Policing is an exciting 24/7 business and we all have commitments outside work. We’re invested in supporting people to balance their life with work and we encourage flexible working. We are open to conversations about job shares and part-time working. We encourage agile working, giving you the opportunity to manage your own diary and work wherever you give the best service to the public.

We take pride in looking after our people and offer a variety of benefits;

• career progression
• contributory pension scheme (LGPS)
• generous annual leave allowance
• discounts for everyday spend
• on-site gyms and a range of sports clubs
• generous and supportive parental leave
• financial and mental wellbeing guidance and support
• discounted contributory healthcare scheme

If this sounds like the perfect role for you, please submit an application of no more than 500 words outlining your skills and experience and detailing why you would be the ideal candidate for the role.

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 have multiple staff support groups who help to improve our understanding of minority issues and ensure they are reflected in our work. 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.

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.

Reference number SYSX STAFF04228

Date posted 17/02/2025