Experienced police officers - Transferring from another force

Our safer neighbourhoods teams are looking to recruit police officers from inside and outside the Met, to join our expanding teams across London. You will work as part of a dedicated ward team, delivering on what matters most to the communities you serve to reduce crime on the streets of London. As a police officer on one of our neighbourhood teams you will:

• lead on developing ward engagement - prevent and reduce crime and build trust and confidence
• build the trust and respect of minority and low-confidence community - through visible, positive, proportionate and preventative policing activity.
• help to develop and maintain an effective and representative Ward Panel - involve Local Authority partners and community members – Share relevant Information and identify local concerns.
• develop an effective social media and online communications strategy - to build confidence and keep the public informed.
• coordinate activity with the Partnership & Prevention Hub and Schools & Youth officers - to expand youth engagement opportunities.
• tackle violence and anti-social behaviour (ASB) - especially high-risk cases, through problem solving and collaborating with partners.
• focus on victim care, working with internal and external partners to safeguard vulnerable victims and witnesses - reducing risk and harm.
• work closely with PCSO colleagues - support their needs, development and work.
• feed good ideas and innovation through to SLT leads - to showcase high quality solutions to neighbourhood policing problems and enhance organisational learning.

Are you looking for an exciting and challenging career path? The Met are excited to announce that they are currently recruiting police constables directly into their Command and Control Centres. Based within one of three centres in (Lambeth, Hendon and Bow) MetCC are the first point of call for many Londoners making contact with police.

MetCC are recruiting into both First Contact and Despatch; so your experience and skills may be easily transferred into taking 999 and 101 calls from the public, including our digital and social media platforms. Perhaps you feel your skills would best suited in our busy despatch environment – supporting front line officers and staff in our 12 BCUs and specialist units by deploying calls and offering intelligence and support functions. You may also specialise in becoming a Pan-London operator assisting our Traffic, Firearms or Mounted Units on the ground or running major and critical events.

We will provide you with all the training and on-going development you will need through our dedicated training Academy. Once trained we will ensure you are continually supported through our range of schemes designed to assist all our new joiners, including our Buddy and Mentor programmes and twice yearly development days.

If you would like any more information please email the head of the MetCC Academy Dan Hawkins and he will put you in touch with a member of the team.

Territorial support group police constables

The Metropolitan Police Service’s Territorial Support Group sits within the Met’s M07 Taskforce OCU. Providing a 24 hours a day, seven days per week resource, TSG officers are deployed to a wide array of incidents. Whilst public order might be considered their specialty, versatility and problem solving is what makes them such a valuable resource within the MPS.

Here are some of the types of work that a TSG officer will be involved with:

• Level 1 Public Order
• Community engagement
• Advanced MOE
• Counter terrorism operations
• CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear) incidents
• Rapid entries
• Crime tasking's on priority boroughs
• 24 Hours commissioners reserve patrols
• Taser building entry searches
• Prison/Stadium training

We’re looking for professional, talented and enthusiastic public order trained officers to join one of our four operational bases. Candidates do not need to be currently Level 2 trained to apply. They will, however, be expected to pass a Level 2 course and CBRN medical once assessed and accepted into MO7 TSG. If unsuccessful in either of these requirements, candidates will be posted to a basic command unit (BCU) and not retained in MO7. Our specialist skills requires officers to have, and maintain a good level of fitness. Physical training is incorporated into core TSG shifts. It is highly likely that you will be required to undertake taser training during your Met TSG service. Transferee officers are required to obtain a mentor and undertake an attachment/base visit prior to assessment for this role. This can be facilitated by MO7 Recruitment team. The base locations are: NW - Alperton, NE - Chadwell Heath, SE - Catford, SW - Clapham.

For further information please email us.

National Headquarters (CTPHQ)

Uniquely the police service, and specifically the counter terrorism (CT) network contributes to all four pillars of the governments national counter terrorism (CONTEST) strategy.

The counter terrorism policing headquarters, on behalf of government and the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC), ensures that the CT network has the funding, capabilities and resources it needs to deliver CONTEST effectively and to keep people safe from terrorism.

It does this through the provision of corporate services, as well as national operational tasking and coordination. It houses a number of unique national CT capabilities that support the entire network, as well as overseeing delivery of CT policing across the regions to ensure that it operates in a way that is both effective and efficient.

Crucially CTPHQ represents CT policing’s interest within government and with wider stakeholders, ensuring that the policing contribution to CONTEST is both understood and appreciated. Hosted by the Metropolitan Police, counter terrorism policing oversees the UK’s national Counter Terrorism Policing network.

When submitting your application please specify your interest in counter terrorism, your application will be reviewed in line with current vacancies to assess suitability. For more information on available roles and/or access to specific job descriptions please contact the CTPHQ HR recruitment mailbox.

Counter terrorism command (SO15)

The metropolitan police service has a counter terrorism command (SO15). This is responsible for pro-active intelligence-led operations to prevent and disrupt acts of terrorism and re-active investigations of acts or attempted acts of terrorism in London and the East of England.

SO15 works in partnership with intelligence and security partners to gather, assess, analyse and develop intelligence to drive operational activity to protect London and the UK from the threat of terrorism, extremism and subversion. SO15 replaced the Met’s special branch and anti-terrorist branch and also has an international role and is the point of contact for international partners in counter terrorism matters.

There are three main business areas within SO15 as detailed below:

• Operations – Owns and drives the operational activity of SO15 with strategic and tactical management of investigations and operations.
• Operations Support – Specialist capabilities which support SO15 operations to deliver both the covert and overt phases of an investigation. 
• Business Management Services – Co-ordination and organisation of business-supporting activities.

When submitting your application please specify your interest in Counter Terrorism, your application will be reviewed in line with current vacancies to assess suitability. For more information on available roles and/or access to specific job descriptions please contact the CTPHQ HR recruitment mailbox.

For further information please email the counter terrorism team.

The Metropolitan Police Firearm’s training delivery sits within the Specialist Firearm Unit – MO19. 

We provide firearms based training to all of the various armed commands within the Met as well as the delivery of training to external Police & Governmental organisations.

We are the largest and busiest firearms training unit in the UK, and successful candidates would be able to diversify into numerous areas of training within the NPFTC Role profiles.

The main firearms training venue is based in Gravesend, Kent as well as some additional sites that are located within a short distance of greater London in the Home Counties.

Some examples of the types of delivery we provide for are:

• Armed Response Vehicle (ARV)
• National Close Protection (NPOC)
• Authorised Firearms Officer (AFO)
• Command Training (OFC/I&C-TFC/TAC AD/Recce).
• Rifle Training
• Counter Terrorism Specialist Firearm Officer (CTSFO)
• Covert Firearm Training
• National Firearms instructor Training (NFIC)
• Specialist Entry Recovery Team
  
  

Essential Criteria

• currently qualified National Firearms Instructor
• operationally competent authorised Firearms Officer
• in date with all mandatory training – OST/ELS/JRFT- level 9.4
• experience in delivery of UK Police firearms training within the past three years
• hold lead Instructor status by being currently occupationally competent, having delivered a minimum of 90 hours firearms training, completed firearms instructor CPD and having been assessed as competent in the previous twelve months; Or, have held Lead Instructor status in the previous three years, and is willing to undergo re-assessment prior to employment.
• applicants must pass MPS vetting to RV/CTC as a minimum requirement.

The Met firearms training is a rewarding role looking for professional and enthusiastic candidates. For further information please email us.

Have you ever thought about a career in the Technical Surveillance Unit?

The Met’s Covert Policing Command support operational teams in a wide range of planned and dynamic technical challenges, tackling serious and organised crime, threats to life and counter terrorism.  

Based in London but prepared to deploy on occasions across the UK, Covert Policing is offering you the unique and exciting opportunity to join our first class team of specialist surveillance officers.

Our officers work in close collaboration with our Covert Policing engineering colleagues to facilitate the provision of technical surveillance, gathering evidence to support successful prosecutions in pursuit of Met priority operations and protecting the public.

There are a number of opportunities for dynamic officers who are currently trained and qualified in national mobile/foot surveillance working within specialist teams in the Technical Surveillance Unit. Officers must have proven experience in developing technical tactical options, the deployment, management and disclosure of data/information that accompanies such actions. Applicants must possess a good knowledge of RIPA/TEI legislation and the knowledge of digital/cyber technology is desirable.   

Essential criteria

• security checked (SC) Vetting
• nationally qualified mobile/foot surveillance
• a working knowledge of covert operations and tactics
• experience in handling, disseminating and storing sensitive information/data, intelligence or product
• team player with excellent verbal and written communication skills
• efficient use of corporate IT systems

We encourage applications from under represented groups.

When you complete your application form and choose posting preferences, please make sure you select “MO3” from the dropdown.

For enquiries please email DI Steve Mellish

Sexual Offences Investigative Techniques (SOIT) officer

SOIT officers are based within the Rape and Serious Sexual Assault (RaSSO) teams on each of our 12 Borough Command Unit’s and are part of the specialist investigation unit entrusted by the public to care for our victim survivors and undertake effective investigations of RaSSO cases.

Where supported by the evidence we'll successfully prosecute these most serious and complex of cases in order to seek justice and protect the public.

A SOIT officer supports victim survivors from the initial report, through to the conclusion of the investigation. Once assigned to a case, as the SOIT officer you'll be the victim’s single point of contact for the investigation. You'll be responsible for providing them with the highest quality of victim care. You'll be trained to secure best evidence from the victim. You'll work closely with partner agencies to ensure the right support is provided to them.

As a SOIT officer you'll work collaboratively with investigator colleagues to conduct victim interviews, implement safeguarding measures, share knowledge and best practice, becoming experts in your field.

Working within a RaSSO team, you'll be deployed alongside other SOIT officers and investigating officers to support victims of serious sexual assault, and to obtain high quality evidence from them. As part of your role you'll be trained to respond to both recent and non-recent reports of rape, and to provide victims with expert support and care from the time of reporting through to the conclusion of the investigation.

Although you'll be part of a wider team you'll work autonomously. You'll establish positive connections with victims who will have experienced violence, abuse and/or trauma by building rapport through empathy. Because of your excellent interpersonal skills and training, you'll be best placed to act as the single point of contact between the victim and the investigation, ensuring that the voice of the victim is represented at every stage of the investigative process. This will involve relaying important information clearly, sensitively and tactfully, enabling you to gain the trust and confidence of victims to ensure they feel informed and supported over the course of the investigation.

The role balances investigation and advocacy: You'll play a fundamental part in investigations into the most serious sexual assaults; with specific responsibility for securing the best evidence from victims. You'll assess and explore all methods of evidence gathering ensuring the most appropriate options are chosen. You'll work at all times to reconcile and balance the needs of a victim against the requirements of an investigation. You'll demonstrate problem solving skills to overcome issues which could cause delay. You'll remain impartial and assist investigators with objective case assessments.

Key responsibilities

As a SOIT officer your main responsibilities will be:

• to ensure that victims receive the highest standard of care and support throughout an investigation regardless of their intention or ability to support prosecution and to increase the confidence and trust of victims by being the single point of contact for them
• to explain the criminal justice process to the victim and keep them informed about the progress of the investigation and to ensure information is given to the victim positively and carefully to prevent any loss of confidence in the police investigation or the criminal justice process
• to appropriately and thoroughly explain case decisions particularly when a decision is made to discontinue the case
• to work in partnership with staff from the Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) which is Haven in London, the Independent Sexual Violence Advocates (ISVAs) and victim care agencies to ensure a first class multi-agency approach to supporting victims’ needs throughout an investigation
• to ensure that the best possible evidence is obtained from victims, including written and video recorded evidence, the seizure of exhibits and samples, and the use of early evidence kits where appropriate; to suggest other reasonable lines of enquiry and to assist investigators in an objective assessment of the evidence you have obtained
• to support the victim with a practical, honest and problem solving approach to overcome any issues which may delay the progress of the investigation
• you're an integral part of the investigation team, supporting investigations and representing the views of the victim
• to ensure that the victim receives information about support agencies, and that any referrals are made to other agencies in accordance with the victim’s wishes
• to co-ordinate pre-trial support and assess emerging support needs relating to pending court hearings, in conjunction with Witness Care Units and ISVAs
• to ensure accurate records are kept of all interactions with victims and to ensure compliance with the victim code of practice (VCOP) and disclosure obligations under CPIA

Skills and experience

This is not an easy role and although the work will be amongst the most rewarding in policing, it will also be emotionally demanding. Because of this it won’t be for everyone which is why we are specifically looking for resilient individuals who are able to persevere in the face of adversity.

In order to be successful it's essential that you can demonstrate the following:

• excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to deliver sensitive messages clearly and tactfully whilst building trust and rapport through the use of empathy; an ability to ask insightful and at times difficult questions as we undertake an effective investigation
• confidence and an ability to work without direct supervision whilst under pressure; prioritising work and dealing with competing or conflicting demands and interests in an organised and methodical manner
• excellent crisis management skills with the ability to handle situations of heightened stress and/or emotional turmoil
• strong problem solving skills with the ability to analyse information in order to make quick operational decisions

You're also required to have

• the ability and willingness to pass the four week SOIT course
• the ability and willingness to undertake the continued professional development training CPD.
• a UK manual driving licence

If you'd like further information about this role then please email the SOIT coordinators (DS Will Vines, PS Pat Maclean or PS Erin Reeves).