Detective Constable - Proactive Economic Crime Team

Detective Constable - Proactive Economic Crime Team (PECT) (SEROCU)

Location

Berkshire, Hampshire, Reading

Rank/Grade

Detective Constable

Job Advert

This is a compelling opportunity to join a specialist team at the forefront of tackling Fraud and Economic Crime across the South East.

The Proactive Economic Crime Team (PECT) works collaboratively with regional forces, other ROCUs and the City of London Police to deliver proactive disruption of individuals and organised networks involved in fraud and economic crime.

Fraud and Economic Crime are recognised within the Government’s strategy to tackle serious and organised crime.

This role offers the chance to be part of a regional capability specifically established to maximise disruption against complex criminal networks. With a strong emphasis on proactive operational activity, you will directly address one of the highest-volume crime types affecting the UK, impacting millions of victims each year, including businesses and vulnerable and repeat victims.

The successful candidate will bring solid investigative experience, including the use of proactive and disruptive tactics, and experience as Officer in the Case through the court process.

While previous experience in economic crime investigations is desirable, it is not essential. We are seeking determined, thorough and well-organised investigators who can effectively exploit intelligence opportunities to drive a proactive policing approach, including arrests, search warrants and covert and overt tactics.

You will be an enthusiastic and committed team player, capable of progressing investigations efficiently and working closely with partner agencies and internal teams to achieve tangible results.

The team forms part of a wider ROCU network, supporting local, regional and national proactive operations against organised crime groups involved in economic crime. Working closely with the City of London Police as the national lead force for fraud, you will develop and exploit intelligence opportunities to identify offenders and bring them swiftly to justice.

Applicants must be a qualified Detective Constable, PIP Level 2 accredited, and trained to Tier 2 Serious and Complex suspect and witness interview standard.

The role also provides excellent opportunities for professional development, including specialist training in fraud and economic crime, alongside access to wider specialist policing skills and development pathways.

Due to the nature of our work, security is of paramount importance to us and therefore it will be necessary for the successful candidate to obtain and maintain vetting level SC together with a number of enhanced security checks. In order to achieve this, you must have resided in the UK for the past five years. Exemptions may apply for overseas or other diplomatic service (with HM Government), and studying abroad.

You can find more information about security vetting here.

How to Apply

To apply, click on the “Apply” button below and submit your application before the closing date of Sunday 10 May 2026 at 23:55hrs.

The leadership within CTPSE and SEROCU are actively committed to embedding and sustaining an inclusive culture that recognises and champions the diversity of our people, and promotes equity and equality so that everyone can succeed at work. The region is delivering this commitment through a long term strategy that takes a holistic and intersectional approach to wellbeing & inclusion. Our strategy is underpinned by the five strategic objectives;

Inclusive Culture – We will create, embed, and continually develop an inclusive culture for our people.

Engaged & Involved – We will ensure our people are engaged, involved, and listened to.

Wellbeing – We will prioritise the wellbeing of our people.

Representation – We will attract, recruit, retain and develop a diverse workforce.

Inclusive by Design – We will ensure that inclusion is a core principle of our policies, products, and decisions.

We welcome applications from those interested in part time and flexible working, and encourage applications from our under represented communities.

Our people say that benefits include a good work/life balance, a supportive and welcoming place to work and great opportunities to further develop your own capabilities.

If you wish to apply you need to have support from your Head of Command / Department.

• Hampshire officers need to complete an AD277b alongside their application. This form is not available on the force’s standard forms library. It can be found on the HR Portal. Please contact ***email_hidden*** if you have any queries relating to this.
• Kent Officers will need to inform Kent HR Resource Planning at the earliest opportunity of intention to apply. Every Officer application form must be signed by the Chief Supt or police staff equivalent and sent to Kent HR Resource Planning no later than 5 working days prior to closing date unless exceptional circumstances apply. This is required so that Chief Officer approval can be obtained for the application to progress, which will be managed by Kent HR Resource Planning. These steps must be completed prior to submission application. If your application for an opportunity is not approved prior to submission to the recruiting organisation you may not be supported for release to the role, should you be successful.
• Officers from other forces are welcome to apply. You may wish to consult with your HR team regarding completion of additional forms.

Please upload your latest PDR (or if no PDR, a recent copy of your CPD record/Focus Feedback meeting) and a copy of your Training Record. Please also upload the Recommendation for Appointment Form (enclosed with the Job Advert) in the ‘Line Managers Approval Form’.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact [email protected] quoting the Job Reference number TBC.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy if we receive a high volume of applications. Should you wish to apply for this post, we advise you to complete and submit your application form as soon as possible.

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At Thames Valley Police (TVP) we work together to protect our communities. Whether as an officer, staff member or volunteer, you will make a difference and play an important role in helping achieve our mission. As you take on a role with pride and confidence, you will be supported, developed and valued, ensuring you can be at your best in the service of our communities. Learn more About Us.

Working Smart . You will be joining an organisation that strives to improve every day. In the post-pandemic era this means changing the way we work and deliver our services, which brings a number of benefits including a more flexible and capable workforce.

Supporting You . Your wellbeing and safety is at the heart of all we do. Whilst you are doing the work that matters, we’ll be supporting you via a wide range of Wellbeing services, partnerships and initiatives. We have a number of active staff support networks and buddy schemes which you will have access to and can be involved with. We are committed to building a workforce that better reflects the communities we serve and an inclusive culture that not only values, but finds strength in difference. We also offer a comprehensive range of benefits and discount schemes, some provided directly by the organisation and others via partnerships including Blue Light card. Learn more about how we will be Supporting You.

Developing You . We promote a culture where your continuous professional development and learning is actively encouraged and where people have the opportunity, and responsibility, to achieve their full potential.

Vetting. All posts require a level of Police Vetting as per the National Vetting Code of Practice. The residency requirement is necessary to enable all applicants to be checked in an equitable manner. Thames Valley Police will allow applicants to apply who do not necessarily reach the criteria as long as they have proven UK residency and supporting evidence where necessary. Applications will be considered on a case by case basis.