Transferee- Detective Sergeant CID
Avon and Somerset Police
Date: 3 weeks ago
City: Portishead, England
Contract type: Full time

Job Description
What We Offer:
At Avon And Somerset Police, We Are Proud To Invest In Our People. As a Valued Detective Sergeant, You Will Benefit From
We are seeking experienced and dedicated substantive Detective Sergeants to join our Specialist Directorate (CID). As a 2-pip DS, you will lead high-performing investigation teams tackling serious and complex crime, safeguarding the vulnerable, and securing justice for our communities.
This is your opportunity to make a real impact within a forward-thinking, supportive force.
About The Role
As a Detective Sergeant in CID, you will:
We Want Outstanding Leaders Who
Interested in learning more? Join us for our dedicated Q&A event on Thursday 22nd May at 18:30, where you can meet the team, ask questions and discover what it's really like to work at Avon and Somerset Police.
Sign up by emailing [email protected]
Don't miss this opportunity to take the next step in your investigative career. We look forward to meeting you!
What We Offer:
At Avon And Somerset Police, We Are Proud To Invest In Our People. As a Valued Detective Sergeant, You Will Benefit From
- Competitive salary plus allowances
- Ongoing professional development and leadership training
- Access to specialist operational resources and support
- A clear, structured onboarding and induction programme
- Career pathways across specialist, leadership, and complex investigation roles
- A strong welfare support network
- A force committed to inclusion, innovation, and continuous improvement
We are seeking experienced and dedicated substantive Detective Sergeants to join our Specialist Directorate (CID). As a 2-pip DS, you will lead high-performing investigation teams tackling serious and complex crime, safeguarding the vulnerable, and securing justice for our communities.
This is your opportunity to make a real impact within a forward-thinking, supportive force.
About The Role
As a Detective Sergeant in CID, you will:
- Lead serious and complex criminal investigations with integrity, quality, and victim focus
- Manage and develop a team of investigators, providing strong leadership and welfare support
- Deliver proactive investigative strategies that disrupt criminal activity
- Build effective partnerships with victims, communities, and partners
- Drive high professional standards across your investigations and team
We Want Outstanding Leaders Who
- Hold substantive Detective Sergeant rank (or are eligible for promotion or confirmed transfer)
- Have extensive experience in serious and complex investigations
- Are confident decision-makers, effective communicators, and inclusive leaders
- Are passionate about protecting communities and safeguarding the vulnerable
- Are committed to innovation, professional standards, and continuous development
Interested in learning more? Join us for our dedicated Q&A event on Thursday 22nd May at 18:30, where you can meet the team, ask questions and discover what it's really like to work at Avon and Somerset Police.
Sign up by emailing [email protected]
Don't miss this opportunity to take the next step in your investigative career. We look forward to meeting you!
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