Transferee- Detective Sergeant CID

Rank Sergeant

Grade/scale PS

Please note, if this is a paid role and the role is part time then the salary quoted will be pro rata based on the hours worked per annum.

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31/12/2026, 23:55

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
• If you are relocating from outside of the force area, you may be eligible for a relocation allowance of up to £8000.

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.

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

Don't miss this opportunity to take the next step in your investigative career. We look forward to meeting you!

Alongside your salary, you'll be enrolled in the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), administered by Peninsula Pensions. This is a high quality defined benefit pension, providing a secure, inflation linked income for life, based on your earnings and length of service.

If you're early in your career, it's a valuable way to start building long term financial security from day one, with employer contributions that significantly boost the value of every pound you pay in.

If you're more experienced, the scheme offers a level of certainty and stability that is now rare, helping you plan confidently for the future with predictable retirement income and benefits for your dependants.

Diversity is a strength and individuality is an asset. We recognise the benefit different life experience and perspectives can bring.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.

You will require the following detail to complete this application form:

• National Insurance Number
• Address information including proof
• Referee information
• Full employment history including dates and any qualifications you may have attained
• Tattoos - you will also be requested to provide photos and describe of any visible tattoos you have

If the role requires you to drive you will also be required to upload details from your full driving licence including photos.

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