Frequently Asked Questions
When were the roles advertised?
Vacancies went live on the SOCA/CEOP website on Monday 14th January 2013.There may be a few additional roles that are uploaded at a later date so candidates are advised to keep checking the website for the next few weeks.
When do the adverts close?
The majority close on the Sunday 3rd February 2013 at Midnight but each advert does state the closing date so please check individual adverts.
CEOP Adverts
Please see the CEOP website for all CEOP vacancies
Who can apply
Anyone can apply providing you have the correct qualifications, skills and experience as stated on each advert. Please check the ‘essential’ criteria on adverts and ensure you evidence this in your application form i.e. if it requires specific qualifications please state these in the qualifications section.
Qualifications
Candidates may be required to provide proof of their qualifications (i.e. certificates etc) before appointment
Salaries
Please see individual adverts for salaries.
SOCA/CEOP can match current serving Civil Servant (unfortunately this does not include Police Officers) salaries up to min target range (SG5 - £30,323 / SG4 - £37,904)
Secondments
Vacancies – please check each individual advert to see if it is open on secondment.
Salaries – we can match salaries of candidates coming into SOCA as long as you are currently the same grade as the role you are applying for. i.e. SG5 – Constable/EO, SG4 – Sergeant/HEO.
Pensions - pensions are usually not affected as most forces will continue to pay for the candidate and then invoice SOCA. However, please check with your own HR/Payroll department to ensure you fully understand any pensions implications as this may vary between forces.
Funding – SOCA will fund secondments but Officers must get approval form their force before applying.
Educational Requirements - Investigative Officer (IO) roles only
Candidates that do not possess the relevant educational qualifications (5 GCSE’s including Maths and English grade C or above and 2 A levels) but are of a comparable grade i.e. SG5 – EO (Civil Servant) – Constable (police) /SG4 – HEO (Civil Servant) – Sergeant (police) OR have at least 2 yrs experience within an Enforcement role DO NOT need to do the ability testing as we assume that you are currently working at the correct level.
IO experienced/ non-experienced
Unless candidates have all the qualifications stated, then please apply for the non-experienced IO.If you are unsure which is more suitable, then please apply for both experienced and non-experienced IO roles but please complete the relevant, separate application forms.
Signature
Please sign your application electronically and email it to central.recruitment@soca.x.gsi.gov.uk
SG5 Firearms - AOU - CP589601LF- Assessment dates
The Firearms assessment centre is scheduled for 25th to 28th of March. Candidates will be required to attend two of these days. Successful applicants will be invited to attend a Firearms medical on either the 4th or 5th of April.
Locations
Please note, we are unable to give any further details about locations as our sites are covert. We will be able to let you know more details if you are successful and your Pre-Employment Checks are complete.
Applying for more than one post
Candidates are able to apply for more than one post however please submit individual applications for each vacancy. Candidates will need to evidence the competencies and entry criteria stated on each advert/application form.
Recruitment Update
We have received a significant volume of applicants for the campaign which closed on February 3rd. We are currently working our way through these, further announcements will appear here in due course. We anticipate that the majority of successful applicants will be assessed and security cleared in readiness for the start of the NCA.