NEOF - DC Professional Standards

Where Professional Pride Meets Purpose

We currently have opportunities within our Professional Standards Department (PSD). You will work as part of a dedicated team ensuring the integrity, accountability, and ethical conduct of the Ministry of Defence Police.

As a Detective Constable, you'll play a vital role in investigating complaints against police officers and staff, and matters arising from internal allegations — both criminal and non-criminal. Every investigation you conduct directly supports public trust and the professional reputation of the Force.

This role suits experienced detectives who are ready to apply their skills in a sensitive, high-responsibility environment. If you're looking for a detective career that genuinely makes a difference from within, this is it.

Learn more about our Professional Standards detectives.

Key responsibilities

• Investigate complaints against police and internal allegations, including criminal and non-criminal conduct matters

• Record witness statements, collate exhibits, and conduct interviews of officers subject to investigation

• Prepare case files for submission to the Crown Prosecution Service, Deputy Chief Constable, and the IOPC

• Liaise with partner agencies including the CPS, IOPC, and other police forces

• Advise senior officers on complaint and conduct matters under investigation

• Attend case conferences, hearings, and proceedings as required

• Ensure compliance with Data Protection Act requirements across all personal data processed

• Plan and prioritise investigations across UK locations, often working within tight timescales

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Force policy, legislation, and regulatory requirements

• Carry out administrative duties to ensure accurate record-keeping and compliance

Role type 

Detective Constable – Professional Standards Department (South)

Permanent

Salary 

£32,100 – £47,743 (subject to annual review and dependant on allowances).

Discover more about what we offer.

Hours 

40 hours

Monday to Friday, 08:00–16:00 (subject to alternative agreement).

Location

RAF Wyton, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire

An element of travel with periods working away from home and station will be required.

Training & Qualifications  

Candidates must be qualified in the following capability:

• Professionalising Investigations Programme (PIP) Level 2 or Initial Investigators Programme (IIP, Scotland)

Candidates must also be qualified (or be willing to become qualified) and undertake training in the following capabilities:

• Sancus Investigation Trained

• Achieving Best Evidence (ABE)

You will be asked to confirm existing skill set once you have applied and been confirmed to have met the baseline eligibility requirements.

Eligibility

This role is open to serving police officers, and officers who have left policing within the last 36 months, from a UK civilian police force. Read more about our eligibility requirements.

Terms

Whilst this role is firearms exempt, applicants must pass a pre-employment medical and Job-Related Fitness Standard before starting, with annual fitness testing, Personal Protection Safety Training, and MOD mandatory training required thereafter. Candidates must be a sole British National and British Passport holder and be willing to undergo security vetting clearance to Security Clearance/Developed Vetting (SC/DV) level. Applicants will also be subject to Police Vetting checks at Management level.

Application

Closing date to request an application pack: 12pm Friday 10 July 2026

Closing date to submit applications: 12pm Friday 17 July 2026

To request an application pack, email: MDP-Resourcing-GMB@mod.gov.uk

Assessment Day

An assessment day will be held at Ministry of Defence Police Headquarters at RAF Wyton.

This will encompass a competency/suitability interview and fitness test.

Date to be confirmed, but likely to be early June 2026.

Information session

Officers from our Professional Standards department will be hosting an online information session at 6pm on Thursday 25 June 2026 to provide further insight into the role and answer any questions you may have.

To attend, register your interest below before 11:45pm on Tuesday 23 June 2026, and a joining link will be sent to you.

Contact us

Any questions regarding the application process should be directed to MDP-Resourcing-GMB@mod.gov.uk

Ready to protect what matters most?

Start your journey today.

Check you meet our eligibility requirements, explore the recruitment process and hear from the Professional Standards team. Your career in Defence policing begins here.