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17 Job openings
Technical Surveillance Officer Cleveland NEROCU
Location: Outside Force Area
Closing Date: 27/09/2026
JRN13041

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Technical Surveillance Officer to join our specialist team supporting the investigation and disruption of serious and organised crime. This is a unique opportunity to deliver overt and covert technical capabilities in support of complex operations, crimes in action, and incidents involving an immediate risk to life.
Posted: 04/09/2026
Technical Surveillance Officer NEROCU
Location: North Tyneside
Closing Date: 27/09/2026
JRN13041

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Technical Surveillance Officer to join our specialist team supporting the investigation and disruption of serious and organised crime. This is a unique opportunity to deliver overt and covert technical capabilities in support of complex operations, crimes in action, and incidents involving an immediate risk to life.
Posted: 04/09/2026
Emergency Contact Handler Apprenticeship - January 2027
Location: Forcewide
Closing Date: 15/09/2026
As an Emergency Contact Handler Apprentice, you will have the opportunity to earn and learn while playing an instrumental role in our response to emergencies, helping the force reduce crime and increase confidence. You will develop your skills with us in a “supportive culture” which “encourages apprentices to do their best and achieve their goals” Ofsted, 2023.
Posted: 03/09/2026
Register your Interest - Detention Officer
Location: Forcewide
Closing Date: 31/12/2026
It is vital that a Detention Officer has high professional and ethical standards, good communication skills, can work as part of a team, has resilience of character, is diligent and takes pride in the level of service they provide. You will work alongside Custody Sergeants who have responsibility for the custody suite and who will be your immediate supervisors.
Posted: 03/09/2026
Maintenance Operative
Location: Northumberland
Closing Date: 22/09/2026
JRN 30430

Part time 2 days per week, Monday and Friday 8am – 4pm (working days may be changed subject to operational needs)
As a Maintenance Operative you will provide a building and vehicle maintenance service and ad-hoc driving duties to the force to support the needs of operational activities and ensure a safe and functional working environment for Northumbria Police staff and visitors.
Posted: 01/09/2026
Victim & Witness Support Navigator
Location: Newcastle
Closing Date: 04/09/2026
JRN 31184

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting victims and the wider unit through a varied and meaningful administrative and casework role. You’ll help ensure services run efficiently and effectively by managing victim‑related data, supporting case processes, and providing clear advice and information to members of the public.
Posted: 24/08/2026
Digital Forensic Unit Technician (NEROCU)
Location: Sunderland
Closing Date: 11/09/2026
JRN 30889

Our Digital Forensic Unit is responsible for extracting and analysing data from more than 2,000 electronic devices each year, securing evidence for some of the North East’s most high-profile court cases. Not an easy feat, so we’re looking to grow our team to help us on our journey to become an Outstanding Police Force.
Posted: 13/08/2026
Financial Investigator – NEROCU
Location: Sunderland
Closing Date: 06/09/2026
JRN30515

Are you ready to play a pivotal role in disrupting serious and organised crime through cutting-edge financial investigations? This is a brilliant opportunity to join NEROCU in a permanent FI role.
Posted: 13/08/2026
Senior Digital Forensic Investigator (NEROCU)
Location: Sunderland
Closing Date: 11/09/2026
JRN 20627

Sunderland
This is a fantastic time to join us as a Senior Digital Forensic Investigator. You’ll direct and support your team, ensuring all types of crime are investigated thoroughly and provide them with technical expertise and assistance. This is an extremely rewarding role where you’ll play an important part in keeping people safe whilst adhering to quality standards, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice and Conduct.
Posted: 13/08/2026
Trauma Therapist
Location: Forcewide
Closing Date: 07/09/2026
JRN 30358

You will be required to work closely with the Trauma Lead to maintain our high standard of wellbeing and trauma support to the workforce. To provide assessment and therapy to members of the workforce following exposure to potentially traumatic incidents as appropriate and as directed by the Trauma Lead.
Posted: 13/08/2026

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