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There are 1 Detective Inspector jobs available on Pertemps right now.

What does a Detective Inspector do?

Chief inspectors and inspectors manage large teams of inspectors, sergeants, constables and police staff. They may be assigned specialist policing functions such as investigations and head major investigations such as murder. This role carries specific legal powers in line with inspector rank to enable the maintenance of law and order. Post holders may be the senior operational officer or manage assigned specialist policing functions. Chief inspectors and inspectors are both detective and non-detective roles.

Tasks required include:

• Liaises with senior officers to determine staff, financial and other short- and long-term needs.
• Plans, directs and co-ordinates general policing for an area or functional unit.
• Directs and monitors the work of subordinate officers.
• Establishes contacts and sources of information concerning crimes planned or committed.
• Directs and co-ordinates the operation of record keeping systems and the preparation of reports.

What are the entry requirements for a Detective Inspector?

Promotion to the rank of inspector can be by qualifying examination and practical assessment. There are no qualifying examinations to ranks above inspector; promotion is by selection only. There are accelerated promotion schemes available as well as the Direct Entry scheme which recruits external entrants with relevant skills directly to senior positions in the police force. All police forces have age restrictions and medical requirements.