Police Officer Roles

CID detectives investigate serious and complex crimes, like serious assaults or burglaries, with detailed lines of investigation and specialist skills. They manage cases from initial reports through to court proceedings, working to secure the best possible outcome for victims and communities.

Safeguarding Detectives focus on protecting vulnerable people who may be at risk of abuse, exploitation or harm. They work closely with partner agencies to investigate offences, support victims and ensure appropriate safeguarding measures are in place.

The Major Investigation Team investigates the most serious and complex crimes, including murders and major incidents. Officers work under to gather evidence, support victims' families and bring offenders to justice.

Strengthens the response to serious and organised crime across the North East by working beyond individual force boundaries and through strong partnerships. It brings together highly specialised teams from three forces to deliver all aspects of the Government’s CONTEST strategy, using advanced covert tactics to target cross-border organised criminals and provide expert support to local forces.

This type of police work is carried out discreetly and out of public view to investigate or prevent serious crime. It is typically used to tackle serious and organised crime, terrorism, drug trafficking and other complex offences and is tightly regulated by law.

Digital specialists play a crucial role in modern policing as crime moves online. Officers in cyber roles work on online offences such as fraud, exploitation, hacking, and online illegal drug supply.

Public order officers help keep people safe at major events, protests and large gatherings. With specialist training in crowd management and de-escalation, they work in structured teams to prevent disorder and respond calmly when situations escalate - balancing public safety with the right to protest.

You’ll need to be a good problem solver with a keen attention to detail to work in intelligence. You’ll be responsible for making use of information from a variety of sources to support investigations, planned events and day-to-day policing.

Football policing focuses on keeping fans, players and communities safe by managing crowds, preventing disorder and supporting major matchday operations. It’s a highly visible role that combines teamwork, communication and problem-solving to ensure football can be enjoyed safely by everyone.

This role requires commitment, teamwork and confidence. The mounted unit provides a highly visible presence across our communities, events, and public order operations (and even our football fixtures). Mounted officers support crowd management, patrol large spaces and engage with communities.

As a detective, you can build a career that goes far beyond a single role. From investigating serious and complex crimes to safeguarding vulnerable people, tackling organised crime, fraud, cybercrime and counter-terrorism, detective pathways offer huge variety and progression.

This highly skilled role demands discipline, strong decision-making and teamwork, with extensive training to ensure officers can protect the public in critical situations.

This is a challenging role that requires patience and dedication to form a strong working bond with your police dog. Police dogs assist with specialist searches, tracking, suspect or missing people searches, and public order policing.

Our traffic officers provide a visible presence on the roads to deter crime and reassure the community. You’ll attend and manage the scene of road-related incidents, which may be serious, fatal or life-altering. This role is ideal for those who love fast-paced, proactive policing with opportunities for advanced driving and specialist operational training.

With a vast and varied coastline, rivers and harbours, our Marine Unit carry out search and recovery activity and work closely with partner agencies. It’s a unique role that combines policing skills with specialist maritime training.