WANT TO
JOIN US?
Are you looking for a new challenge? Do you want to join the fight against serious and organised crime and terrorism in the East Midlands?
Whether you’re a serving police officer looking to work in a different area, or you’re a civilian looking for something new, we may have the job for you at the East Midlands Special Operations Unit (EMSOU).
EMSOU comprises both police officers and police staff, and we are regularly recruiting in a variety of areas, based across the region.
We pride ourselves on our commitment to your personal development and, while cliché, it’s true that no two days are ever the same here at EMSOU.
Take a look at our latest vacancies here.
What's it like to work at EMSOU and CTPEM?
By joining us, you will be part of a team of highly skilled, professional, and dedicated colleagues and partners, who are committed to policing with integrity.
Our work is varied. The threats we face continually evolve and our approaches change in response. We recognise operational success depends on the skills, attitude, and commitment of our people. We need a diverse mix of colleagues, who are adaptable, and who think differently.
We offer a range of exciting career pathways, formal training, secondments, mentoring and development opportunities to improve your skills and help you progress your career. We offer continued professional development, through events, guest speakers, and training for everyone. Your skills will help keep people safe.
But don't take our word for it, hear from some of our colleagues about their experiences of working at EMSOU and CTPEM, below...
“My team has been nothing but helpful, supportive and respectful; I have felt welcomed from day one at EMSOU. Colleagues show extreme patience, kindness, support and respect. I owe them a lot as they really make it feel like we are a team. Their knowledge, competence, commitment and determination to deliver a good job time after time is something which makes coming to work every day a complete privilege.
“I love how quick we are here to celebrate our own and each other’s successes, as well as support one another with the situations which arise when dealing with such high-risk criminality. It’s truly refreshing. Senior leaders seem genuinely interested in the work we do, and it feels that people are excited and appreciative at every level when a job goes well and, likewise, are supportive in those more challenging times.
“I want to encourage people to consider a career path in this area. The words I will always include when talking about EMSOU are ones such as ‘welcoming’, ‘supportive’, ‘enthusiastic’ and ‘professional’ – because that’s what we are.”
- Detective Inspector, Serious Organised Crime
“Counter Terrorism was an area of policing that had a certain amount of allure and intrigue for me.
“It’s a role that allows you to work with stakeholders both in the region and nationally, and a career that allows you to see the bigger picture and assist in reducing the threat to the UK.
“The best part of the role for me is working with intelligence. When this goes on to result in an arrest of a suspect or successful conviction at court, you really feel like you’ve helped make our region and country that bit safer.
“Working in Counter Terrorism Policing East Midlands is great. As the teams are small, there is a lot of collaborative working across teams to support each other. You get a lot of insight working like this, and there are opportunities to work in a number of areas.
“It's definitely not a 9-5 role working in an office – we are sometimes required to work antisocial hours but your office view can be the airport or seaport, which makes for an interesting scene!”
- Police Officer, Counter Terrorism Policing
“As a team, we look at the who, what, where, when, why’s and the how’s. Together, we’re right in the thick of an investigation, performing important groundwork to support the Senior Investigating Officer and Investigative Team, inform the direction of enquiries and, ultimately, contribute to getting offenders locked up.
“While some roles can be perfect for retired police officers, they are also suitable for enquiring minds, and those who may wish they had joined law enforcement as a police officer. A level head is also vital in what can be high-pressured, fast-paced work.
“I’ve found that while sitting in national meetings, here at EMSOU we are more often than not ahead of the game. It’s an exciting and inspiring place to be; not only that but the dedication, skill and commitment of the teams we have here are second to none and I am proud to work with them.”
- Manager in Serious Organised Crime, Police Staff
"My journey began in the Military in 2008, where I first discovered my passion for Digital Forensics in 2012 – a field I’ve been dedicated to ever since. I initially joined EMSOU in December 2018, left in August 2021, but found my way back in December 2023.
"Leaving policing for the first time was a significant and emotional decision for me. I wanted to challenge myself and explore new opportunities to see if there was something else that might ignite my passion. However, this experience reaffirmed my commitment to law enforcement. It became clear that there is no greater fulfilment for me than contributing to public safety and making a real impact through policing.
"I’ve a few decades ahead of me in my working life and I am committed to continuing my work with EMSOU, a place that truly resonates with my values and passion. It’s an exceptional environment filled with like-minded professionals, and I am eager to contribute to our shared mission of keeping people safe and delivering outstanding service."
- Technology Lead, Police Staff
Please note, the pictures featured alongside these quotes are stock images and have been used for illustrative purposes only, to protect the identities of our officers and staff. They have been chosen to portray the person the quote has come from as accurately as possible.
Our commitment to you
Our colleagues are at the heart of what we do
We need diverse teams, who are representative of our communities, with a range of experiences, skills and unique ways of thinking. We value and support difference and we are committed to developing our inclusive work environment, and culture, where everyone can achieve their full potential.
A place to grow your career
With a variety of training and development opportunities, you’ll find a range of exciting career pathways waiting for you.
More time for what matters to you
Encouraging a healthy work-life balance and flexibility is central to our success and wherever possible we will consider job-share, part-time, hybrid working and flexible working arrangements. We encourage everyone with an interest in policing, to consider a career with us.
Our roles
Do something amazing with your skills. With officer and staff roles spanning a variety of policing disciplines and a wide range of enabling support services, we need people a variety of skills, knowledge, and experiences.
Our commitment to inclusion, diversity, and equality
At EMSOU we celebrate difference, encourage diversity of thought, and continually review our processes to maintain fairness, equality, and transparency. We aim to attract and retain the most talented people and we actively encourage applications from under-represented groups.
Encouraging a healthy work-life balance and flexibility is central to our success and wherever possible we will consider job-share, part-time, agile working, and flexible working arrangements.
We want to create an environment where everyone can achieve their full potential, and this applies equally during our recruitment process. EMSOU are Disability Confident Committed and are proud to be part of the movement of change encouraging organisations to think differently about disability and neurodiversity in the workplace.
Those interested in applying are welcome to have an informal conversation with EMSOU HR to discuss any adjustments that may help either during the recruitment process or whilst carrying out the role to see if these can be accommodated.
