OPAL Detective Sergeant

Detective Sergeant (Opal)

Please note that this role is home-based with some nationwide travel.

Full Time

This is a 2 year secondment opportunity, with the possibility of further extension.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Detective Sergeant to join Opal – the serious, organised acquisitive crime (SOAC) National Intelligence team. We are looking for a dynamic, driven and experienced Detective Sergeant to join our team. This is an incredibly exciting time to join us as we expand our capabilities and capacity.

Working to the Detective Inspector, you will be responsible for the day-to-day supervision of police officers and staff in the Opal team and associated Intelligence Units. Providing a National focus of Serious Organised Acquisitive Crime, whilst ensuring organisational standards are upheld. We work extensively with partners from agriculture to business crime in order to make the UK a hostile environment for would-be offenders and prevent crime from occurring.

Experience of the world of intelligence or investigations is essential, as well as being an exceptional leader who can create enthusiasm, drive and influence team performance and motivate a young, diligent team of analysts, researchers and officers to create the very best intelligence products for policing.

The role is home-based with some UK-wide travel. The secondment is initially for 2 years with a fixed end date of March 2028, however there is a possibility of an extension thereafter.

Please view the role profile attached for the knowledge, experience and key skills of the role.

For further information or an informal discussion regarding the post please contact: Detective Inspector Lawrence Billi: Lawrence.Billi1@opal.police.uk

Please seek prior approval from line managers and Senior Management Team or equivalent before applying. Applications will not be considered without the attached approval.

If you require any support to complete your application or you have any questions, please contact the recruitment team on recruitment@northwales.police.uk  

Closing Date: 12pm on 11th December 2025

Please familiarise yourself with the Post Profile and the Recruitment Guide before you apply as this has information to help you with your application.