Civilian Investigator

Service Care Solutions Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment opportunity has arisen for former police officers to serve as Civilian Investigators in London, focusing on public protection cases. The role allows the use of investigative expertise on serious cases like child abuse and serious sexual offenses, while working in a supportive team environment. Candidates should possess strong interviewing skills and a solid grounding in criminal law, bringing their experience to make a real difference in victims' lives.

Qualifications

• Former warranted police officer or detective.
• Background in public protection, safeguarding, or major crime.
• Strong statement-taking and victim interviewing skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct investigations, taking statements and interviews with victims.
• Review evidence including CCTV and prepare documentation for cases.
• Collaborate with agencies to ensure appropriate safeguarding.

Skills

Statement-taking

Victim interviewing

Criminal law knowledge

Investigation skills

Communication

Job description

Civilian Investigator – Public Protection (Ex-Police Officers) Location: Brixton (with travel across London as required)
Start Date: ASAP
Working Pattern: Hybrid (1 day agile working per week)

Continue Serving—In a New Way Are you a former police officer or detective looking to apply your skills in a meaningful way? The Metropolitan Police Service is recruiting Civilian Investigators to join its Public Protection command in Brixton. This role allows you to bring your frontline and investigative experience to complex and high-impact cases, without the need to return to a warranted role.

You’ll be working on major and non-recent investigations, including rape, serious sexual offences, child abuse, domestic abuse, and cold cases—making a real difference in the lives of victims and helping bring justice in some of the most serious and sensitive cases.

Why This Role is Ideal for Former Officers

• Use your investigative expertise without operational shift patterns or full warrant responsibilities
  
  
• Continue working in public protection, where your experience can have the greatest impact
  
  
• Be part of a values-led, victim-centred team, under the framework of Op Soteria—a national programme transforming how we investigate RASSO (Rape and Serious Sexual Offences)
  
  

Your Role Will Include:

• Taking statements and video interviews from victims and witnesses
  
  
• Reviewing CCTV and conducting house-to-house or field enquiries
  
  
• Identifying safeguarding needs and referring to appropriate services
  
  
• Working with external agencies including Social Care, Education, and Health
  
  
• Reviewing and preparing documentary evidence and third-party material
  
  
• Supporting live and cold case investigations, including cases involving new forensic evidence
  
  
• Supporting operations like Op Granbury (non-recent abuse in care homes)
  
  

Essential Experience:

• Former warranted police officer or detective
  
  
• Background in public protection, safeguarding, RASSO, child abuse or major crime
  
  
• Strong statement-taking and victim interviewing skills
  
  
• Knowledge of investigative processes, criminal law, and police procedures
  
  
• Ability to assess, evaluate and present evidence effectively
  
  
• Clear, confident communicator able to work independently or in a team
  
  

PIP2 accreditation is desirable but not essential.

Additional Info:

• You will be required to complete OST/ELS training (no JRFT required)
  
  
• Hybrid working model—1 day remote per week from January 2025
  
  
• Nominal posting is New Scotland Yard, with primary location in Brixton
  
  

Interested? Get in Touch To find out more or express your interest, please contact:

Lewis Ashcroft
[e-mail]