Hybrid PIP2 Investigating Officer: Complex Crime Enquiries

South Yorkshire Police; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

South Yorkshire Police is seeking a PIP 2 Investigating Officer to support Operation Camelot-Mike in researching and reviewing material for disclosure under legacy systems. The role is based in Carbrook, Sheffield, with a salary of £32,613–£37,020 and a 37‑hour week.

It is a temporary, 12‑month contract within the Professional Standards department. This position involves liaising with partner agencies, gathering evidence, interviewing witnesses, and ensuring compliance with safeguarding and

Qualifications

• Must be over 18.
• Must hold a full driving licence.
• Must be able to physically undertake personal safety training.
• National Investigator Exam passed.
• Undertake PIP 2 investigator learning and development to achieve Professional Investigation Programme (PIP) 2 Investigator accreditation.
• Demonstrable experience of complex information gathering and problem solving.
• A detailed understanding of the criminal justice system.
• Good communication skills with the ability to listen, empathise, provide support and adapt language, form, and message to meet the needs of different people / audiences.
• Skilled in the use of IT packages, systems and/or databases to fulfil role requirements.
• Able to break down a complex problem into component parts and determine appropriate action in investigations.
• Ability to work effectively in a team to achieve shared objectives, demonstrating awareness of individual differences and providing support and advice as required.
• Able to review own performance objectively and to develop and follow an appropriate improvement plan.
• Able to plan own work and plan ahead, as well as identify and mitigate risks to delivery.
• Able to proactively develop effective working relationships with colleagues, partners and other stakeholders.
• Able to produce clear and concise reports and other documents within best practice procedures.
• As part of this role the wearing of Personal Issue Body Armour will be required on some occasions.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with investigators, specialists and managers to develop procedures to turn material into intelligence or evidence.
• Collect material, intelligence and evidence from various sources, ensuring evidential admissibility.
• Identify and plan investigative actions considering resources and priorities.
• Assess threat, harm and risk to develop investigative plans.
• Interview witnesses and suspects and gather information in line with standards and disclosure requirements.
• Undertake search and custody procedures to protect the public.
• Provide support for victims, conduct risk assessments, and coordinate with the Victim Care Unit.
• Ensure material and exhibits are seized, examined and retained under policy.
• Respond to safeguarding concerns and manage risk in cases including child protection and domestic abuse.
• Prepare reports and maintain case files with proper disclosure and audit trails.

Skills

Full driving licence

PIP 2 Investigator accreditation

National Investigator Exam

Complex information gathering

Criminal justice system knowledge

Excellent communication skills

IT systems proficiency

Teamwork

Risk assessment

Report writing

Job description

South Yorkshire Police is seeking a PIP 2 Investigating Officer to support Operation Camelot-Mike in researching and reviewing material for disclosure under legacy systems. The role is based in Carbrook, Sheffield, with a salary of £32,613–£37,020 and a 37‑hour week.

It is a temporary, 12‑month contract within the Professional Standards department. This position involves liaising with partner agencies, gathering evidence, interviewing witnesses, and ensuring compliance with safeguarding and