Investigator (PSD)

Red Snapper Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment specialist is seeking an ex-police officer for a full-time Investigator position in central Birmingham. The role involves conducting inquiries, handling sensitive information, and ensuring compliance with investigation regulations. Candidates must have sound investigative skills and ICIDP PIP 2 accreditation. The role offers competitive pay at £19.19 per hour, ideal for those committed to public safety and enterprise security.

Qualifications

• Must be able to carry out enquiries as directed by a DS/Police Staff Supervisor.
• Good knowledge of investigation procedures and reporting requirements.
• Thorough understanding of criminal justice agencies and court procedures.

Responsibilities

• Conduct enquiries proportionate to the allegation or potential impact on the organisation.
• Identify opportunities for prevention and learning.
• Deal with enquiries by members of the public or other agencies.

Skills

Sound investigative skills

Knowledge of criminal law

Proficient at report writing

Knowledge of PACE powers

Ability to handle confidential information

Personal Safety Trained (PST)

Education

ICIDP PIP 2 accreditation

Job description

RSR is a public safety & enterprise security recruitment specialist. We assist public safety employers find the right talent and assist all employers when they want to source public safety and enterprise security skills and experience. We are currently recruiting for an ex‑police officer to work as an Investigator on a full‑time contract in central Birmingham.

The role is paying £19.19 per hour (PAYE).

Job profile

As a part of the Professional Standards Department, you must be able to carry out enquiries at the direction of a DS/Police Staff Supervisor.

Main Responsibilities

• Conducting enquiries proportionate to the allegation or potential impact on the organisation, with focus on timeliness and contact.
• In line with the Police (Conduct) Regulations 2020 and Police (Complaints and Misconduct) Regulations 2020, identify opportunities for prevention, reflection and learning.
• Deal with telephone enquiries or personal visits by members of the public or other agencies, taking responsibility to seek to resolve issues raised at the earliest opportunity.
• Evidence recovery and appropriate documentation.
• CCTV viewing and viewing logs to document this evidentially.
• Interviews of witnesses, including significant witnesses, to a high standard and record the evidence in the complexity, detail and proportionality appropriate to a misconduct investigation.
• Completing detailed incident reports for external stakeholders and the senior leadership team.

Essential Skills

• Demonstrate sound investigative skills including a good knowledge of criminal law together with knowledge and understanding of investigation procedures and reporting requirements including investigative strategy, crime recording rules, disclosure, case preparation and court/hearing processes.
• Proficient at report writing and the ability to present evidence verbally.
• Thorough working knowledge of PACE powers and warrants and how to apply them.
• An understanding of Custody, criminal justice agencies and court procedures.
• The candidate must be ICIDP PIP 2 accredited, in the process of becoming ICIDP PIP 2 accredited or be willing to undertake the qualification successfully.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information, demonstrating the utmost integrity and professionalism.
• Personal Safety Trained (PST) unless restricted.

Desirable Skills

• FLO trained.
• Disclosure/exhibits officer trained.
• DMI trained.

If you would like to be considered for this position and have the relevant experience, then please apply now!