PIP 1 Investigator

Service Care Solutions; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking PIP Level 1 Accredited Police Staff Investigators to support British Transport Police in multiple locations including London and Manchester. This role requires strong investigative skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include evidence gathering, interview conduction, and case file preparation. The position offers a pay rate of £20.98 per hour with a contract lasting until March 2026, potentially extending beyond this period.

Qualifications

• PIP Level 1 Accreditation from the College of Policing.
• Recent investigative experience, ideally within the last 3–5 years.
• Strong understanding of PACE, CPIA, and investigative disclosure.

Responsibilities

• Collect and review evidence from various sources.
• Conduct interviews using approved PIP 1 techniques.
• Prepare case files while ensuring compliance.

Skills

PIP Level 1 Accreditation

Investigative experience

Knowledge of PACE and CPIA

Case file management

Interviewing skills

CCTV analysis

Independent work

Job description

PIP1 Investigator

Location: Multiple UK Sites (London, Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds, Bristol, Exeter, Cardiff).
Contract: Fixed term (05/01/26 - 31/03/2026) with likely extension.
Hours: 40 hours per week, condensed days and differing hour considered.
Pay Rate: £20.98 PAYE per hour.

About the Role

We are recruiting PIP Level 1 Accredited Police Staff Investigators to support British Transport Police in investigating volume and priority crimes across multiple UK locations. This is a vital, victim‑focused role requiring strong investigative skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work within a fast‑paced policing environment. You will gather and assess evidence, interview victims, witnesses and suspects, complete risk assessments, and prepare file‑ready casework to help bring offenders to justice. This is an office‑based role located near major train stations—no remote working is available.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, review and retain evidence from victims, witnesses, suspects, digital media and open‑source material.
• Conduct interviews using approved PIP 1 interviewing techniques.
• Review CCTV and assist in suspect identification, including briefings and facial comparison.
• Collate intelligence, link offences and prepare intelligence packages.
• Complete victim risk and needs assessments and provide safeguarding support.
• Prepare case files and ensure full compliance with disclosure, PACE and CPIA requirements.
• Deliver proportionate and ethical investigative actions.

Essential skills and experience

• PIP Level 1 Accreditation (College of Policing).
• Recent investigative experience (within the last 3–5 years).
• Strong working knowledge of PACE, CPIA, and investigative disclosure.
• Proven ability to complete case files and manage volume crime investigations.
• Experience interviewing victims, witnesses and suspects.
• Prior experience in police investigations, detective work or similar roles.
• Competence in CCTV analysis and intelligence collation.
• CPD in statement taking or investigative interviewing.
• Ability to handle sensitive information and work independently.

Apply NowService Care Solutions is proud to assist in this recruitment campaign. If you meet the above criteria and would like to be considered, please apply now or reach out directly to discuss the role in more detail.

Harry Greenhalgh
Recruitment Lead– Police |Youth Justice | Domestic Abuse
Service Care Solutions
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