PIP 1 Investigator - AIU

Thames Valley Police; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading police service in the United Kingdom is seeking skilled investigators to manage and progress criminal investigations. The role requires strong communication skills and meticulous attention to detail, as well as a full UK driving license. Successful candidates will enjoy benefits including flexible working conditions and career development opportunities. Applications are open until November 16, 2025.

Benefits

24 days annual leave

Flexible working conditions

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Willingness to achieve Professionalising Investigations Programme (PIP) 1 accreditation.
• Experience of working within a team.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage and progress investigations of criminal offences.
• Plan and conduct interviews with victims and witnesses.
• Attend court hearings to give evidence.

Skills

Good communication skills

Meticulous attention to detail

Problem solving skills

Understanding of cultural differences

Job description

Secondment/Fixed Term Contract post based in Slough, ending 31/03/2026.

Thames Valley Police have the vision to be an excellent police service, trusted by all our communities. To achieve this vision and deliver our strategic aims and objectives, we are seeking highly motivated, skilled investigators to join us.

Role Purpose

You will manage and progress the investigation of criminal offences and other incidents/enquiries working as an integral part of a mixed economy team of Police Officers and staff; complete investigative actions, maintain victim and witness confidence and facilitate successful outcomes. Successful outcomes may on occasion, require the preparation of case papers, ensuring file completeness/delivery in accordance with Court deadlines, legislation and Force policy.

Accountability

• Plan, co-ordinate and undertake investigations as tasked, utilising all available appropriate techniques and technologies to detect and reduce crime thereby bringing offenders to justice
• Plan and conduct the interviewing of victims, witnesses and potential suspects to identify further investigative opportunities
• Prioritise, analyse and interpret Intelligence/evidence of scenes, using knowledge of appropriate forensic techniques to optimise intelligence/detection opportunities as required
• Seize exhibits when required, ensuring they are handled according to current guidelines and policy
• Ensure recording and storage of intelligence to maintain continuity and evidential integrity
• Deliver a victim-centred service by engaging with, assessing and supporting victims to ensure investigations are concluded promptly in line with the Victims Code
• Identify appropriate outcomes on completion of an investigation, including Court or out of court disposals. Create prosecution files as required, ensuring that they are evidentially sound, compliant with current CPS requirements and within required timescales
• Comply with the Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act when conducting investigations
• Attend all court hearings as required to give evidence, ensure welfare of victim and witnesses
• Identify threat, harm, opportunity and risk within crimes, flagging and responding to safeguarding concerns during interactions with members of the public, in co-ordination with other departments / agencies.

Skills Required To Be Successful

• Willingness to work towards and ability to achieve Professionalising Investigations Programme (PIP) 1 accreditation
• Good communication skills, in particular listening and questioning skills, with the ability to engage effectively and demonstrate empathy with and understanding of people from diverse communities and backgrounds, sometimes in potentially confrontational situations
• Meticulous attention to detail, the ability to think logically and the ability to gather and record information effectively
• Problem solving and decision making skills with the ability to effectively analyse information and to identify and assess risk and vulnerability in order to set priorities
• Experience of working within a team environment
• Understanding of cultural differences and experience of working in a diverse environment
• Must have capability to travel to different locations across the Force and undertake all assignments in a timely manner. Due to the requirement to work flexibly, unsocial hours and personal safety for lone working; public transport may not be available or suitable at these times. For this reason a full UK driving licence is essential.

If you are a permanent member of staff applying for this role, please note it will be offered on a secondment basis. All secondments are assumed supported and that your line manager and Head of Department/Commander or Deputy are aware of your intention to apply. If the secondment is not supported then a strong business rationale must be sent to [e-mail] quoting the reference number for the role.

Shift allowance, on-call or other job related allowances from the previous role will not be protected unless they are attached to the new role for the duration of the secondment.

As part of the Thames Valley Police family you will enjoy a fantastic range of benefits including 24 days annual leave per annum, pro-rata for part time (plus Bank Holidays), flexible working conditions, a wide range of lifestyle discounts, career development opportunities and have the option to join a local government pension scheme. To view a full list of our benefits, please click the below link.

If you have any queries please contact the Recruitment Team at [e-mail] quoting reference 21427. We will endeavour to respond to your query as quickly as possible.

Please use Google Chrome when completing your application, wherever possible, as this will enhance performance.

The closing date for enquiries and receipt of completed applications is Sunday 16th November 2025.