PIP 2 Investigator

Thames Valley Police; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days annual leave

Local government pension scheme

Flexible working options

Job summary

Thames Valley Police is seeking qualified PIP2 or PIP1 investigators to join CID, focusing on serious and complex crime across Buckinghamshire. You will work toward accreditation and handle investigations with a victim-centered approach, ensuring compliance with Victims Code.

You will plan and coordinate investigations, maintain records in NICHE, support fast time operations, and contribute to a professional investigative team dedicated to bringing offenders to justice.

Qualifications

• Qualified PIP2 or PIP1 investigators, NIE accreditation in progress.
• Experience in CID handling serious and complex investigations.
• Police Vetting as per National Vetting Code of Practice.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and undertake investigations using appropriate techniques and technologies.
• Deliver a victim-centred service by supporting victims throughout investigations.
• Prioritise caseloads, maintain accurate records and ensure timely completion.
• Support the wider investigative team and contribute to fast time investigations when needed.

Skills

PIP2 investigator

PIP1 investigator

CID experience

Tools

NICHE

Job description

Band 3H, £41,757 per annum, plus 19% shift allowance, plus benefits

Part/Full Time Full Time - All roles are available for flexible working including job sharing and part-time unless there are legitimate operational / business reasons why this cannot be accommodated

An exciting opportunity to join a team of dedicated detectives investigating serious and complex crime across Buckinghamshire.

Applications are sought from qualified PIP2 investigators or PIP1 investigators who will take the NIE and work towards accreditation. Successful candidates will work in CID dealing with serious and complex investigations, whilst having the opportunity to develop themselves as investigators and specialise in interviewing witnesses and suspects.

The successful candidate will plan, coordinate and undertake investigations as tasked, utilising all available appropriate techniques and technologies to detect and reduce crime thereby bringing offenders to justice. Support the wider investigative team as and when required by providing resilience, supporting fast time investigations where appropriate. Ensure investigative actions are recorded and maintained via NICHE to ensure accuracy, scrutiny, timely completion and adherence to the Victims Code.

They will deliver a victim-centred service by visiting, assessing and supporting victims to ensure investigations are concluded promptly in line with the Victims Code, ensuring support is available to victims throughout the investigation and prosecution process. Prioritise investigations and manage a caseload, maintaining prompt and accurate records of actions within the OEL on NICHE providing an audit trail and evidencing full compliance with the victim codes and witness charter.

This is an On Site role.

If you are a TVP employee and have you been in your current post for less than 12 months, you need to seek approval from your line manager to be eligible to apply for this role.

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. For more information on our benefits, please visit the supporting you page, via the link at the bottom of the advert.

The closing date for enquiries and receipt of completed applications is Sunday 27th September 2026.

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At Thames Valley Police (TVP) we work together to protect our communities. Whether as an officer, staff member or volunteer, you will make a difference and play an important role in helping achieve our mission. As you take on a role with pride and confidence, you will be supported, developed and valued, ensuring you can be at your best in the service of our communities. Learn more About Us .

Working Smart

You will be joining an organisation that strives to improve every day. In the post-pandemic era this means changing the way we work and deliver our services, which brings a number of benefits including a more flexible and capable workforce.

SupportingYou

Your wellbeing and safety is at the heart of all we do. Whilst you are doing the work that matters, we’ll be supporting you via a wide range of Wellbeing services, partnerships and initiatives. We have a number of active staff support networks and buddy schemes which you will have access to and can be involved with.We are committed to building a workforce that better reflects the communities we serve and an inclusive culture that not only values, but finds strength in difference. We also offer a comprehensive range of benefits and discount schemes, some provided directly by the organisation and others via partnerships including Blue Light card. Learn more about how we will beSupporting You .

Developing You

We promote a culture where your continuous professional development and learning is actively encouraged and where people have the opportunity, and responsibility, to achieve their full potential.

Vetting.

All posts require a level of Police Vetting as per the National Vetting Code of Practice. The residency requirement is necessary to enable all applicants to be checked in an equitable manner. Thames Valley Police will allow applicants to apply who do not necessarily reach the criteria as long as they have proven UK residency and supporting evidence where necessary. Applications will be considered on a case by case basis. As part of our ongoing commitment to fair and transparent recruitment, we provide guidance on how AI may be used during the application and interview processes. Please familiarise yourself with our AI Guidance for Applicants - TVP Careers