PIP1 Investigating Officer

Surrey Police Service; Staines-upon-Thames; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift allowance

Job summary

Surrey Police is recruiting for a PIP1 Investigating Officer to join one of our investigation teams across multiple locations, including Reigate, Guildford and Staines. The starting salary ranges from £29,151 to £32,224 with a 36-hour week and a guaranteed pro‑rata arrangement if FT hours differ.

The role involves handling cases, interviewing suspects, collecting evidence, and liaising with prosecutors. Successful candidates will complete a 9‑week Inv Officer course, with shift allowances for

Qualifications

• Be educated to GCSE level Maths and English or have equivalent level experienced in the role or organisation.
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills and be comfortable sharing both positive and difficult news, and demonstrate the ability to work under pressure, solve problems and prioritise your workload.
• Be confident and have the skills and initiative to deal with challenging and unexpected situations.
• Be able to work effectively unsupervised whilst still being a team player.
• Be passionate about delivering an excellent service to the public
• Be committed to treating people fairly, honest and trustworthy, and always act with integrity.
• Be able to operate a computer database system and/or the willingness to undertake training and become proficient in the use of Surrey Police systems.
• PIP1 investigative experience would be beneficial but is not essential as training of PIP1 crime investigations alongside mentoring, will be offered.
• Have a full driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Joining one of our Investigation teams, every day is different. You will carry your own workload of crimes for which you are responsible. Your day could involve interviewing a suspect, gathering or reviewing evidence, taking witness statements, collecting items for forensic examination and creating case files for court. You will also see your case through the court trial process.
• You will gain trust from victims and witnesses and be responsible for keeping them updated throughout the investigation.
• You will be responsible for liaising with solicitors, the Crown Prosecution Service and our partner agencies.
• You will use the National Decision Model (NDM) and THRIVE assessment (Threat, Harm, Risk, Investigation opportunities, Vulnerability and Engagement) and Investigative Decision Making Model (IDMM) in order to make informed, accountable and well rationalised investigative decisions.
• This is a challenging role and it will also be emotionally demanding - although the work will be amongst the most rewarding in policing. Because of this it won't be for everyone which is why we are specifically looking for resilient individuals who are able to persevere in the face of adversity.
• If you are successful in your application for the role, you must be available to attend an 9-week Investigating Officer course in full. No annual leave is permitted during the course. The next course is scheduled to start late April 2027. If you are not available for the next course, you will be placed in a pool for the next intake.
• This role involves working a mixture of day and evening shifts, including weekend and bank holiday working for which you will receive a role‑dependent shift allowance.

Skills

GCSE Maths & English

Verbal & written communication

Work under pressure

Problem solving

Independent worker

Team player

Integrity

IT literacy / database systems

PIP1 exposure beneficial

Education

GCSE Maths & English

Job description

PIP1 Investigating Officer

Vacancy Information Division / Department - Forcewide

Grade - Grade E

Status - Full Time

Contract Type - Permanent

Salary Grade Range - £29,151 - £32,224

Working Hours - 36.0 Hours per Week

Shift Allowance - Yes

Politically Restricted - No

Location - Multiple Locations (see advert)

The starting salary for this role will usually be at the bottom of the salary range and will be pro-rata if the working hours are less than full time.

Chief Constables' Message

We really welcome your interest in joining our Police Force. It is a privilege to lead the teams in Surrey Police and Sussex Police who continuously work selflessly and tirelessly in order to keep people in our counties safe.

We are looking for talented and inspirational people who put the needs of the public at the heart of everything that they do and who want to make a difference. If you feel you are that person then we want to hear from you.

We wish you all the very best with your application.

Chief Constable Tim De Meyer & Chief Constable Jo Shiner

The Role & Key Responsibilities

Surrey Police have a range of exciting opportunities to join one of our Investigation Teams as a PIP1 ( Professionalising Investigations Programme) Investigating Officer.

Investigating Officers are an integral part of our teams, they work closely with their Police Staff and Police Officer colleagues to investigate a range of cases. They use a range of police systems and technology to gather evidence and identify offenders, working with internal and external partners to protect our communities, catch criminals and deliver an outstanding service to the public.

Surrey Police is looking to recruit to fill PIP1 vacancies across all our investigation teams

These roles are based at Reigate, Guildford and Staines.

Key Responsibilities

Joining one of our Investigation teams, every day is different. You will carry your own workload of crimes for which you are responsible. Your day could involve interviewing a suspect, gathering or reviewing evidence, taking witness statements, collecting items for forensic examination and creating case files for court. You will also see your case through the court trial process.

You will gain trust from victims and witnesses and be responsible for keeping them updated throughout the investigation.

You will be responsible for liaising with solicitors, the Crown Prosecution Service and our partner agencies.

You will use the National Decision Model (NDM) and THRIVE assessment (Threat, Harm, Risk, Investigation opportunities, Vulnerability and Engagement) and Investigative Decision Making Model (IDMM) in order to make informed, accountable and well rationalised investigative decisions.

This is a challenging role and it will also be emotionally demanding - although the work will be amongst the most rewarding in policing. Because of this it won't be for everyone which is why we are specifically looking for resilient individuals who are able to persevere in the face of adversity.

If you are successful in your application for the role, you must be available to attend an 9-week Investigating Officer course in full. No annual leave is permitted during the course. The next course is scheduled to start late April 2027. If you are not available for the next course, you will be placed in a pool for the next intake.

This role involves working a mixture of day and evening shifts, including weekend and bank holiday working for which you will receive a role‑dependent shift allowance.

Skills & Experience

To apply you will need to:

• Be educated to GCSE level Maths and English or have equivalent level experienced in the role or organisation.


• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills and be comfortable sharing both positive and difficult news, and demonstrate the ability to work under pressure, solve problems and prioritise your workload.


• Be confident and have the skills and initiative to deal with challenging and unexpected situations.


• Be able to work effectively unsupervised whilst still being a team player.


• Be passionate about delivering an excellent service to the public


• Be committed to treating people fairly, honest and trustworthy, and always act with integrity.


• Be able to operate a computer database system and/or the willingness to undertake training and become proficient in the use of Surrey Police systems.


• PIP1 investigative experience would be beneficial but is not essential as training of PIP1 crime investigations alongside mentoring, will be offered.


• Have a full driving licence.

Why Work With Us?

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