PIP2 Investigating Officer

South Yorkshire Police

Sheffield

Hybrid

GBP 33,000 - 37,000

Full time

13 hours ago

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Job summary

South Yorkshire Police is seeking a PIP 2 Investigating Officer to support Operation Camelot-Mike in researching and reviewing material for disclosure under legacy systems. The role is based in Carbrook, Sheffield, with a salary of £32,613–£37,020 and a 37‑hour week.

It is a temporary, 12‑month contract within the Professional Standards department. This position involves liaising with partner agencies, gathering evidence, interviewing witnesses, and ensuring compliance with safeguarding and

Qualifications

Must be over 18.
Must hold a full driving licence.
Must be able to physically undertake personal safety training.
National Investigator Exam passed.
Undertake PIP 2 investigator learning and development to achieve Professional Investigation Programme (PIP) 2 Investigator accreditation.
Demonstrable experience of complex information gathering and problem solving.
A detailed understanding of the criminal justice system.
Good communication skills with the ability to listen, empathise, provide support and adapt language, form, and message to meet the needs of different people / audiences.
Skilled in the use of IT packages, systems and/or databases to fulfil role requirements.
Able to break down a complex problem into component parts and determine appropriate action in investigations.
Ability to work effectively in a team to achieve shared objectives, demonstrating awareness of individual differences and providing support and advice as required.
Able to review own performance objectively and to develop and follow an appropriate improvement plan.
Able to plan own work and plan ahead, as well as identify and mitigate risks to delivery.
Able to proactively develop effective working relationships with colleagues, partners and other stakeholders.
Able to produce clear and concise reports and other documents within best practice procedures.
As part of this role the wearing of Personal Issue Body Armour will be required on some occasions.

Responsibilities

Liaise with investigators, specialists and managers to develop procedures to turn material into intelligence or evidence.
Collect material, intelligence and evidence from various sources, ensuring evidential admissibility.
Identify and plan investigative actions considering resources and priorities.
Assess threat, harm and risk to develop investigative plans.
Interview witnesses and suspects and gather information in line with standards and disclosure requirements.
Undertake search and custody procedures to protect the public.
Provide support for victims, conduct risk assessments, and coordinate with the Victim Care Unit.
Ensure material and exhibits are seized, examined and retained under policy.
Respond to safeguarding concerns and manage risk in cases including child protection and domestic abuse.
Prepare reports and maintain case files with proper disclosure and audit trails.

Skills

Full driving licence

PIP 2 Investigator accreditation

National Investigator Exam

Complex information gathering

Criminal justice system knowledge

Excellent communication skills

IT systems proficiency

Teamwork

Risk assessment

Report writing

Job description

Contract Type: Temporary for 12 months

In this role you will support the effective operation of Operation Camelot-Mike by facilitating enquiries from partner agencies into CSE related misconduct and criminality. This includes accurately researching and navigating legacy systems, and reviewing, assessing and providing material in line with disclosure requirements.

Job Description

Role: PIP 2 Investigating Officer

Department: Professional Standards

Location: Carbrook, Sheffield

Salary: £32,613 - £37,020

Hours: 37

Contract Type: Temporary for 12 months

Key Responsibilities

Liaise and work with other investigators, specialists and managers to establish and use appropriate methods for gathering material and to develop procedures to turn material into intelligence or evidence as part of the investigation into serious and complex investigations.
Collect and gather material, intelligence and evidence from a range of sources that are appropriate to the serious and complex nature of the investigation, record and retain evidence in a format that is evidentially admissible to support the investigative process.
Identify and plan own investigative actions, taking into account resources, priorities, and proportionality to achieve investigatory objectives.
Assess threat, harm and risk in order to develop and implement plans and strategies to investigate serious and complex crime.
Interview witnesses and suspects and gather all required information, intelligence and evidence in relation to serious and complex investigations in accordance with PIP2 investigative standards also generating further lines of enquiry where required to bring offenders to justice.
Undertake associated search and custody procedures to protect and safeguard the public in accordance with legislation and policy.
Provide appropriate support for victims during an investigation, completing risk assessments, and formulating a victim strategy where required, and working with the Victim Care Unit, to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the victim. Carry out analysis, assess evidence, and evaluate material generated by the investigation of serious and complex crimes to identify offenders.
Ensure all material, including exhibits generated by serious and complex crime are seized, examined, and retained in accordance with legislation and policy, where necessary.
Respond to safeguarding concerns and manage risk in cases, including but not limited to; child neglect, child abuse, and child sexual abuse, offences against vulnerable adults, domestic abuse and sexual offences to protect the most vulnerable people in society.
Prepare reports on the outcome of investigations and build and manage case files and conduct disclosure within best practice procedures to ensure there is an accurate audit trail.

Skills And Experience

Must be over 18.
Must hold a full driving licence.
Must be able to physically undertake personal safety training
Successfully passed National Investigator Exam
Undertake PIP 2 investigator learning and development to achieve Professional Investigation Programme (PIP) 2 Investigator accreditation.
Demonstrable experience of complex information gathering and problem solving
A detailed understanding of the criminal justice system.
Good communication skills with the ability to listen, empathise, provide support and adapt language, form, and message to meet the needs of different people / audiences.
Skilled in the use of use IT packages, systems and/or databases to fulfil role requirements.
Able to break down a complex problem into component parts and determine appropriate action in investigations.
Ability to work effectively in a team to achieve shared objectives, demonstrating awareness of individual differences and providing support and advice as required.
Able to review own performance objectively and to develop and follow an appropriate improvement plan.
Able to plan own work and plan ahead, as well as identify and mitigate risks to delivery.
Able to proactively develop effective working relationships with colleagues, partners and other stakeholders.
Able to produce clear and concise reports and other documents within best practice procedures.
As part of this role the wearing of Personal Issue Body Armour will be required on some occasions.

Skills and experience as documented in the role profile need to be evidenced in your application to be considered for interview.

What We Offer

We offer generous entitlements and supportive policies to enable a better work-life balance, some of which are listed below:

A highly competitive salary and access to a generous pension scheme
Generous annual leave allowance
A wide range of family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
Flexible working arrangements including flexi-time and hybrid working
A transparent and collaborative team culture underpinned by our core values of Fairness, Integrity & Trust
Comprehensive range of development and leadership courses to develop your career with South Yorkshire Police
Employee Assistant Programme (accessible 24/7) offering confidential support and advice
Flexible lifestyle benefits such as: Blue Light Card, Company Shop, Cycle to work scheme
Committed to embedding sustainability: South Yorkshire Police Sustainability Strategy 2020-2025 (yhrn.police)
Membership to the Sports and Social Club
Access to a wide range of staff support groups and networks

Eligibility

Applicants must meet the minimum requirement checkable history criteria, which must be taken into account for individuals applying to work with South Yorkshire Police in any capacity. A minimum checkable history of 5 years is required for this role and successfully undergoing recruitment vetting procedure is a pre‑requisite of employment with South Yorkshire Police.

Appearance & Standards

South Yorkshire Police is committed to striking a proportionate balance between self‑expression and the need to maintain role sensitive professional standards in dress and appearance. Officers, staff, and volunteers of South Yorkshire Police are permitted to have tattoos visible whilst on duty provided the tattoo is not considered to be unacceptable or otherwise inappropriate. Tattoos will be reviewed as part of the recruitment and selection process.

South Yorkshire Police’s overarching aim is to deliver an excellent police service to support safer communities. The public’s assessment of our excellence is influenced by the level of trust and confidence in us, as an organisation and as individuals. In comparison to the general public, police officers and police staff are held to a higher standards of behaviour and accountability. In applying to join the police, applicants are accepting of these higher standards and understand the implications on their right to privacy.

South Yorkshire Police’s Key Values

At South Yorkshire Police we have 3 key values which run through everything we do Fairness, Integrity & Trust, the attached document details the key behaviours we expect all employees to adhere to.

Smarter Ways Of Working

South Yorkshire Police is committed to developing working practices which assist staff to balance their personal and professional lives, whilst meeting the needs of the organisation. This in turn enables SYP to provide an outstanding service to the community.

There are 3 different categories as part of this which are: Fixed, Field and Hybrid.

This role has been evaluated as a Hybrid role.

Hybrid: Applicable when the work can be undertaken at any location, whether that be a SYP building or from home.

Contact Details

For further information about the role, please contact: T/DI Sam Newton on 07775 031647 or Office Manager, Alyshea Sharp on alyshea.sharp@southyorkshire.police.uk

Closing Date

Closing Date: 21st October 2026. Closing dates are not normally extended, other than in exceptional circumstances and agreement is made between the Recruitment Manager and the Line Manager for the role.

Candidate Information

Please note that, should you be successful at the interview stage and before appointment, the relevant pre‑employment checks are required. These include references, medical clearance, vetting clearance and sickness absence criteria check.

Diversity & Inclusion

Applications are particularly welcome from female and ethnic minority candidates.

It is really important to us that the department represents the community we serve, in order for us to provide the best service, utilising a range of backgrounds, experience and skills. We support and value all officers and staff and the unique experiences they bring to the role. We strongly encourage and welcome applications from these valuable underrepresented groups.

If you are from an underrepresented group and want to find out more about the support we can offer, please contact our dedicated team on positiveaction@southyorks.pnn.police.uk

In addition, we will look to support anyone who requires Part Time/Job share working hours.

Internal Candidates

You must apply through the internal jobs board.

This vacancy is temporary therefore, you must have the support of your current Line Manager to apply. If you are a permanent member of staff, this would be classed as a secondment opportunity. If you are on a fixed term contract, you must contact the Recruitment Team before applying.

Please ensure that you and your current line manager complete the attached consent form. Please email the completed form to the hiring line manager, with the role title and the closing date stated in the subject of your email.

Without support, your application will not be considered any further.

Further Information

This role is offered on a fixed‑term basis in accordance with applicable employment legislation and South Yorkshire Police policy.

Fixed‑term contracts are used where there is a genuine business need, such as project‑based work, temporary cover or time‑limited funding.The fixed term period is subject to change, linked to the posts requirements and may be subject to extension or early termination in line with appropriate notice period.

All fixed‑term employees will receive equal treatment and access to opportunities in line with our commitment to fair and inclusive employment practices.

Where appropriate, fixed‑term roles may be made permanent without the need for a further recruitment process.

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