PIP2 Investigator (CID)

Sussex Police; Guildford; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

LGPS pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Discounts for everyday spend

On-site gyms and sports clubs

Parental leave

Financial and mental wellbeing support

Discounted contributory healthcare

Job summary

Surrey Police is seeking a PIP2 Investigator to join Western CID in Guildford. You will conduct suspect and witness interviews, gather evidence, and prepare court files while liaising with the Crown Prosecution Service.

The role requires strong knowledge of criminal law and robust investigative capability. The post offers a 37-hour week, with a 9-week shift pattern including early and late shifts, and occasional night shifts.

Qualifications

• Must hold a PIP Level 2 accreditation or join the role as a PIP1 and be prepared to pass the NIE exam and portfolio within 18 months of appointment.
• We are looking for applicants with proven and well evidenced experience in criminal investigation.
• Priority will be given to those who have recent investigative experience at PIP2 level; NIE/National Investigators Exam is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Suspect interviews both in and out of custody.
• Witness interviews and statements.
• Evidence gathering and preparation of evidential files for court, including liaison with the Crown Prosecution Service.
• Giving evidence at court and victim care and management.
• Liaison with partner agencies and managing competing deadlines.

Skills

PIP Level 2 accreditation

NIE exam

National Investigators Exam

Interpersonal skills

Criminal law knowledge

Education

PIP1 qualification

Job description

Vacancy Information

Division / Department - Forcewide

Grade - Grade E

Status - Full Time

Contract Type - Permanent

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

Working Hours - 37.0 Hours per Week

Shift Allowance - No

Politically Restricted - No

Location - Guildford

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

From your first day with us you will be part of a policing family making a real difference.

It is our mission to identify and protect vulnerable people, prevent and respond to harm and keep people safe.

Western Division are seeking applicants for the role of PIP 2 Investigator working within Western CID.

• Suspect interviews both in and out of custody
• Witness interviews and statements
• Evidence gathering
• Preparation of evidential files for court to include liaison with the Crown Prosecution Service
• Giving evidence at court
• Victim care and management
• Liaison with partner agencies

CID work a 9-week shift pattern consisting of early shifts (0700 - 1600) and late shifts (1400 - 2200) however the successful applicant will also be expected to contribute to the night shift rota which involves working three night shifts in a row a handful of times per year.

Skills & Experience

Applicants for this role must hold a PIP Level 2 accreditation or join the role as a PIP1 and be prepared to pass the NIE exam and portfolio within 18 months of appointment.

We are looking for applicants with proven and well evidenced experience in criminal investigation. Priority will be given to those who have recent and relevant investigative experience at PIP2 level however applications are also invited from experienced PIP 1 qualified investigators who hold the National Investigators Exam (NIE).

CID is a busy office with high workloads and so it is imperative that applicants are able to effectively prioritise their own workload, work under pressure and take a methodical approach to meet competing deadlines.

Your application should include an overview of your investigative experience and you must be able to demonstrate sound knowledge of criminal law and procedure.

You should possess strong interpersonal skills in order to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, colleagues, partner agencies, victims, witnesses and suspects.

You will also be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of the Race Action Plan and anti-racist statement as put forth by Sussex Police

Why Work With Us?

Policing is an exciting 24/7 business and we all have commitments outside work. We're invested in supporting people to balance their life with work and we encourage flexible working. We are open to conversations about job shares and part time working. We encourage agile working, giving you the opportunity to manage your own diary and work wherever you give the best service to the public. This may include flexi-time and home working.

We take pride in looking after our people and offer a variety of benefits;

• career progression
• contributory pension scheme (LGPS)
• generous annual leave allowance
• discounts for everyday spend
• on-site gyms and a range of sports clubs
• generous and supportive parental leave
• financial and mental wellbeing guidance and support
• discounted contributory healthcare scheme

Please use the following links for more information on the benefits of working with Surrey Police

Further Information

For more details please contact: Brian Simmonds 4896

Diversity Statement

We are only as good as our people. It's important that our officers and staff can be themselves in the workplace and we know that as an organisation we'll grow from the variety of thinking, approach, and the skills that diversity brings; all of which help us to deliver a better policing service. We strive to ensure how we deliver our services, provide information and how we recruit is open and accessible to all.

We have multiple staff support groups who help to improve our understanding of minority issues and ensure they are reflected in our work. We are proud members of Disability Confident, hold Race Equality Matters Trailblazer status, are a signatory of the Race at Work Charter and are aligned with the Armed Forces Covenant and the HeForShe movement.

We are committed to being an anti-racist police service. We promise to challenge injustice, ensure fairness and to uphold anti-racist principles in both our organisation and our communities. For more information, you can read our full anti-racism statement here .

We value the differences that people bring from all backgrounds and communities. Regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, disability, social status, or religious belief, we would love to hear from you.

Please use the following links to find out more on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at Surrey Police and Sussex Police

Additional Information

This post is being advertised in parallel with Force redeployment processes. Any redeployees who are identified will be given preference. This may result in the post being withdrawn at any point during the recruitment process.

Please note that not all jobs are available for internal candidates across both Forces, the current agreed recruitment principles are;

• vacancies in collaborated units are available to all officers and staff across both Forces
• vacancies in non-collaborated units are only available to officers and staff within the Force with the vacancy unless it is advertised externally
• if the vacancy is advertised externally and an officer or member of staff from the other Force is successful it will result in a transfer of employment

Surrey Police and Sussex Police Special Constables, Volunteers and Agency Staff (excluding self employed workers) covered under the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) are eligible to apply for internal advertised posts.