Police Staff Investigator

Staffordshire Police; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Health and wellbeing support

Training and development

Blue light Card

Cycle to work scheme

Free Parking

Job summary

Staffordshire Police in the United Kingdom is seeking a Police Staff Investigator to join the Central Investigation Team. You will support the investigation of crime, gather evidence, obtain statements, and keep victims informed with a professional, compassionate, victim-centred approach.

No prior policing or investigative experience is required, and full training and ongoing support will be provided. The role offers varied work, opportunities to progress, and benefits including flexible working

Qualifications

• Must hold a full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Managing and progressing investigations under appropriate supervision.
• Gathering, reviewing, and evaluating information and evidence.
• Obtaining statements from victims and witnesses.
• Conducting investigative enquiries and following lines of investigation.
• Maintaining accurate records and updating police systems.
• Preparing case files and supporting the progression of investigations through the criminal justice process.
• Liaising with colleagues, partner agencies, and criminal justice organisations.
• Keeping victims informed and ensuring they receive a professional, compassionate, and victim-centred service.
• Identifying opportunities to progress investigations and achieve positive outcomes.
• Ensuring all enquiries are conducted in accordance with relevant legislation, policy, and procedure.

Job description

Staffordshire Police is continually striving to deliver the best possible service for the county’s residents, businesses and visitors. It is a fast-paced organisation, adaptive to modern policing needs and open to continual improvement.

Everyone who works for the force has an important role to play in shaping the future of Staffordshire Police. The force seeks people who will champion new ways of working, be collaborative and agile and represent in a fair and ethical manner those that Staffordshire Police serves.

About the Opportunity

Make a Difference. Support Victims. Deliver Justice.

Every investigation begins with a victim seeking support, answers, and justice. As an Investigative Officer within our Central Investigation Team (CIT), you will play a vital role in helping progress criminal investigations, supporting victims and witnesses, gathering evidence, and contributing to positive outcomes for local communities.

This is an exciting opportunity for individuals seeking a meaningful career where no two days are the same. You do not need previous policing or investigative experience to apply. We are looking for people with the right skills, attitude, and commitment to public service. Full training and ongoing support will be provided to help you develop into the role.

Whether you are currently working in customer service, administration, social care, education, the public sector, housing, retail management, the military, compliance, or any environment where communication, problem-solving, and professionalism are key, we would encourage you to apply.

About the Role

As a Police Staff Investigator, you will support the investigation of crime and contribute to delivering an effective service to victims and communities.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing and progressing investigations under appropriate supervision.
• Gathering, reviewing, and evaluating information and evidence.
• Obtaining statements from victims and witnesses.
• Conducting investigative enquiries and following lines of investigation.
• Maintaining accurate records and updating police systems.
• Preparing case files and supporting the progression of investigations through the criminal justice process.
• Liaising with colleagues, partner agencies, and criminal justice organisations.
• Keeping victims informed and ensuring they receive a professional, compassionate, and victim-centred service.
• Identifying opportunities to progress investigations and achieve positive outcomes.
• Ensuring all enquiries are conducted in accordance with relevant legislation, policy, and procedure.

You must hold a full UK Driving Licence.

Further details of the key tasks, responsibilities can be found within the role profile. As well as on our familiarisation event on the 28th of October via Microsoft Teams.

Interview date: WC 16th November

In addition to your salary, you will have access to a range of benefits including:

• Flexible / Agile Working
• Fostering friendly policy
• Family friendly policies – maternity, paternity, parental leave, adoption, disability leave and carers leave
• Access to health and wellbeing support
• Staff associations
• Reward and Recognition
• Blue light Card
• Flexible working options
• Training and development opportunities
• Car lease scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free Parking at selected sites
• Onsite catering facilities
• Access to Staff Networks
• Union support
• Financial products and services