Police Staff Investigator

Hampshire County Council; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental body is seeking a Police Staff Investigator PIP Level 1 to work at Southampton Central Police Station. This role involves gathering and reviewing evidence, conducting investigations into crime, and supporting victims throughout the process. The ideal candidate will have PIP Level 1 accreditation, demonstrable experience in complex information gathering, and a strong understanding of the criminal justice system. This position offers a permanent contract with flexible working options.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Support for under-represented groups

Qualifications

• Experience in complex investigations and gathering evidence.
• Knowledge of College Guidance relevant to investigations.
• Ability to apply appropriate interviewing techniques.

Responsibilities

• Collect and gather evidence from various sources.
• Identify and plan investigative actions effectively.
• Interview witnesses and suspects to gather required information.

Skills

Complex information gathering

Problem solving

Understanding of the criminal justice system

Education

PIP Level 1 accreditation

Job description

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Police Staff Investigator CAIT (West) PIP Level 1 - HC622800

Job Title: Police Staff Investigator CAIT (West) PIP Level 1 - HC622800

Location: Southampton Central Police Station

Contract: Permanent

Hours:37 hours per week

Closing Date:Monday 26th January 2026 at 23:59 hours

Are you looking for a new opportunity?

Are you a lateral thinker who thrives in a fast paced, time driven environment and are committed to making Hampshire and Isle of Wight a safer place for people to live?

If so we are looking for someone to join our team based at Southampton Central Police Staiton but working across the Force.

As a PIP 1 Investigator you will gather and review evidence and undertake investigations relating to volume and priority crime, to ascertain whether a person should be charged with an offence or if a person charged with an offence is guilty of that offence.

T he great thing about being part of CAIT is that there is no such thing as a typical day with every day being different. It might involve visiting children at schools, inspection of the living conditions of children, video interview of victims and interviews for suspects either in custody or under caution. No day is the same and the role also gives you the opportunity not to be stuck behind a desk but to go out and about and investigate offences thoroughly and comprehensively.

If this sounds like the job for you we would welcome your application.

About the role

• Collect and gather material, intelligence and evidence from a range of sources (including volume and priority crime reports, victims, witnesses, suspects and other sources of material) and record and retain it 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 in order to pursue all reasonable lines of enquiry whether they point towards or away from a suspect to achieve investigatory objectives.
• Interview witnesses and suspects, applying appropriate interviewing principles and techniques to gather all required information, intelligence and evidence within the criminal law and the legal framework to help bring offenders to justice.
• Use relevant powers, applying the arrest necessity test to consider arresting, apprehending where necessary, issuing special warnings and other options such as Released Under Investigation.
• Undertake associated search and custody procedures to protect and safeguard the public in accordance with legislation and policy.
• Complete risk assessments and provide appropriate support for victims during an investigation, through the formulation of a victim plan where required, to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the victim. Complete risk Role Profile PR100535 assessments and provide appropriate support for witnesses when planning investigative interviews to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the witnesses.

The successful candidate will be subject to a psychological assessment and vetting prior to an unconditional offer.

• Demonstrable experience of complex information gathering and problem solving.
• A detailed understanding of the criminal justice system.
• Knowledge and understanding of applicable College Guidance

Essential Qualifications

Essential:
Competent Investigator PIP1 (Applicants must have the Professionalising Investigations Programme (PIP) level 1 accreditation to be considered for this position).

You should also be aware of the Values (courage, respect and empathy, public service).

Contact details for an informal discussion

Please note that the email address you supply when submitting an application will be used for contact throughout the full lifecycle of that vacancy. You will not be able to amend your contact details. You should therefore ensure that you choose an appropriately accessible email address, being mindful that the process may take several months for some roles.

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary is an inclusive employer and strives to have a workforce representative of the communities we police and serve. We recognise that we are not fully representative and are working to address this imbalance through a variety of initiatives.

Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary is an equal opportunities employer that positively promotes flexible working, enabling officers and staff to achieve a healthy work-life balance whilst meeting operational requirements of the constabulary. We actively encourage applications to be made on a full time, part time or flexible working basis.

The Equality Act 2010 allows us to promote equality within Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary by adopting Positive Action to support people from under-represented groups. Our aim is to recruit talented people with a diverse range of skills and experience and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our Positive Action team are available to provide support through the application and assessment process by contacting: [e-mail]

The Disability Confident campaign aims to remove barriers, increase understanding and ensure that people have opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations. We will accommodate requests for reasonable adjustments where possible throughout our recruitment and promotions processes and encourage anyone requiring reasonable adjustments to disclose this at the earliest opportunity.