Police Staff Investigator - Local Authority

Spinwell Global Limited; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 56,482,000 - 59,926,000; Full time

Job summary

Spinwell Ltd is seeking a Police Staff Investigator in Staffordshire on a fixed-term contract until January 2028. The role offers a rate of £20.91 per hour inside IR35, working on criminal investigations and evidence gathering for public sector clients.

You will interview witnesses and suspects, prepare files for proceedings, liaise with partner agencies, and maintain records using police systems, with a strong focus on victims and community outcomes.

Qualifications

• Previous investigative experience within a policing, law enforcement, regulatory, military, or similar investigative environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience of managing workloads and meeting deadlines.
• Ability to produce high-quality written reports and case files.
• Strong victim-focused approach.
• Ability to work independently whilst contributing positively to a wider team.

Responsibilities

• Manage and progress criminal investigations in accordance with relevant legislation, policies, and procedures.
• Gather, review, and evaluate evidence from a variety of sources.
• Conduct witness, victim, and suspect interviews where appropriate.
• Prepare investigation files for criminal justice proceedings.
• Liaise effectively with partner agencies, victims, witnesses, and criminal justice partners.
• Undertake investigative actions to identify, locate, and pursue offenders.
• Ensure investigations are conducted professionally, ethically, and with a focus on victim care.
• Maintain accurate records and utilise police systems to support investigations.
• Contribute to achieving positive outcomes for victims and communities.

Skills

Investigative experience

Communications skills

Analytical skills

Report writing

Time management

Independent work

Victim-focused approach

Job description

About The Role

Role: Police Staff Investigator x 19 REF 378040

Contract Length: Until 02/01/28

Location: Staffordshire

IR35: Inside

Pay Rate to Intermediary: £20.91 per hour

Spinwell is recruiting for a Police Staff Investigator for an excellent opportunity within the public sector.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POLICE STAFF INVESTIGATOR

• Manage and progress criminal investigations in accordance with relevant legislation, policies, and procedures.
• Gather, review, and evaluate evidence from a variety of sources.
• Conduct witness, victim, and suspect interviews where appropriate.
• Prepare investigation files for criminal justice proceedings.
• Liaise effectively with partner agencies, victims, witnesses, and criminal justice partners.
• Undertake investigative actions to identify, locate, and pursue offenders.
• Ensure investigations are conducted professionally, ethically, and with a focus on victim care.
• Maintain accurate records and utilise police systems to support investigations.
• Contribute to achieving positive outcomes for victims and communities.

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE OF THE POLICE STAFF INVESTIGATOR

Essential Criteria

• Previous investigative experience within a policing, law enforcement, regulatory, military, or similar investigative environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience of managing workloads and meeting deadlines.
• Ability to produce high-quality written reports and case files.
• Strong victim-focused approach.
• Ability to work independently whilst contributing positively to a wider team.

Desirable Criteria

• PIP1 or PIP2 accreditation.
• Previous experience within a police investigation unit.
• Experience of interviewing victims, witnesses, or suspects.
• Knowledge of criminal law and criminal justice processes.

We welcome all applications regardless of background, in line with our commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion.

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