Police Staff Investigator - PIP 1

Salary: £32,247 rising by yearly increments to a maximum of £35,526 per annum + Excellent Benefits including Government Pension

Location: Exeter Police Station

Type of employment: Permanent

Closing Date: 14/04/25 at 12:00.

About the role:

To safeguard and protect the vulnerable by investigating and detecting Professional Investigation Programme (PIP) Level 1 crime. To bring offenders to justice thereby supporting the Force mission, organisational priorities and the Police and Crime Plan. In particular, and in addition to level 1 responsibilities, hold agreed designated powers and to:

• Act as the investigator in the case, carrying out investigations professionally, ethically, thoroughly and expeditiously in accordance with investigation policy, Professional Investigation Programme (PIP) standards and legal requirements.
• Prepare and conduct interviews of suspects, preparing and delivering relevant disclosure. Carry out associated custody procedures.
• Operate flexibly across all investigatory strands.
• Investigate Child Abuse, Vulnerable Adult Abuse, Sexual Abuse, Domestic Abuse cases, Sexual offences and level 1 acquisitive crime.
• Deal with safeguarding, managing risk, in such cases as Child Neglect, Child Abuse, and Child Sexual Abuse, Offences against Vulnerable Adults, Domestic Assaults and Sexual Offences.
• Complete appropriate risk and impact assessments for the victim and where appropriate the wider community, ensuring that appropriate support is implemented.
• Liaise with victims and witnesses throughout the investigation, keeping them informed of progress and complying fully with the Victim Codes of Conduct.
• Provide a seamless service for victims that meets their individual needs by working closely with the Victim Care Unit and partner agencies.
• Ensure all material, including exhibits, are seized, examined and retained in accordance with legislation and policy.
• Support and utilise the National Intelligence Model (NIM) throughout investigations.
• Identify potential links to other investigations, co-ordinating decisions and actions with other investigating officers.
• Take appropriate action to identify and arrange for the apprehension of suspects in accordance with legislation and policy.
• Work closely with partner agencies in line with agreed protocols to appropriately safeguard and protect the public.
• Carry out image analysis on computer systems to identify offences, specifically focusing on priority areas around children, missing people, sexual abuse and modern slavery.
• Interview suspects and witnesses to PIP level standards and in accordance with the legislation and Force policy.
• Disclose material in accordance with the Criminal Procedures and Investigations Act 1996.
• Attend scenes when tasked, conduct initial investigations and complete tasks as necessary.
• Support Neighbourhood Policing teams in reducing Risk, Harm and Vulnerability.
• Work with Neighbourhood team to problem solve local priorities.

Want to know more about this role?

Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to the vacancy on our website for further information about the role including the role profile. For a conversation regarding the role, once you have viewed the full details on our website, please contact:

Hiring Line Manager: Daniel Macleod- EEM Moonstone Resourcing

Email Address: Daniel.MACLEOD@devonandcornwall.pnn.police.uk

What you get if you join us:

• A competitive salary with yearly increments.
• 25 days a year leave entitlement, with an increase to 30 days after 5 years continuous employment, plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part time workers).
• Access to heavily subsidised gym membership.
• Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme for discounts and services.
• Company sick pay.
• Competitive local government pension scheme.
• Job related equipment, as required.
• Free onsite parking at many police sites throughout the counties.
• Access to Group insurance scheme.
• Support networks, free Employees Assistance Programme, Occupational Health and wellbeing services.
• Development and training opportunities.
• Supportive and flexible training plan, including regular check-ins throughout your initial period of joining us.