Police Staff Investigator PIP Level 2 (Eastern Area) - HC619093

TN United Kingdom; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Police Staff Investigator to join their team in Portsmouth. This role offers the opportunity to engage in diverse investigative activities, from statement taking to suspect interviewing, within a supportive and professional environment. Ideal candidates will possess a PIP Level 2 qualification and relevant experience, ready to contribute to a team that makes a significant impact in the community. Enjoy competitive pay, flexible working options, and a range of personal development opportunities. If you are passionate about justice and community service, this position is a perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Variable bonus payment

Generous annual leave entitlement

Cycle to work scheme

Access to learning and development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Long service awards

Staff representation groups

Qualifications

• Qualified to PIP 2 or equivalent with proven investigatory experience.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct a variety of investigations including statement taking and suspect interviewing.
• Assist with case progression and court appearances.

Skills

Investigative Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Negotiation Skills

Report Writing

Leadership Skills

Education

Qualified to PIP 2 or equivalent

Experience as Detective Constable or equivalent

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Police Staff Investigator PIP Level 2 (Eastern Area) - HC619093, Portsmouth

Client: Shared Services Partnership

Location: Portsmouth, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

24.04.2025

Expiry Date:

08.06.2025

Job Description:

Police Staff Investigator PIP Level 2 – HC619093

Location: Portsmouth

Contract: Temporary (Fixed Term Contract)

Hours: Part and Full Time

Is this an opportunity for you?

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary are looking for experienced investigators based in Hampshire or the Isle of Wight willing to travel to a range of locations including Basingstoke, Portsmouth, Southampton or the Isle of Wight to be part of a professional and dedicated team carrying out a wide variety of investigations.

As a Police Staff Investigator (PSI), your duties will encompass a wide range of investigative activities including, but not limited to, statement taking, securing and reviewing CCTV, suspect interviewing, Offences Taken into Consideration (TIC’s), intelligence interviews, file building including disclosure declarations, and full Officer in Case (OIC) duties, which includes attending court and giving evidence.

You will also assist other investigators with key case progression such as disclosure reviews, redacting material, reviewing 3rd party data and document scheduling.

We require you to be qualified to PIP2 or equivalent, have proven experience of working within an investigatory type role, ideally with a working knowledge and experience of Criminal Law and Criminal Justice procedures.

This role will suit an experienced former Detective Constable, Detective Sergeant, Detective Inspector, Police Staff Investigator or Civilian Investigator looking for a range of flexible work.

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary is served by brave, committed and conscientious officers and staff and we would like you to join us. This is a role where you will make an important difference every day.

If your application is successful, you will be aligned to one of our 6 day inductions before joining your team. The inductions are full time hours Monday to Friday and usually based at Netley just outside Southampton.

About you

We want you for the person you are, the work and life experience you have and the skills you can bring to the organisation.

We need people who:

• Can cope under pressure and never give up,
• Can negotiate and deal with sensitive situations,
• Can work both independently and as part of a team,
• Have excellent communication skills,
• Are able to solve problems,
• Can write concise reports or other documents,
• Have great leadership skills, able to lead by example and seek advice when needed,
• Can develop and maintain resilience.

Are you tempted?

In addition to joining a fantastic team, you will also receive ongoing personal development including on-the-job training, building or enhancing current skills, driver training, personal safety and first aid training.

• Competitive pay with the ability to progress through the salary range.
• Variable bonus payment subject to annual review and eligibility (2024/2025 payment was £3000).
• Family friendly policies supporting those with caring responsibilities.
• Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 24 days (pro-rata for part-time workers) in addition to public holidays, rising to 29 after five years’ service.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities.
• Opportunity to join the Hampshire Police Leisure and Sports Club and obtain a Blue Light Card, offering a range of shopping, holiday and leisure discounts and other benefits.
• Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
• Long service and recognition awards.
• Staff representation groups and networks.

Essential Qualifications

Qualified to PIP 2 or equivalent.

Experienced Detective or Police Constable, Detective or Police Sergeant, Detective or Police Inspector and upwards, Police Staff Investigator or Civilian Investigator.

How to Apply

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Contact details for an informal discussion

Please contact us via email if you have any questions - [emailprotected] or call us on 023 80451611 between 8:30am and 4:30pm Monday to Friday.

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.

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.