Police Staff Investigator (PIP1/PIP2) – 12-Month Contract

Reed Specialist Recruitment; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Reed Specialist Recruitment is assisting a Hampshire-based law enforcement organisation in recruiting PIP1/PIP2 Police Staff Investigators on initial 12-month contracts. Roles available in Volume & Priority Crime or Serious & Complex Crime, with hours either full time or part time.

Vetting will be required and roles are based in Southampton, Portsmouth, and Basingstoke. Compensation includes £17.42/hour for PIP1 and £19.19/hour for PIP2, plus holiday and benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience of investigative work within a policing or criminal justice environment.
• Strong understanding of the criminal justice system and applicable guidance from the College of Policing.
• Evidence gathering and problem solving experience.
• Strong communication and empathy when working with victims and witnesses.
• Confident use of IT systems and investigative tools.
• Ability to prioritise workload and manage competing demands.
• Effective team working and stakeholder engagement.
• Strong report writing and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Gather, record and retain evidence and intelligence from victims, witnesses, suspects and other sources.
• Identify and pursue all reasonable lines of enquiry, proportionate to the nature of the offence.
• Conduct witness and suspect interviews in line with legal frameworks and investigative guidance.
• Apply arrest necessity tests and use relevant powers including arrest, RUI and special warnings where appropriate.
• Complete search and custody procedures in line with legislation and policy.
• Conduct victim and witness risk assessments and develop support plans where required.
• Liaise with colleagues and supervisors to progress investigations effectively.
• Analyse evidence to identify offenders and support charging decisions.
• Manage exhibits, disclosure and case files in accordance with legislation and policy.
• Respond to safeguarding concerns involving vulnerable victims.
• Prepare accurate reports and maintain audit trails throughout investigations.

Skills

Investigative experience

Strong communication

Problem solving

IT systems proficiency

Report writing

Teamwork

Stakeholder engagement

Education

PIP1 or PIP2 accreditation

Tools

Investigative tools

Job description

Reed Specialist Recruitment is assisting a Hampshire-based law enforcement organisation in recruiting PIP1/PIP2 Police Staff Investigators on initial 12-month contracts. Roles available in Volume & Priority Crime or Serious & Complex Crime, with hours either full time or part time.

Vetting will be required and roles are based in Southampton, Portsmouth, and Basingstoke. Compensation includes £17.42/hour for PIP1 and £19.19/hour for PIP2, plus holiday and benefits.