Police Staff Investigator (PSI) Level 2 - Police Staff

Nottinghamshire Police; Mansfield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local police force in England seeks a Police Staff Investigator to manage serious criminal investigations. Responsibilities include conducting interviews, managing exhibits, and ensuring evidence is preserved. Applicants must have experience in serious crime investigation and be ready to complete necessary accreditation. This role is based at Mansfield Police Station and requires flexibility with shifts and travel.

Qualifications

• Experience in investigating serious crime is essential.
• Prepared to pass the National Investigators Exam (NIE).
• Ability to manage complex investigations independently.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of serious and complex criminal investigations.
• Interview suspects according to PACE Code.
• Manage case files and ensure evidence preservation.

Skills

Investigating serious crimes

Interviewing suspects

Managing exhibits

Liaising with CPS

Using intelligence effectively

Job description

Principal Responsibilities:

The police staff investigators PIP 2 role reports to the CID Detective Sergeant. It involves investigating serious and complex crimes, crime series and Coronial investigations into sudden, unexpected or suspicious deaths.

Some of the principal responsibilities of a police staff investigators role PIP 2 include:

• To take ownership of serious and complex criminal investigations. To develop and record proportionate investigation plans and strategies. To prioritise lines of enquiry, to maximising the gathering of material by securing and preserving evidence under minimum supervision
• Interview suspects in accordance with PACE (Police and Criminal Evidence Act) Code C and E. This will include the exercise of designated powers under the Police Reform Act (incl search and seizure).
• Responsibility for exhibits in terms of their management, storage and submission for forensic examination.
• Creation of disclosure schedules in line with CPIA disclosure obligations, liaison with CPS / barristers.
• Gather, develop and use intelligence effectively utilising force IT systems to enhance investigations and inform other departments/line management of identified risks and safeguarding concerns.
• To manage each case individually, pursuing all identified lines of enquiry fairly and without bias, using effective decision making to ensure accurate and sufficient material to prepare case files.
• Be deployable across Nottinghamshire and be prepared to travel nationally where investigations require it. The shift pattern includes weekend and afternoon shifts. The post is based at Mansfield Police Station – the applicant must be able to base themselves from this location.

When applying, please complete the information on the next few screens.

The attached Job Description provides further details about the role.

When applying, refer to the person specification to evidence how you demonstrate your suitability for the role, ensuring the four areas have been considered.

You can also attach a supporting statement of no more than 500 words referring to the person specification to evidence how you demonstrate your suitability for the role, along with your CV.

Please ensure any documents you attach during your application do not have your name or any identifiable personal details included within the text or the document name (including any images), so that your application can remain anonymous.

Applicants are not required to be PIP2 accredited but must demonstrate experience in investigating serious crime and must be prepared to pass the National Investigators Exam (NIE) and complete a portfolio to achieve PIP2 accreditation.

For further details or an informal discussion, please contact Detective Inspector Luke Waller ([e-mail])

Closing Date for Expression of Interest 15th November 2025

Interview / Assessment Date: W/C 01/12/2025

For current Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner staff applicants, please note that Nottinghamshire Police would be a new employer. However, an agreement has been made whereby all tenure and length of service will be honoured.

Vetting Level – Recruitment – you must have resided in the UK for at least the last 3 years

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

All applicants will be subject to the Nottinghamshire Police Vetting Policy.

Nottinghamshire Police is committed to the principles of Equality, Fairness and Diversity, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community in our efforts to recruit a diverse and flexible workforce that reflects the people we serve.

Reasonable adjustments will be considered at a later stage for candidates successfully shortlisted. Please be aware, this will not cause any detriment or impact to your application, our aim is to support you throughout the process.

Current Nottinghamshire Police staff only: Candidates currently at risk will be required to complete and attach the at-risk pro-forma document.