Police Staff Investigator (PSI) - PIP level 2 - Permanent contract

West Mercia Police; Larkhill; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave + bank holidays

Health and wellbeing support via EAP/O

Staff Networks

Job summary

West Mercia Police is seeking PIP 2 qualified Police Staff Investigators across Hereford, Kidderminster, Redditch, Shrewsbury, Telford and Worcester. Roles may require travel between locations to support investigations; there will be no home working.

We will consider PIP 1 candidates who meet the role requirements with salary adjusted accordingly. This is a CV-only process with up-to-date employment histories essential.

Qualifications

• PIP 2 qualified Police Staff Investigators
• PIP 1 candidates considered if meeting role requirements

Responsibilities

• Prevent and detect crime
• Investigate criminal activity
• Participate in evidence gathering and criminal investigation tasks involving victims, witnesses, technical sources and suspects

Job description

Number of vacancies 14

Location Hereford, Kidderminster, Redditch, Shrewsbury, Telford, Worcester

We are seeking a number of PIP 2 qualified Police Staff Investigators based in the below locations:

We will consider PIP 1 qualified candidates if they meet the requirements detailed on the attached role profile. Please pay particular attention to the knowledge, experience and key skills on the role profile - the salary will be lower than the advertised salary for a PIP 1 qualified PSI.

Although the roles are based in these locations there may be a requirement to travel between these locations to support investigations.

We would ideally like full time people but we will consider part time candidates where it would work with our requirements.

The main purpose of the role is to prevent and detect crime. To investigate criminal activity. To actively participate in a wide range of evidence gathering and criminal investigation tasks involving victims, witnesses, technical sources and suspects

There will be no home working with these roles.

It is a CV only process – please ensure your employment history is up to date.

The closing date for this advert is 09:00 on Monday 30th November 2026

Why work for us?

• 26 da ys Annual leave + bank holidays
• Health and well beingsupport through an Employee Assistance Programme,OccupationalHealth servicesandStaffNetworks. .
• Police Mutual, affordable private healthcare and other savings.
• Discounts on Electric Vehicles and Cycle to work scheme.
• Register for a Blue light card – over 15,000 discounts from large national retailers.

• We embrace diversity and welcome applications from everyone.
• We are also happy to talk flexible working where it is suitable for the role.

Internal applicants who need redeployment will be offered positions ahead of other candidates, subject to them passing a selection process

We know that people from underrepresented backgrounds may hesitate to apply unless they meet every single requirement. We don’t want that to be a barrier for suitable candidates. If you meet the majorityof the criteriaand are excited about this role, we encourage you to apply. We’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace where everyone can thrive.

* Photo ID will be required at interview so please follow this link if you do not have a photo driving licence or passport (can be expired)