Police Staff Investigator Trainee - HC622270 (Isle of Wight)

Hampshire County Council; Newport; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority is recruiting Police Staff Investigator Trainees in Newport (Isle of Wight). This permanent role involves conducting investigations, gathering evidence, and may require court appearances. The position offers a salary of £29,109 - £34,329 with extensive benefits including flexible working, professional training, and a supportive work environment. Candidates must have a QCF Level 2 qualification and a full driving licence.

Benefits

Generous annual leave starting at 24 days

Wellbeing support and Employee Assistance Programme

Retail, holiday and leisure discounts

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old or over.
• Full driving licence required.
• Relevant work experience deemed equivalent is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct investigations involving interviewing victims and suspects.
• Gather evidence and prepare case files.
• Assist in custody scenarios and provide court evidence.

Skills

Problem-solving

Confident communication

Empathy

Education

QCF Level 2 with three to five passes including English and Mathematics

Job description

Police Staff Investigator Trainee - HC622270 (Isle of Wight)

Police Staff Investigator Trainee – HC622270

Location: Newport (Isle of Wight)

Hours: 37 per week (part time hours can be considered after 11 week training period)

Salary: Scale 5/6 £29,109 - £34,329 plus shift enhancements (shifts include evenings and weekends)

Contract: Permanent

Closing date: Monday 22nd September 2025 at 23.59 hours

Intake dates: 27th April 2026, 21st September 2026 and 11th January 2027

Overview

Do you have a naturally inquisitive mind and enjoy problem solving?

We are recruiting Police Staff Investigator Trainees to join our Custody Interview Teams investigation department within Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary, starting on one of three intake dates: 27th April 2026, 21st September 2026, or 11th January 2027. Vacancies are based in Basingstoke, Newport (Isle of Wight), Portsmouth and Southampton.

A Police Staff Investigator has a challenging and rewarding role. You will need to devise and execute objective investigative strategies, including gathering evidence, interviewing victims, witnesses and suspects, and working to achieve justice for our communities.

A typical day may involve being on a day or late shift, arriving at the investigation centre to assist or lead in an investigation. This may involve attending the scene of the incident, speaking to witnesses, identifying and gathering vital evidence, and interviewing the suspect in custody to prepare an investigative case file to present to the CPS. You could also be required to give evidence in Court. Some cases you’ll work alone, others alongside PSI colleagues, Police Constables and Detectives; no day will be the same.

Training and development

Our Police Staff Investigator trainees initially take part in a comprehensive modular, classroom-based course. In addition to mentoring and assessment while investigating current jobs, you will be supported by our experienced teams throughout your training and you will become an important member of the investigation team.

As a trainee you will be trained in the Professionalising Investigation Programme level 1 (PIP1). This will develop and progress your interviewing and investigative skills so you can provide the best possible service to the public.

There are development opportunities to progress to a PIP level 2 investigator and move laterally between the specialist investigation departments.

We value people from different backgrounds and cultures; diversity in thinking brings great results. Empathy and a sharp mind are important, and you need to be a confident communicator in person and on paper.

We offer flexible working, however you must be able to commit to completing the training courses required.

Salary and Other Benefits

In addition to a highly rewarding career and a competitive base salary of £29,109 - £34,329 per annum, you’ll receive shift enhancements (shifts include evenings and weekends), making your potential earnings higher. Our benefits are extensive too and include:

• 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
• Access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities
• Retail, holiday and leisure discounts through Hampshire Police Leisure and Sports Club or Blue Light Card
• Excellent wellbeing support including onsite wellbeing rooms and access to Employee Assistance Programme
• Staff representation groups and inclusion network
• Gym facilities at a number of our buildings

You also have the opportunity to be part of a large organisation with potential for development and progression. You’ll have the opportunity to tailor your career as you choose, whether that be working at Detective level (PIP 2) or within a range of our specialist crime departments.

Educated to QCF Level 2 with three to five passes including English and Mathematics or relevant work experience deemed to have brought the post holder to a similar level.

You must also hold a full driving licence and be 18 years old or over.

If you’ve got the skills and qualities we are looking for as a Police Staff Investigator, please follow the online application link to apply. Please only make one application for the role of Trainee Police Staff Investigator, as your application can be considered against different areas based on preferences.

As well as PSI roles we are often advertising for a range of police officer and staff roles. More about this is available by searching “Hampshire Police careers” online.

Thank you for your interest, and if you have any queries please contact the Police Recruitment Team by emailing [e-mail] or by ringing 023 8045 1611.

*Minimum part-time hours are 30 per week due to the nature of the role and learning at the same time.

**Starting salary is £29,109 and increases with career development

***We are only accepting a limited number of applications. The closing date may be brought forward, and you may find the vacancy has closed for submissions even if you have started one. We expect high interest; submit your application as soon as possible.

****No annual leave can be taken within the first 11 weeks of the start date due to classroom-based training

Notes: The email address supplied when submitting an application will be used for contact throughout the vacancy lifecycle. Ensure you choose an accessible email address. Some roles may take several months to complete.

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 various initiatives.

Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary is an equal opportunities employer that promotes flexible working to help achieve a healthy work-life balance while meeting operational requirements. We actively encourage applications on a full-time, part-time, or flexible 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 Positive Action team can provide support through the application and assessment process at [e-mail]

The Disability Confident campaign aims to remove barriers, increase understanding and ensure people have opportunities to fulfil their potential. We will accommodate requests for reasonable adjustments where possible throughout recruitment and promotion processes and encourage disclosure of adjustment needs at the earliest opportunity.