Serious Sexual Offence (RASSO) Investigators

Red Snapper Recruitment; Kendal; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking experienced PIP2-accredited Serious Sexual Offence Investigators for a temporary 6-month role in Cumbria. Responsibilities include conducting investigations, gathering evidence, and interviewing witnesses. Ideal candidates must have proven experience in serious sexual offences and strong communication skills. PAYE pay rate is £17.84 per hour. Interested individuals should send their CVs ASAP.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in investigating serious sexual offences.
• Strong understanding of investigative procedures and criminal justice processes.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough investigations into serious sexual offences.
• Gather, record, and retain intelligence and evidence.
• Interview witnesses and suspects, including formal ABE interviews.
• Collaborate with investigative teams to progress cases.

Skills

Investigating serious sexual offences

Conducting interviews

Evidence gathering

Maintaining professionalism

Education

PIP2 accreditation

ABE/Tier 3 accreditation

Job description

Serious Sexual Offence (RASSO) Investigators - Temporary

Locations: Kendal, Barrow, Carlisle (Cumbria)

Contract: Temporary - 6 months

Hours: Full-time

Pay Rate: £17.84 per hour (PAYE)

Security Clearance: Required

Recruiter: Red Snapper Recruitment (RSR)

About Red Snapper Recruitment

RSR is a public safety and enterprise security recruitment specialist. We partner with police forces across the UK to source highly skilled investigators and public safety professionals, supporting critical operations with the right talent at the right time.

We are currently recruiting experienced, PIP2-accredited investigators to provide backfill support to the Serious Sexual Offence Investigations (RASSO) teams in Cumbria. This temporary project will ensure continued investigative capacity for sensitive and high-priority sexual offence cases.

Role Purpose

These roles will support RASSO investigations within the Criminal Investigation Department (CID). Investigators will contribute to gathering evidence, conducting interviews, and ensuring cases progress efficiently through the criminal justice system.

Two specialist groups are required:

1. PIP2 Investigators

   • Base: Kendal or Barrow
   • Conduct serious sexual offence investigations within CID

2. PIP2 Investigators who are also Specialist Investigative Interviewers

   • Base: Carlisle or Kendal
   • Perform Achieving Best Evidence (ABE) video-recorded interviews with vulnerable witnesses
   • Work closely with RASSO teams to ensure investigative integrity

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough investigations into serious sexual offences in line with PIP2 standards
• Gather, record, and retain intelligence and evidence in compliance with legal and procedural requirements
• Interview witnesses and suspects, including performing formal ABE/Tier 3 interviews where applicable
• Collaborate with investigative teams and other agencies to progress cases effectively
• Maintain accurate case files and documentation in accordance with force policies
• Provide investigative resilience and backfill for operational teams as required

Essential Criteria

• PIP2 accreditation (mandatory)
• Proven experience in investigating serious sexual offences (RASSO)
• For Specialist Investigative Interviewer roles: ABE/Tier 3 accredited
• Strong understanding of investigative procedures and criminal justice processes
• Excellent communication, organisational, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to maintain professionalism and confidentiality in sensitive cases

Contract Details

• Temporary 6-month contract
• PAYE at £17.84 per hour
• Locations: Kendal, Barrow, Carlisle (Cumbria)
• Start: ASAP

How to Apply

If you are an experienced PIP2 RASSO Investigator (with or without Specialist Investigative Interviewer accreditation) and are interested in this temporary backfill opportunity, please send your CV to:

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Red Snapper Recruitment is a member of the Red Snapper Group. The Red Snapper Group acts as an employment agency (permanent) and employment business (temporary). Red Snapper Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer.