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Division / Department - Brighton & Hove Division
Grade - Grade 10
Status - Full Time or Happy to Talk Flexible Working
Contract Type - Permanent
Salary Grade Range - £34,329 - £37,692
Working Hours - 37.0 Hours per Week
Shift Allowance - Yes
Politically Restricted - No
Location - Brighton, Crowhurst Road

The starting salary for this role will usually be at the bottom of the salary range and will be pro-rata if the working hours are less than full time.

Chief Constables' Message

We really welcome your interest in joining our Police Force. It is a privilege to lead the teams in Surrey Police and Sussex Police who continuously work selflessly and tirelessly in order to keep people in our counties safe.

We are looking for talented and inspirational people who put the needs of the public at the heart of everything that they do and who want to make a difference. If you feel you are that person then we want to hear from you.

We wish you all the very best with your application.

The Role & Key Responsibilities

From your first day with us you will be part of a policing family making a real difference.

It is our mission to identify and protect vulnerable people, prevent and respond to harm and keep people safe.

We are looking for applications from individuals who are experienced PIP1 qualified Police Staff Investigators that either hold the relevant National Investigators Exam (NIE) or are committed to take and pass this within a specified period.

The role is varied and sometimes tough. You will work as part of a team to investigate serious and complex crimes, deal with victims, offenders and witnesses. Bringing offenders to justice is challenging but ultimately rewarding.

If this is the beginning of your PIP2 journey, this is a fantastic opportunity to work towards obtaining your PIP2 accreditation.

Skills & Experience

You must have police experience and to already be a PIP Level 1 with the potential to reach PIP Level 2.

Your application should evidence the following:

• A proven all-round investigative ability
• Possess an analytical mind, a methodical approach and have attention to detail.
• The ability to effectively and efficiently handle and interview victims, witnesses and suspects
• The rules of best evidence, investigate interviewing of both witnesses and suspects, case file preparation and an awareness of forensics.
• Key offences in criminal procedure legislation, including the PACE and CPIA
• The fundamental workings of the courts and the wider criminal justice system.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact with people from all walks of life and communicate with them at a level proportionate with their understanding.
• The ability to work as part of a team and with other agencies and partners
• Proficient is use of Police IT systems to enable crime investigation, evidence gathering, and case file preparation.

Why Work With Us?

Policing is an exciting 24/7 business and we all have commitments outside work. We’re invested in supporting people to balance their life with work and we encourage flexible working. We are open to conversations about job shares and part time working. We encourage agile working, giving you the opportunity to manage your own diary and work wherever you give the best service to the public. This may include flexi-time and home working.

We take pride in looking after our people and offer a variety of benefits;

• career progression
• contributory pension scheme (LGPS)
• generous annual leave allowance
• discounts for everyday spend
• on-site gyms and a range of sports clubs
• generous and supportive parental leave
• financial and mental wellbeing guidance and support
• discounted contributory healthcare scheme

Please use the following links for more information on the benefits of working withor

Further Information

For any queries or if you wish to discuss the role please contact: DI Sharon Ford via

Diversity Statement

We are only as good as our people. It's important that our officers and staff can be themselves in the workplace and we know that as an organisation we'll grow from the variety of thinking, approach, and the skills that diversity brings; all of which help us to deliver a better policing service. We strive to ensure how we deliver our services, provide information and how we recruit is open and accessible to all.

We have multiple staff support groups who help to improve our understanding of minority issues and ensure they are reflected in our work. We are proud members of Disability Confident, hold Race Equality Matters Trailblazer status, are a signatory of the Race at Work Charter and are aligned with the Armed Forces Covenant and the HeForShe movement.

We are committed to being an anti-racist police service. We promise to challenge injustice, ensure fairness and to uphold anti-racist principles in both our organisation and our communities.For more information, you can read our.

We value the differences that people bring from all backgrounds and communities. Regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, disability, social status, or religious belief, we would love to hear from you.

Please use the following links to find out more on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion atand

Additional Information

Following submission of your application you will receive a confirmation email with a copy of your application attached. Occasionally emails from this address can fall into spam/junk folders so please ensure this is checked regularly. You may wish to consider addingto your address/contact list to ensure you receive all communications.

This post is being advertised in parallel with Force redeployment processes. Any redeployees who are identified will be given preference. This may result in the post being withdrawn at any point during the recruitment process.

Please note that not all jobs are available for internal candidates across both Forces, the current agreed recruitment principles are;

• vacancies in collaborated units are available to all officers and staff across both Forces
• vacancies in non-collaborated units are only available to officers and staff within the Force with the vacancy unless it is advertised externally
• if the vacancy is advertised externally and an officer or member of staff from the other Force is successful it will result in a transfer of employment

Surrey Police and Sussex Police Special Constables, Volunteers and Agency Staff (excluding self employed workers) covered under the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) are eligible to apply for internal advertised posts.