Job Description
Police Staff Investigator (PIP 2)Location: Exeter Police Station, Barnstaple, Bodmin, Camborne, Plymouth, Charles Cross, Plymouth, Crownhill, Falmouth, Linhay, Ashburton, Liskeard, Newquay, Newton Abbot, Okehampton, Penzance, St Austell, Torquay, TruroSalary: Grade 7 - Starts at £36,630 rising by yearly increments to a maximum of £40,893 per annumWe are welcoming applications for the role of Police staff investigator (PIP 2) with Devon & Cornwall Police based at the following location(s): Exeter Police Station, Barnstaple, Bodmin, Camborne, Plymouth, Charles Cross, Plymouth, Crownhill, Falmouth, Linhay, Ashburton, Liskeard, Newquay, Newton Abbot, Okehampton, Penzance, St Austell, Torquay, Truro.The RoleWe are proud to be expanding our team and strengthening our investigative capacity across Devon and Cornwall by recruiting up to 35 experienced Police Staff Investigators (PIP 2) to help us deliver the highest level of service to our communities. Vacancies are within our Criminal Investigation Department and Public Protection Units.About the roleYoull play a key role in investigating serious and complex crimes, working closely with victims, witnesses, and suspects. The cases you handle will span a range of Level 2 offences including: Rape and Serious Sexual Offences, Domestic abuse, Stalking and harassment; Serious acquisitive crime; Offences against the Person; High-impact cyber-enabled and cyber-dependent offences; Child abuse and neglect offences; Crimes against vulnerable adults etc.
Many of these investigations will proceed to Crown Court, often involving the most serious offences and having a significant impact on victims and communities. Your expertise will be vital in delivering justice and protecting those most at risk.The personPrevious achievement of PIP 2 Accreditation is essential for this role with experience in investigating serious and complex crime including conducting interviews with victims, witnesses, and suspects. Please note current registration is not required however you will be expected to be fully accredited within 12 months of taking up the position.
A strong investigative mindset with attention to detail to undertake complex cases to deadlines is key.HoursWe offer full-time and will consider part-time hours, with various shift patterns available. Some roles may attract additional allowances up to 14% and weekend working payments, depending on the hours and shifts worked. Please see example shift pattern attached.You will have an opportunity to specify your preferred locations and business area when you apply.LocationsWith many investigation offices across Devon and Cornwall, you will be able to select your preferred place of work from 16 locations.What you get if you join us:If you work for us, you will get access to:A competitive salary with yearly increments.25 days a year leave entitlement, with an increase to 30 days after 5 years continuous employment, plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part time workers).Access to heavily subsidised gym membership that will provide you access to police site gyms throughout the counties.Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme for discounts and services (requires a one off payment of £5)Company sick pay.Competitive local government pension scheme.Job related equipment, as required.Free onsite parking at many police sites throughout the counties.Access to Group insurance scheme (via salary sacrifice scheme).Support networks, free Employees Assistance Programme, Occupational Health and wellbeing services.Development and training opportunities.Supportive and flexible training plan, including regular check-ins throughout your initial period of joining us to ensure you are up to speed with the role and getting the support you needFlexitime, with the ability to undertake your hours flexibly and in line with business needTo ApplyIf you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Devon & Cornwall Police, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.TPBN1_UKTJ