Salary:
£36,630 rising to £40,893 per annum + Excellent Benefits including Government Pension
Locations:
Exeter Police Station, Barnstaple, Bodmin, Camborne, Plymouth, Charles Cross, Falmouth, Linhay, Ashburton, Liskeard, Newquay, Penzance, Torquay
Closing Date:
15/09/2025, Midday
Hours per week:
This role is 37 hours per week. However, we welcome applications from individuals wishing to work on a part-time basis and we are willing to consider flexible working patterns subject to business need.
About the role:
We 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.
The role
You'll 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 person
Previous 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.
Hours
We 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.
Locations
The priority areas we need to fill are as follows:
* PPU, Ashburton; PPU, Torquay; PPU Bodmin
* CID Torquay; CID Exeter, CID Barnstaple, CID Liskeard, CID Bodmin, CID Newquay, CID Falmouth, CID Cambourne, CID Penzance, CID Charles Cross
Other areas which are not priorities but would be considered are PPU Exeter, PPU West Cornwall.
***IMPORTANT INFORMATION***
Applicants who previously applied, but failed at the shortlisting stage, can re-apply
Applicants who previously applied, but failed at the interview stage, cannot apply
Want to know more about this role?
Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to the vacancy on our website for further information about the role including the role profile. For a conversation regarding the role, once you have viewed the full details on our website, please contact:
Hiring Line Manager:
David Pebworth
- Chief Inspector - Learning & Development
Email Address:
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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 need
* Flexitime, with the ability to undertake your hours flexibly and in line with business need