Job Title: Mentor to Criminal Investigator
Salary:Competitive rate
Hours per week: 37 hours per week
Role length: Approx 12 months
Job type: Hybrid - travel to the office depends on business needs
Location: Cardiff
Postcode: CF24 0AB
Contract Type:Interim
Security Clearance Required
Essential Qualification: PIP2 (or equivalent via grandfather rights)
Safeguard the public. Deliver justice. Make a meaningful impact.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a skilled Criminal Investigator to support high-profile investigations within a central government department. Working in a fast-paced and sensitive environment, you’ll play a vital role in delivering robust, evidence-led outcomes that support national safety and public confidence.
Key Responsibilities:
* Plan, coordinate and carry out investigations alongside senior investigative officers.
* Assist in the preparation of High Court search warrant applications and conduct on-site operations using formal powers.
* Ensure full compliance with legal and procedural obligations throughout the investigative process.
* Analyse and evaluate gathered evidence, presenting findings to team leads and recommending next steps.
* Draft accurate and appropriate documentation in support of legal proceedings.
* Prepare comprehensive court packs and case files.
* Provide mentoring and support to new recruits, particularly those on the Policing Education Qualifications Framework (PEQF).
Required Experience:
* Experience in progressing evidential cases and conducting all relevant lines of enquiry.
* Effective collaboration with intelligence officers and analysts.
* Sound understanding of disclosure responsibilities.
* Previous involvement in coaching or mentoring investigative colleagues.
Essential Criteria:
* PIP2 accreditation (Professionalising Investigation Programme Level 2) or equivalent through grandfather rights.
Why apply?
This is a unique opportunity to contribute to complex investigations that have a tangible impact on public safety. You’ll join a dedicated team of professionals working on meaningful cases in an environment that values integrity, attention to detail, and collaboration.
How to Apply: Please submit your CV as soon as possible. CVs are being reviewed on a rolling basis.
If you do not hear from us within three working days, unfortunately your application has not been shortlisted on this occasion. Thank you for yourinterestin working with us.
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