Police Staff Investigator - PIP2
Location: Carlisle or Kendal Police Station
Contract: 6 month contract with likely extension
Hours: 37 hours per week (Monday-Friday) 8am-4pm
Pay Rate: £22 LTD per hour
About the Role:
To provide immediate investigative capacity within CID Rape and Serious Sexual Offence (RASSO) teams, managing complex investigations to a high professional and ethical standard under the supervision of a Detective Sergeant and Detective Inspector.
This role exists to reduce investigative backlogs, progress live RASSO investigations, and maintain victim confidence during a period of increased demand.
Available Posts & Locations: We are recruiting experienced, accredited PIP 2 Investigators for the following:
Option 1 – PIP 2 Investigator (RASSO)
Location: Kendal or Barrow
Role Focus: CID RASSO investigations
Option 2 – PIP 2 Investigator & Specialist Investigative Interviewer
Accreditation: PIP 2 + Specialist Investigative Interviewer (ABE / former Tier 3)
Location: Carlisle or Kendal
Role Focus: RASSO investigations including ABE video-recorded interviews
Key Responsibilities:
Conducting full RASSO investigations under PACE, CPIA and national guidance
Identifying, securing, preserving and reviewing evidential and third-party material
Recording victim and witness accounts, including ABE interviews where accredited
Interviewing suspects under caution, applying current law, codes of practice and investigative judgement
Completing house-to-house enquiries, TIE enquiries and search duties as required
Managing exhibits and maintaining evidential continuity
Reviewing and managing disclosure in line with CPIA and Attorney General’s Guidelines
Preparing high-quality case files for CPS submission and post-charge progression
Attending court and other legal proceedings when required
Maintaining victim and witness welfare throughout the investigative process
Essential skills and experience:
Accredited PIP 2 Investigator
Recent experience investigating Rape and Serious Sexual Offences
Strong working knowledge of:
PACE and Codes of Practice
CPIA and disclosure requirements
ABE guidelines
Proven ability to manage complex investigations with vulnerable victims
Availability to work full-time, office-based in Cumbria for the duration of the contract
Apply Now Service Care Solutions is proud to assist in this recruitment campaign. If you meet the above criteria and would like to be considered, please apply now or reach out directly to discuss the role in more detail.
Harry Greenhalgh
Recruitment Lead – Police | Youth Justice | Domestic Abuse
Service Care Solutions
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