Overview
Be among the first 25 applicants. Devon and Cornwall Police provided pay range. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range
Salary: £36,630 rising to £40,893 per annum + Excellent Benefits including Government Pension
Hours per week: This role is 37 hours per week. 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 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 deliver the highest level of service to our communities. Vacancies are within our Criminal Investigation Department and Public Protection Units.
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. Many investigations proceed to Crown Court and have a significant impact on victims and communities. Your expertise will be vital in delivering justice and protecting those most at risk.
Accreditation
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. Current registration is not required; you will be expected to be fully accredited within 12 months of starting. A strong investigative mindset with attention to detail to undertake complex cases to deadlines is key.
Hours and location
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 hours and shifts worked. 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. 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 discussion regarding the role, once you have viewed full details on our website, please contact the Hiring Line Manager: David Pebworth, Chief Inspector - Learning & Development. Email: David.PEBWORTH@devonandcornwall.pnn.police.uk
Closing information
Closing Date: 15/09/2025, Midday
What you get if you join us
* Access to a competitive salary with yearly increments.
* 25 days a year leave entitlement, increasing to 30 days after 5 years of continuous employment, plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time workers).
* Access to heavily subsidised gym membership for 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.
* Flexible training plan with regular check-ins to support you in the role.
* Flexitime, with the ability to undertake your hours flexibly and in line with business needs.
Seniority level
* Not Applicable
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Other
* Industries: Law Enforcement
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