PIP 1 Investigator

Full time vacancy

Thames Valley Police have the vison to be an excellent police service, trusted by all our communities. To achieve this vision and deliver our strategic aims and objectives, we are seeking highly motivated, skilled investigators to join us. This role will be based at Milton Keynes.

Role purpose:

You will manage and progress the investigation of criminal offences and other incidents/enquiries working as an integral part of a mixed economy team of Police Officers and staff; complete investigative actions, maintain victim and witness confidence and facilitate successful outcomes. Successful outcomes may on occasion, require the preparation of case papers, ensuring file completeness/delivery in accordance with Court deadlines, legislation and Force policy.

Accountability:

Plan, co-ordinate and undertake investigations as tasked, utilising all available appropriate techniques and technologies to detect and reduce crime thereby bringing offenders to justice
Plan and conduct the interviewing of victims, witnesses and potential suspects to identify further investigative opportunities
Prioritise, analyse and interpret Intelligence/evidence of scenes, using knowledge of appropriate forensic techniques to optimise intelligence/detection opportunities as required
Seize exhibits when required, ensuring they are handled according to current guidelines and policy
Ensure recording and storage of intelligence to maintain continuity and evidential integrity
Deliver a victim-centred service by engaging with, assessing and supporting victims to ensure investigations are concluded promptly in line with the Victims Code
Identify appropriate outcomes on completion of an investigation, including Court or out of court disposals. Create prosecution files as required, ensuring that they are evidentially sound, compliant with current CPS requirements and within required timescales
Comply with the Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act when conducting investigations
Attend all court hearings as required to give evidence, ensure welfare of victim and witnesses
Identify threat, harm, opportunity and risk within crimes, flagging and responding to safeguarding concerns during interactions with members of the public, in co-ordination with other departments / agencies.

Skills required to be successful:

Willingness to work towards and ability to achieve Professionalising Investigations Programme (PIP) 1 accreditation
Good communication skills, in particular listening and questioning skills, with the ability to engage effectively and demonstrate empathy with and understanding of people from diverse communities and backgrounds, sometimes in potentially confrontational situations
Meticulous attention to detail, the ability to think logically and the ability to gather and record information effectively
Problem solving and decision making skills with the ability to effectively analyse information and to identify and assess risk and vulnerability in order to set priorities
Experience of working within a team environment
Understanding of cultural differences and experience of working in a diverse environment
Must have capability to travel to different locations across the Force and undertake all assignments in a timely manner. Due to the requirement to work flexibly, unsocial hours and personal safety for lone working; public transport may not be available or suitable at these times. For this reason a full UK driving licence is essential.

As part of the Thames Valley Police family you will enjoy a fantastic range of benefits including 24 days annual leave per annum, pro-rata for part time (plus Bank Holidays), flexible working conditions, a wide range of lifestyle discounts, career development opportunities and have the option to join a local government pension scheme. To view a full list of our benefits, please click the below link.

If you are a TVP employee and have you been in your current post for less than 12 months, you need to seek approval from your line manager to be eligible to apply for this role.

If you are an ‘at risk’ member of staff, please apply directly to the At Risk Recruitment Mailbox with your REI form and do not complete the online application.

If you have any queries please contact the Recruitment Team at RecruitmentPoliceStaff@thamesvalley.police.uk quoting reference 22434. We will endeavour to respond to your query as quickly as possible.

Please use Google Chrome when completing your application, wherever possible, as this will enhance performance.

The closing date for enquiries and receipt of completed applications is Sunday 11th May 2025.

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