PIP 1 Investigator
FTC/Secondment until 30/09/2026
In this exciting role, 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, prepare case papers ensuring file completeness/delivery in accordance with Court deadlines (if required), legislation and Force policy and maintain victim and witness confidence to facilitate successful outcomes.
The successful candidate will 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. They will support the wider investigative team as and when required by providing resilience, supporting fast time investigations where appropriate, ensuring investigative actions are recorded and maintained via NICHE to ensure accuracy, scrutiny, timely completion and adherence to the Victims Code.
A good standard of education with excellent verbal, written English and good numeracy skills is essential. Knowledge of current Thames Valley Police systems would also be highly desirable. An understanding of technology and capturing digital evidence would be highly advantageous.
You will have good communication, listening and questioning skills with the ability to engage with people at all levels sensitively and discreetly, sometimes in potentially confrontational or sensitive situations. You will be expected to be flexible around start and finish times in light of operational demands. You will also need to have meticulous attention to detail and the ability to gather and record information in a logical format along with problem solving and decision-making skills.
Capability to travel across the Force is required in order to undertake assignments in a timely manner and work flexibly. Due to personal safety for lone working, public transport may not be suitable. For this reason, a full driving licence is considered essential for this role. Some of the material and evidence being reviewed is distressing in nature, so successful candidates will need to demonstrate self-awareness and understand how to monitor and manage their own wellbeing.
This role will be based in Aylesbury.
A good level of fitness is required in order to complete officer safety training.
Along with all other posts in Force Crime, Intelligence and Specialist Operations Departments, this role will require an enhanced level of vetting. Psychological screening will also be required for this role.
If you are a permanent member of staff applying for this role, please note it will be offered on a secondment basis. Important: All secondments are assumed supported and that your line manager and Head of Department/Commander or Deputy are aware of your intention to apply. If the secondment is not supported then a strong business rationale must be sent to RecruitmentPoliceStaff@thamesvalley.police.uk quoting the reference number for the role.
Please note: Shift allowance, on-call or other job related allowances from the previous role will not be protected unless they are attached to the new role for the duration of the secondment.
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 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 have any queries please contact the Recruitment Team at RecruitmentPoliceStaff@thamesvalley.police.uk quoting reference 22743. We will endeavour to respond to your query as quickly as possible.
The closing date for enquiries and receipt of completed applications is Sunday 31st August 2025.