Vacancy Information

Division / Department - Forcewide
Grade - Grade 10
Status - Full Time or Happy to Talk Flexible Working
Contract Type - Permanent
Salary Grade Range - £34,329 - £37,692
Working Hours -
Shift Allowance - Yes
Politically Restricted - No
Location - Forcewide

The starting salary for this role will usually be at the bottom of the salary range and will be pro-rata if the working hours are less than full time.

Chief Constables' Message

We really welcome your interest in joining our Police Force. It is a privilege to lead the teams in Surrey Police and Sussex Police who continuously work selflessly and tirelessly in order to keep people in our counties safe.

We are looking for talented and inspirational people who put the needs of the public at the heart of everything that they do and who want to make a difference. If you feel you are that person then we want to hear from you.

We wish you all the very best with your application.

Chief Constable Tim De Meyer & Chief Constable Jo Shiner

The Role & Key Responsibilities

Public Protection has an exciting opportunity for PIP2, or PIP1 looking to take the NIE, to join the new Bluestone and Iris Teams across the Force.

Public Protection is currently going through a review, where we are creating specialist teams within the area of safeguarding. The PIP2 Investigators will be based across five areas in Littlehampton, Crawley, Brighton, Eastbourne and Hastings. There are currently PIP2 investigator posts available at:

Eastbourne Bluestone x 2

Brighton & Hove Bluestone x 2

Crawley Bluestone x 1

Horsham Iris x 1

Bluestone Team – Will specialise in Serious Sexual Offences and High Risk Domestic Abuse

Iris Team – Child Protection and Adult Protection (Interfamilial abuse, persons in a position of trust both child and adult, abuse within care home and child/adult death)

From May 2025  the pattern will be three earlies, three lates and three rest days for the Bluestone Teams and a more Mon-Fri for the Iris Teams.

The Teams investigate some of the most complex crimes within the force and as such make the role one of the most rewarding departments to be part of. The department apprehends some of the most dangerous offenders, which results in some of the force’s most longest prison sentences, helping survivors to close a traumatic chapter of their lives and enabling them to move on to a brighter future.

The  Teams will be provide service to some of the most vulnerable people in our society, many of whom may be unwilling or unable to safeguard themselves. Officers working within these teams will work alongside partners across both adult and children services to safeguard victims within Sussex, the UK and nationally.

Public Protection is committed to supporting career development, which can include becoming an expert in role or supporting career advancement opportunities. We will work with you to help you maximise your potential.

If joining as PIP1, then will start on SPA 8 rising to SPA 10 on completion of the NIE. 

We encourage applications from flexible workers.

Key Responsibilities

The PIP2 Investigator will be the primary investigator for serious / complex crimes and for Child Protection / CSE investigations / High Risk Domestic Abuse and Abuse of vulnerable adults.

Thoroughly assess all cases to identify children and other vulnerable persons who may be at risk and ensure that these risks are recorded, assessed and where appropriate, escalated for further investigation and deployment of mitigation measures.

Together with relevant partner agencies, fully investigate allegations of abuse to ensure that all victims and those identified at risk are offered maximum protection and where appropriate prosecute offenders.

Attend strategy meetings and child protection case conferences to share police information with partner agencies and participate in safeguarding decision making processes. Identify and refer cases as appropriate for MARAC consideration.

Interview victims, witnesses and suspected offenders in cases of alleged abuse, prepare files appropriately, to ensure the best evidence is made available to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS).

Compile and submit case files in a timely and accurate manner and attend court as necessary.

Liaise with Social Services and other key agencies involved with the welfare of vulnerable people.

Provide an internal and external central point of liaison and reference with other agencies to identify and manage risk.

Provide advice to divisional staff and other professional people engaged in working with victims.

Skills & Experience

Demonstrate sound knowledge of criminal law and procedure, in particular sexual offences, violence against the person and child protection matters.

Possess strong interpersonal skills in order to communicate effectively, with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders; colleagues, partner agencies, victims, witnesses and suspects.

Demonstrate behaviour consistent with the code of ethics, force policies and procedures and policing professional framework. Maintain standards of conduct and professionalism both within the organisation and when representing Sussex Police externally.

Officers within Bluestone and Iris will be exposed to cases involving abuse of children and adults. This working environment demands that officers are adept at communicating tactfully and sensitively in challenging situations and requires a high degree of personal resilience.

Manage competing workload tasks and priorities, within time constraints and without the need for intensive management supervision.

Understanding/experience of DVPN / DVPO / DVDS processes.

Why Work With Us?

Policing is an exciting 24/7 business and we all have commitments outside work. We’re invested in supporting people to balance their life with work and we encourage flexible working. We are open to conversations about job shares and part time working. We encourage agile working, giving you the opportunity to manage your own diary and work wherever you give the best service to the public. This may include flexi-time and home working.

We take pride in looking after our people and offer a variety of benefits;

• career progression
• contributory pension scheme (LGPS)
• generous annual leave allowance
• discounts for everyday spend
• on-site gyms and a range of sports clubs
• generous and supportive parental leave
• financial and mental wellbeing guidance and support
• discounted contributory healthcare scheme

Please use the following links for more information on the benefits of working with  Sussex Police

Further Information

You must be committed to treating people fairly and honestly, and always act with integrity. Emotional resilience is a vital attribute when dealing with vulnerable people and difficult situations. You must be passionate about delivering an excellent service to the public. You will demonstrate attention to detail and have proficient IT skills. Experience of criminal justice procedures and criminal investigations.

If you have any questions regarding the role then please email DS Lindsay Russell – Lindsay.Russell@sussex.police.uk

Diversity Statement

We are only as good as our people.  It's important that our officers and staff can be themselves in the workplace and we know that as an organisation we'll grow from the variety of thinking, approach, and the skills that diversity brings; all of which help us to deliver a better policing service. We strive to ensure how we deliver our services, provide information and how we recruit is open and accessible to all.

We have multiple staff support groups who help to improve our understanding of minority issues and ensure they are reflected in our work. We are proud members of Disability Confident, hold Race Equality Matters Trailblazer status, are a signatory of the Race at Work Charter and are aligned with the Armed Forces Covenant and the HeForShe movement.

We are committed to being an anti-racist police service. We promise to challenge injustice, ensure fairness and to uphold anti-racist principles in both our organisation and our communities. For more information, you can read our full anti-racism statement here.

We value the differences that people bring from all backgrounds and communities. Regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, disability, social status, or religious belief, we would love to hear from you.

Please use the following links to find out more on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at Surrey Police and Sussex Police

Additional Information

Following submission of your application you will receive a confirmation email with a copy of your application attached. Occasionally emails from this address can fall into spam/junk folders so please ensure this is checked regularly.  You may wish to consider adding noreply@surreysussexpolice.as.recruitmail.com to your address/contact list to ensure you receive all communications.

This post is being advertised in parallel with Force redeployment processes.  Any redeployees who are identified will be given preference.  This may result in the post being withdrawn at any point during the recruitment process.

Please note that not all jobs are available for internal candidates across both Forces, the current agreed recruitment principles are;

• vacancies in collaborated units are available to all officers and staff across both Forces
• vacancies in non-collaborated units are only available to officers and staff within the Force with the vacancy unless it is advertised externally
• if the vacancy is advertised externally and an officer or member of staff from the other Force is successful it will result in a transfer of employment

Surrey Police and Sussex Police Special Constables, Volunteers and Agency Staff (excluding self employed workers) covered under the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) are eligible to apply for internal advertised posts.