Detective Staff Investigator - Police Staff


Posted on 30th Oct 2025

Detective Staff Investigator - Police Staff

Are you looking for a new challenge and see yourself as a detailed investigator ready to solve complex criminal cases and bring suspects to justice?

Nottinghamshire police are looking for enthusiastic staff to join our Criminal Investigation department (CID) as a qualified PIP2. As part of the role you will investigate a range of offences including sudden death, attempt murder, organised crime, stabbings, burglary, robbery, blackmail in addition to other complex crime. Every day will be different, interesting and fast paced.

In this role you will participate in interviewing victims, suspects and witnesses to a high standard.  You will investigate thoroughly to solve crime and provide an exceptional service to victims, the community and families. You will prepare and complete files in accordance with court deadlines, legislation, and force policy, ensuring that crimes under investigation are compliant with Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act 1996 (CPIA) and the Victims Charter. You will also work with the crown prosecution service and attend court to present evidence.   

As a commitment to your development, we can offer further training and provide mentoring on the job.

This job is based on working a shift pattern.

Key skills are

  • Be able to work as part of a team environment but also at times work independently.
  • Be thorough and detailed to provide a high standard of work in a timely manner
  • Have an investigative mindset to identify opportunities, be driven to find the answers and key lines of enquiry
  • Engage with the community to build trust in policing
  • Be an effective communicator who is experienced in dealing with a wide range of people and with effective interpersonal skills to ensure professional relationships are built and maintained and barriers to engagement are overcome.
  • Be able to collaborate with other departments and organisations in a professional way 

 

Key Skills & Experience Required

To apply you MUST either be signed off PIP2 investigations (professionalising investigations programme) or have completed you National investigators exam with a pass score of above 55.7%.

Once in role if not already completed you will be required to complete the PIP2 portfolio within 12 months of starting the role to be successful.

 

In addition to your application please attach your CV and a supporting statement of no more than 500 words on a Word Document detailing your skills for the role.

Shift allowances/benefits: Role includes shifts allowance  

 

To Apply

For further information about the role please contact DI Lisa Jones 3642 form St Anns CID on 01159670 999 ext 3103642

When applying, please complete the information on the next few screens.

The attached Job Description provides further details about the role.

When applying, refer to the person specification to evidence how you demonstrate your suitability for the role, ensuring the four areas have been considered.

You can also attach a supporting statement of no more than 500 words referring to the person specification to evidence how you demonstrate your suitability for the role, along with your CV.

Please ensure any documents you attach during your application do not have your name or any identifiable personal details included within the text or the document name (including any images), so that your application can remain anonymous.

For current Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner staff applicants, please note that Nottinghamshire Police would be a new employer. However, an agreement has been made whereby all tenure and length of service will be honoured.

Vetting Level – Recruitment– you must have resided in the UK for at least the last 3 years

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

All applicants will be subject to the Nottinghamshire Police Vetting Policy.

Nottinghamshire Police is committed to the principles of Equality, Fairness and Diversity, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community in our efforts to recruit a diverse and flexible workforce that reflects the people we serve.

Reasonable adjustments will be considered at a later stage for candidates successfully shortlisted. Please be aware, this will not cause any detriment or impact to your application, our aim is to support you throughout the process.

Current Nottinghamshire Police staff only: Candidates currently at risk will be required to complete and attach the at-risk pro-forma document.

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