Police Staff Investigator Homicide Review (PIP2) *2
Salary: Band 8, £36,066 - £41,028
Location: Ashington
Hours/Contract: 37 Hours, FTC/Secondment 24 Months
Working for #TeamNP
Our purpose at Team NP is simple: to keep people safe and to fight crime. But it takes more than officers alone to do the job – and that’s where our 2,000-strong team of police staff and 200 volunteers come in.
As one of the largest police forces in England we have a huge variety of departments and specialisms offering you endless opportunities. From mentoring and coaching schemes and online soft skills courses to leadership development programmes; we’ll give you the support, training and time to carve out the career you always wanted.
As one of the top 50 UK inclusive employers and a disability confident employer, we promote a culture of respect in the workplace so everyone can feel seen, heard and valued.
Whether you’re a member of staff or a volunteer, you can also expect first-rate support to manage your health and wellbeing. With year-round events, a 24/7 welfare support hotline and a leading approach to neurodiversity, our initiatives enable you to be at your best.
Above all else, here at Team NP, we can offer you a career that is so much more than just a job, it’s a chance to be part of something that really matters.
Learn about our full benefits package
The role
Here at Northumbria Police, we think our region is amazing! It takes a great deal of people from different backgrounds, with diverse skills and experience to serve our force area effectively, think you have what it takes to help us make a difference? This could be the perfect time for you to join us in our Crime Department as a PSI Homicide Review (PIP2).
Are you ready to play a vital role in delivering justice and uncovering the truth behind undetected homicides? We’re seeking two dedicated and experienced Police Staff Investigator (PIP2 accredited) to provide a professional and effective investigative service in complex homicide investigations. This is a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact by ensuring thorough, high-quality reviews that support victims, families, and communities.
In this critical position, you’ll contribute to homicide reviews and produce detailed, accurate reports for the Crime Management Team. Your specialist knowledge and investigative expertise will be essential in delivering professional, outcome-focused reviews that uphold the highest standards of policing.
What you’ll do
- Conduct in-depth reviews of historical and current major crime investigations including homicides
- Conduct quality assurance checks to ensure thorough and compliant investigations
- Provide detailed and well-presented reports and recommendations to support Homicide and major crime reviews and improve investigative practices.
This may include:
- Developing and managing investigative plans identifying actions and appropriate methods for gathering material that can be transferred into intelligence or compiled as evidence.
- Conducting interviews and obtaining accounts from victims, witnesses, and suspects, gathering information, intelligence and evidence, identifying further lines of enquiry.
- Attending and managing scenes of crimes to ensure evidence is protected and secured maximising forensic opportunities and all material, is examined, and retained in accordance with legislation, policy, and procedure.
- Carry out risk assessments for victims, witnesses, offenders, and premises.
- Prepare risk assessments, safety plans and ‘trigger’ plans to safeguard the Vulnerable
- Identify opportunities to disrupt criminal activity and work with internal and external partners to put these opportunities to use and problem solve.
Sound interesting? For further information, and to support your application, please view the job description.
What you’ll bring
Essential:
- Professionalising Investigations Programme (College of Policing) Post holders undertaking this role will be required to be accredited to PIP Level 2
- Strong ability to organise and plan workload according to priorities and deadlines
- A detailed understanding of the criminal justice system and a thorough and meticulous approach to undertaking tasks.
- Strong communication skills, both verbally and written
- Knowledge of Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act 1996.
- A proven ability to deliver within tight timescales and experience of interviewing suspects, victims and witnesses.
Desirable:
- Experience of key roles within the structure of a homicide or other major investigation, such as exhibits, disclosure or family liaison and knowledge of HOLMES.
- Experience of Achieving Best Evidence (ABE), video Interviewing of Children and Vulnerable Adults.
- Cellebrite kiosk training – the facility used to interrogate mobile phones and electronic devices.
- Cyber Investigation / Open Source / Knowledge - Investigatory Powers Act 2016 Police National Computer Trained.
- Police National Database Trained.
- Experience of using ‘Holmes’ System - disclosure HOLMES course and exhibits HOLMES course.
- Knowledge of problem orientated policing and experience of working in partnership both internally and externally
- Experience of oral and written reports and files of evidence and be able to evidence improving relationships with others
- Successful candidates must have the ability to travel around the force area as part of this role therefore it is desirable that applicants have a full UK driving license
We know it's important for you to feel that you're not only part of a great team, but part of a community. We welcome applications from suitably qualified people from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.
Harnessing these differences creates a productive environment in which everyone feels valued, and their talents are fully utilised. Appointments are based on merit alone.
Interested to learn more? For further information about the role please contact Angus Grassie or Ed Small by email at Angus.Grassie@northumbria.police.uk or Ed.Small@northumbria.police.uk.
What we offer
- 26 days’ leave (increasing to 30 days for 5 years+ service) plus 8 bank holidays
- NHS Fleet Solutions Car Lease Scheme
- Enhanced maternity, shared parental and adoption leave
- Flexi time - allowing you to fit your working hours around your individual needs
- Flexible working (we are happy to discuss options such as compressed hours)
- Fantastic market-leading public sector pension scheme with up to 16% employer contribution
- Corporate travel schemes – local rail, bus services and metro discounts
- Access to private healthcare and eye test vouchers
- Discounts on shopping and eating out thanks to the Blue Light Card and Blue Light Tickets
- We’ve invested in extensive paid sick leave, trained mental health first aiders on-site, an employee advice service for the times you need that additional support.
- Access to gyms in some stations
- Sports & Social Club – join our thriving sports scene at Team NP and enjoy further exclusive discounts on days out and travel
- Cycle to work scheme
- Opportunity to volunteer in local community
Vetting Level
If your application is successful, we’ll ask you to complete a Management Vetting (MV) form, therefore you must be a resident of the UK for a minimum period of 5 years to ensure vetting checks can be successfully performed. A job offer will be dependent upon vetting clearance, medical information, and references.
Please note this is a newly published pay banding subject to consultation at Northumbria Police.
If you have any queries about the application process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Team by email at careers@northumbria.police.uk
If you are successful in your application, you will have a 6-month probation period with us and you will be unable to apply for any other post advertised internally or externally until completion of this fixed-term.
Just so you know
We are committed to building a dynamic, agile workplace where meaningful connection are key. For roles designated as agile or home-based, employees will work from a Force site at least once a week, with two days recommended. Hiring managers will be happy to discuss how this works in practice at interview stage. This approach helps build strong relationships, supports wellbeing, and fosters collaboration across teams.
Our application form will help us understand how your work, education and life experience has prepared you for the role of a PSI PIP2 Homicide Review with #TeamNP. To help support your application research what makes us tick here at Northumbria, the role you’re applying for and the values and behaviours that contribute.
The recruitment process will consist of the initial application form followed by a face-to-face interview. Just so you know, you can save your application and come back to it any time prior to the closing date on the advert.
We are proud members of the Business Disability Forum, with whom we collaborate with to improve the lives of disabled employees. We are also a Disability Confident Employer, therefore if you demonstrate that you meet the minimum criteria for this role as stated in the advert, we will progress your application and offer you an interview.
If you tell us that you have a disability, we can make adjustments to support you through the recruitment process (for example we can arrange extra time for tests or provide a sign language interpreter) You can get in touch with us via careers@northumbria.police.uk for any support regarding the application process. Please provide us with plenty of notice so we can ensure your visit goes smoothly.
Use of AI in Applications: At Northumbria Police, we embrace innovative technologies to enhance our recruitment process. We understand that candidates may use AI tools to assist with their applications. While AI can be a valuable resource, we encourage applicants to ensure their submissions accurately reflect their personal qualifications, experiences, and skills. Our selection process includes thorough evaluations to verify the authenticity and suitability of all applications. We value genuine and thoughtful responses that showcase your unique strengths and perspectives.
If your application is successful, we’ll ask you to complete Management Vetting (MV) form, therefore you must be a resident of the UK for a minimum period of 5 years to ensure vetting checks can be successfully performed. A job offer will be dependent upon vetting clearance, medical information, and references.
Terms of appointment
This is a fixed term role subject to a six-month probationary period.
If you are successful in your application, you will have a six-month probation period with us where you will be unable to apply for any other post advertised internally or externally.
Please note if you are interested in applying for this secondment opportunity, please discuss this with your Line Manager and gain agreement prior to applying.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.