Looking for a new and exciting challenge, a career that really makes a difference in 2026? If so, then this could be your next opportunity!

Locations: Basingstoke, Isle of Wight, Portsmouth and Southampton

Salary: Starting at £38,759 rising to £42.939 upon obtaining PIP1 Qualification and inclusive of shift allowances (Basingstoke, Portsmouth and Southampton)*

Salary: Starting at £37,710 rising to £41.778 upon obtaining PIP1 Qualification and inclusive of shift allowances (Isle of Wight)*

Hours: 37 per week (part time hours can be considered after 9 week classroom based training plus 2 weeks settling in.  First 11 weeks in total. You will work a shift pattern which is a combination of days, lates and weekend working**

Closing Date: Sunday 8th February 2026 @23:59 hrs

Interviews will be held week beginnning 16th March 2026

We are recruiting for permanent Police Staff Investigator Trainees to join our Custody Interview Teams. The role is a challenging and rewarding position you will be involved in devising and implementing objective investigative strategies, gathering evidence, interviewing victims, witnesses and suspects all working to achieve justice for our communities.

A typical day will consist of you being on a day or late shift and arriving at the investigation centre to assist or lead in an investigation. This may involve attending the scene of the incident, speaking to witnesses, identifying and gathering vital evidence before interviewing the suspect in custody to prepare an investigative case file to present to the CPS; you could even be required to give evidence in Court. Some cases you’ll work alone, others alongside other PSI’s, Police Constables and Detectives; No day will be the same.

Our Police Staff Investigator trainees initially take part in a comprehensive modular, classroom based course. In addition to a period of mentoring and assessment whilst investigating current jobs. You will be supported by our experienced teams throughout your training and you will become an important member of the investigation team. As a trainee you will be trained in the Professionalising Investigation Programme level 1 (PIP1). This will develop and progress your interviewing and investigative skills so you can provide the best possible service to the public. There are development opportunities to progress to a PIP level 2 investigator and move laterally between the specialist investigation departments.

We value people from different backgrounds and cultures, diversity in thinking brings great results. Empathy and a sharp mind are important and you need to be a confident communicator in person and on paper. We offer flexible working, however you must be able to commit to completing the training courses required.

You’ll  have the opportunity to be part of a large organisation with all the potential opportunity for development and progression that can bring. You’ll have the opportunity to tailor your career as you choose, whether that be working at Detective level (PIP 2) or within a range of our specialist crime departments.

• Fantastic Local Government Pension scheme
• 24 days annual leave rising to 29 days after 5 years service - (pro-rata for part-time workers) PLUS  the 8 public bank holidays.
• Blue Light Card - Retail, holiday and leisure discounts.
• Family friendly policies supporting those with caring responsibilities
• Excellent wellbeing support including onsite wellbeing rooms and access to Employee Assistance Programme.
• Staff representation groups and inclusion networks.
• Gym facilities at a number of our buildings. 

You also have the opportunity to be part of a large organisation with all the potential opportunity for development and progression that can bring. You’ll have the opportunity to tailor your career as you choose, whether that be working at Detective level (PIP 2) or within a range of our specialist crime departments.

• Essential Application Criteria: Educated to QCF Level 2  (GCSE’s / O-Levels) with three to five passes including English and Mathematics or to have relevant work experience deemed to have brought the post holder to a similar level.
• You must also hold a full driving licence and be 18 years old or over.

We Take Ownership Level 1

We are collaborative Level 1

We Analyse Critically Level 1

We are Innovative and Open Minded Level 1

Courage

Respect and Empathy

Public Service

Candidate Guidance for Completing Application Forms

To find out more about the role, please visit the role profile:  Police Staff Investigator Trainee 

If you’ve got the skills and qualities we are looking for as a Police Staff Investigator, please follow the online application link to apply.

Thank you for your interest, and if you have any queries please get in touch with the please contact the Police Recruitment Team by either emailing: police.recruitment@hampshire.police.uk 

or by ringing: 023 80451611.

*Approx. shift allowances for the mainland (Basingstoke, Portsmouth and Southampton) is made up of 14% shift allowance and 22.16 hours weekend enhancement.

Approx. shift allowances for the Isle of Wight is calculated at 16.95 hours and 22.16 hours weekend enhancement. Please note the allowances for the Isle of Wight is slightly lower due to the shift pattern

Current base starting salary during training for 2025/2026 is £30.333 (Scale 5).  Base salary for 2025/2026 PIP1 qualified £33.603 (Scale 6) 

**Minimum part time hours are 30 per week due to nature of role and learning at the same time.  No annual leave can be taken within the first 11 weeks of the start date due to classroom based training

***We are only accepting a limited number of applications, we may bring the closing date forward and you may find the vacancy has closed for application submissions, even if you have started one. We are expecting a high level of interest. We therefore recommend you submit your application as soon as possible! 

Please note that the email address you supply when submitting an application will be used for contact throughout the full lifecycle of that vacancy. You will not be able to amend your contact details. You should therefore ensure that you choose an appropriately accessible email address, being mindful that the process may take several months for some roles.

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary is an inclusive employer and strives to have a workforce representative of the communities we police and serve. We recognise that we are not fully representative and are working to address this imbalance through a variety of initiatives. Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary is an equal opportunities employer that positively promotes flexible working, enabling officers and staff to achieve a healthy work-life balance whilst meeting operational requirements of the constabulary. We actively encourage applications to be made on a full time, part time or flexible working basis.

The Equality Act 2010 allows us to promote equality within Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary by adopting Positive Action to support people from under-represented groups. Our aim is to recruit talented people with a diverse range of skills and experience and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our Positive Action team are available to provide support through the application and assessment process by contacting: positive.action@hampshire.pnn.police.uk

The Disability Confident campaign aims to remove barriers, increase understanding and ensure that people have opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations. We will accommodate requests for reasonable adjustments where possible throughout our recruitment and promotions processes and encourage anyone requiring reasonable adjustments to disclose this at the earliest opportunity.