Principal Responsibilities:
The police staff investigators PIP 2 role involves investigating mainly murder investigations dealing with suspects and witnesses for Level 2 serious and complex crimes. Unlike other DPSI roles, the applicant for this role MUST be already PIP 2 qualified and accredited.
Some of the principle responsibilities of a police staff investigators role PIP 2 include:
- To take ownership of serious and complex criminal investigations. To develop and record proportionate investigation plans and strategies. To prioritise lines of enquiry, to maximising the gathering of material by securing and preserving evidence under minimum supervision
- Interview suspects in accordance with PACE (Police and Criminal Evidence Act) Code C and E. This will include the exercise of designated powers under the Police Reform Act (incl search and seizure).
- Responsibility for exhibits in terms of their management, storage and submission for forensic examination.
- Creation of disclosure schedules in line with CPIA disclosure obligations, liaison with CPS / barristers.
- Gather, develop and use intelligence effectively utilising force IT systems to enhance investigations and inform other departments/line management of identified risks and safeguarding concerns.
- To manage each case individually, pursuing all identified lines of enquiry fairly and without bias, using effective decision making to ensure accurate and sufficient material to prepare case files.
- Be deployable within the EMSOU region. The shift pattern includes weekend and afternoon shifts. The post is based at Radford Road Police Station – the applicant must be able to base themselves from this location.
The role within Major Crime requires applicants to be PIP 2 qualified. Previous experience of working within an MIR is desirable but by no means essential. HOLMES management system experience is desirable but by no means essential. Management vetting is required.
For further details or an informal discussion, please contact Detective Chief Inspector Ruby Burrow.
To Apply
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 an expression of interest of no more than 2000 words referring to the person specification to evidence how you demonstrate your suitability for the role.
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.
Closing Date: 3rd April 2026
Interview / Assessment Date: TBC
Approximate start date for the role: 1st June 2026
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 – Management – you must have resided in the UK for at least the last 5 years, with less than 12 months spent abroad (some exceptions for those living on a UK military base).
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.
