We are proud to be expanding our team and strengthening our investigative capacity across Devon and Cornwall by recruiting up to 35 experienced Police Staff Investigators (PIP 2) to help us deliver the highest level of service to our communities. Vacancies are within our Criminal Investigation Department and Public Protection Units. 

The role

You’ll play a key role in investigating serious and complex crimes, working closely with victims, witnesses, and suspects. The cases you handle will span a range of Level 2 offences including: Rape and Serious Sexual Offences, Domestic abuse, Stalking and harassment; Serious acquisitive crime; Offences against the Person; High-impact cyber-enabled and cyber-dependent offences; Child abuse and neglect offences; Crimes against vulnerable adults etc.  Many of these investigations will proceed to Crown Court, often involving the most serious offences and having a significant impact on victims and communities. Your expertise will be vital in delivering justice and protecting those most at risk.

The person

Previous achievement of PIP 2 Accreditation is essential for this role with experience in investigating serious and complex crime including conducting interviews with victims, witnesses, and suspects. Please note current registration is not required however you will be expected to be fully accredited within 12 months of taking up the position. A strong investigative mindset with attention to detail to undertake complex cases to deadlines is key.

Hours

We offer full-time and will consider part-time hours, with various shift patterns available. Some roles may attract additional allowances up to 14% and weekend working payments, depending on the hours and shifts worked. Please see example shift pattern attached.  

You will have an opportunity to specify your preferred locations and business area when you apply.

Locations

The priority areas we need to fill are as follows:

• PPU, Ashburton; PPU, Torquay; PPU Bodmin
• CID Torquay; CID Exeter, CID Barnstaple, CID Liskeard, CID Bodmin, CID Newquay, CID Falmouth, CID Cambourne, CID Penzance, CID Charles Cross

Other areas which are not priorities but would be considered are PPU Exeter, PPU West Cornwall.

***IMPORTANT INFORMATION***

Applicants who previously applied, but failed at the shortlisting stage, can re-apply

Applicants who previously applied, but failed at the interview stage, cannot apply