Post Title: Police Staff Investigator
Contract type: Fixed Term Contract until 31st March 2029 (Extension possible - pending future funding).
Rank/grade:
Salary: Starting Salary £42,220 + £6,920 London Weighting
Directorate/department: National Lead Force (NLF) – Domestic Corruption Unit
Vetting level required: (find out more here- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/national-security-vetting-clearance-levels)
Location: Guildhall Yard East
The City of London Corporation is currently undergoing a programme to ensure that our pay and reward practices are competitive and equitable across the whole organisation to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to thrive in the work that we do.
Who are we?
As City of London Police, we protect the people, businesses and infrastructure of the City of London, one of the most important and dynamic environments in the UK and globally. London City is the smallest borough in London, so does that make our job any less challenging? Absolutely not – because there’s so much going on.
City of London Police play a vital role in keeping the City of London diverse community safe. As a Police Staff Member you will be helping to making the city safer and deliver a valued service for those that live, work and visit the City.
Hybrid working - This Police Staff role adheres to Corporation of London’s hybrid working policy, which requires a 60% office attendance rate. The specifics of this will be discussed locally with your hiring manager if you’re successful for the role.
The City of London Police is keen to promote flexible working and will, subject to operational policing requirements, proactively consider all applications to work flexibly.
The City of London Police is committed to equality of opportunities and continuously strive for inclusivity within our Force. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, particularly from those who are disabled, have long-term health conditions, and/or are neurodivergent, those with Black, Asian and other Minority Ethnic backgrounds, female candidates, and LGBTQIA+ individuals.
About the team
The Domestic Corruption Unit (DCU), established in partnership with the Home Office, provides a national capability to coordinate the policing response to domestic bribery and corruption. It receives and assesses referrals from across policing, public sector, and private industry, determining appropriate action including direct investigation or allocation to partner agencies, while maintaining oversight and support.
Alongside its investigative role, the DCU works closely with national partners to develop intelligence on corruption threats and strengthen system-wide resilience. It has a strong focus on prevention and disruption, identifying vulnerabilities, improving organisational practices, and supporting a coordinated national response to protect the public and uphold integrity.
NLF ONLY: You can find out more about working within National Lead Force here- https://vimeo.com/1124775531/c2ea98aee0?share=copy
About the role
The role involves investigating complex and often sensitive domestic bribery and corruption cases, ranging from local matters through to national and multi-agency investigations. You will be responsible for planning and conducting enquiries, including executing search warrants, interviewing suspects and witnesses under caution, and gathering evidence from a range of sources such as digital, financial, and intelligence material. Acting as officer in the case where required, you will manage investigations end-to-end, ensuring all reasonable lines of enquiry are pursued and cases are prepared to a high evidential standard for submission to CPS and progression through the courts.
You will work as part of a specialist team environment, supporting wider investigations as well as leading your own, often alongside partner agencies and stakeholders. The role requires flexibility, with predominantly Monday–Friday working but occasional operational demands, travel, and out-of-hours activity. You will also contribute to core investigative functions such as disclosure management, review of digital material, and case building, operating within established procedures while maintaining a professional, proactive, and accountable approach to delivering complex investigations.
Responsibilities
In this role, you will be:
- Interviewing victims, witnesses and suspects in accordance with the appropriate legislation and procedures.
- Planning and conducting investigations and operations in line with policing standards including the creation of effective risk assessments, recording activity and updating victims and other relevant people.
- Preparing evidence, evidential statements and case files for use in court and to attend court and present evidence where required.
- Working in partnership with other agencies to prepare, submit and complete cases including attending court and presenting evidence.
- Gathering and analysing technical evidence such as telecoms, digital material, financial and crypto.
Requirements
Your application will be scored against the criteria listed below for shortlisting. Please give examples and evidence your ability, knowledge and experience against the points below in your application.
- Interviewing victims, witnesses and suspects in accordance with the appropriate legislation and procedures.
- Planning and conducting investigations and operations in line with policing standards including the creation of effective risk assessments, recording activity and updating victims and other relevant people.
- Preparing evidence, evidential statements and case files for use in court and to attend court and present evidence where required.
- Working in partnership with other agencies to prepare, submit and complete cases including attending court and presenting evidence.
- Gathering and analysing technical evidence such as telecoms, digital material, financial and crypto.
This vacancy is open only to those who have the right to work in the UK. Also, due to this role requiring MV/SC level vetting, you need to have continuously resided in the UK for the last 5 years. This residency needs to be in the immediate 5 years prior to this application. If you do not meet this requirement, you are not eligible to apply for the role, due to nature of the vetting checks needed.
If you would like to discuss the role please contact:
Ds Richard Worrall – Richard.Worrall@cityoflondon.police.uk
Ds Rebecca Knott – Rebecca.Knott@cityoflondon.police.uk
Selection Process
As part of the initial application process, you will be asked to evidence how your experience, skills, and knowledge align with the points listed above in the ‘Requirements Section.’
The application and interview will be tested under Level 2 of the College of Policing Competency and Values Framework.
Applicants who fail to address the skills/knowledge/experience of the job description will not be considered.
The closing date for applications is Sunday21st June at 23:59.
Following shortlisting, successful candidates will be invited to attend a competency-based interview, to be held week commencing 13th July 2026.
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Benefits:
A diverse workforce improves the service we provide to our public by making us more approachable and relevant within our communities. This is why it’s vitally important that we recruit people from a wide range of communities and backgrounds with an understanding of cultural issues and a wide range of skills. We therefore particularly encourage female and people from Black, Asian and other Minority Ethnic communities to join us.
The way we work is changing. With a few exceptions most roles will be able to accommodate part time, job share and flexible working patterns. We can also offer hybrid working patterns of home and office based shift patterns. Feel free to speak to us about any flexible working requirements.
The Force has a number of Staff Support Networks that can offer you support and advice. Applicants are very welcome to contact the networks directly if they need any support or ask any question before they apply. For further information on the networks and their contact details please visit:
- LGPS Pension Scheme -Local Government Pension Scheme explained - Which?
- Access to Blue Light Card scheme -Welcome to Blue Light Card
- Discounts within the Square Mile specifically for City of London Police employees
- Free access to our Force Gym (with dedicated time for female colleagues throughout the week), Personal Training Instructors with a range of specialisms, and a large variety of fitness and wellbeing programmes
- 29 days’ annual leave + bank holidays, increasing up to 34 days with continuous service
- Season Ticket Loans
