PIP 2 Public Protection – Isle of Man Constabulary
Pay
£193.13 per day
Working Hours
40 hours per week – Monday to Friday (AM shift week) with one weekend in six.
Where necessary, undertake duties on a shift pattern to meet operational needs. Flexibility is essential, and working arrangements may be varied in accordance with service demand and organisational priorities.
Holiday
28 days holiday (Bank Holiday entitlement included within the 28 days).
Accommodation
Shared accommodation provided.
Flights
Three return flights between the UK and Isle of Man provided.
Role Purpose
The Public Protection Officer is responsible for protecting vulnerable people, investigating serious and complex offences, managing offender risk, and delivering high-quality safeguarding and investigative activity.
The postholder will manage investigations involving vulnerability, sexual offences, domestic abuse, child protection, safeguarding and offender management, whilst supporting intelligence-led and digitally enabled policing practices.
The role requires a proactive, victim-focused and trauma-informed approach, with the ability to build trust and confidence with victims, communities and partner agencies whilst pursuing justice and reducing harm.
Key Responsibilities
Investigation & Case Management
- Investigate serious and complex Public Protection offences.
- Manage investigations from initial report through to prosecution outcome.
- Gather, secure and evaluate evidence in accordance with PIP investigative standards.
- Conduct victim, witness and suspect interviews using approved investigative interviewing techniques.
- Prepare comprehensive case files for court and criminal justice processes.
- Present evidence professionally within legal proceedings where required.
- Maintain accurate investigative records and evidential audit trails.
Safeguarding & Vulnerability
- Identify and manage risks relating to vulnerable adults and children.
- Apply safeguarding legislation, policy and best practice effectively.
- Undertake risk assessments and implement safeguarding interventions.
- Support victims using a compassionate, trauma-informed and victim-centred approach.
- Escalate safeguarding concerns appropriately and ensure timely action.
Public Protection & Offender Management
- Manage and monitor high-risk individuals and offenders.
- Conduct structured risk assessments including ARMS where appropriate.
- Monitor compliance with court orders, licence conditions and notification requirements.
- Conduct proactive visits and enforcement activity where necessary.
- Support the prevention of reoffending and reduction of harm.
Partnership Working
- Work collaboratively with probation, social services, health, housing and third-sector agencies.
- Contribute effectively to MAPPA, MARAC and safeguarding arrangements.
- Build effective working relationships with internal and external partners.
- Share intelligence and information lawfully to support safeguarding and coordinated risk management.
Intelligence & Digital Investigation
- Gather, assess and develop intelligence relating to offending, vulnerability and safeguarding.
- Support investigations involving digital evidence and technology-enabled offending.
- Maintain accurate records on force systems including ViSOR where applicable.
- Contribute to intelligence-led policing activity and investigative development.
Professional Standards & Continuous Improvement
- Ensure compliance with:
- College of Policing APP
- Public Protection procedures
- MAPPA guidance
- Investigative standards and force policy
- Maintain the highest standards of professionalism, integrity and confidentiality.
- Support continuous improvement and evidence-based policing practice.
- Contribute positively to team learning and operational development.
Essential Requirements
- PIP 2 Investigation and Interview accredited.
- Experience within Public Protection, safeguarding, offender management or investigative policing.
- Strong understanding of vulnerability, safeguarding and victim-focused investigations.
- Demonstrable experience managing complex or high-risk investigations.
- Op Soteria awareness and operational knowledge.
- Full UK driving licence.
- Ability to obtain and maintain appropriate vetting clearance.
Desirable Requirements
- SAADIP and SCADIP trained – ideal; however, candidates who have previously held these accreditations, even if no longer current, will be considered.
- PIP 3 Witness and/or Suspect Interview trained – preferable but not essential.
- PIPPA trained – preferable but not essential.
- SUDIC investigation trained – preferable but not essential.
- Experience within Domestic Abuse, Serious Sexual Offences or Child Protection investigations.
- Experience handling digital evidence and technology-enabled offending.
- Knowledge of ViSOR, MAPPA and multi-agency safeguarding arrangements.
- Previous policing or law enforcement background.
Key Skills & Competencies
- Strong investigative and analytical capability.
- Ability to manage complex and sensitive investigations.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to build trust with victims, witnesses and partner agencies.
- Compassionate, trauma-informed and victim-focused approach.
- Strong decision-making and problem-solving capability.
- Emotional resilience and ability to remain calm under pressure.
- Ability to prioritise workload effectively in a high-demand environment.
- High standards of evidence gathering, case building and record keeping.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multi-agency environments.
- Commitment to ethical policing and continuous professional development.
Knowledge Requirements
- Public Protection and safeguarding legislation.
- Sexual offences legislation and investigative frameworks.
- MAPPA, MARAC and vulnerability management processes.
- Criminal investigation procedures and evidential standards.
- Understanding of digital investigations and digital evidence.
- Intelligence development and lawful information sharing protocols.
- Trauma-informed investigative practice and victim care principles.
Personal Attributes
- Professional resilience and emotional maturity.
- High integrity, accountability and confidentiality.
- Commitment to protecting vulnerable people and reducing harm.
- Compassionate and professional approach to victims and communities.
- Ability to remain calm and effective in challenging situations.
- Positive attitude towards learning, development and continuous improvement.
- Strong sense of personal responsibility and public service.
Additional Information
This role supports the Isle of Man Constabulary’s commitment to:
- Protecting vulnerable people
- Delivering high-quality investigations
- Strengthening safeguarding and Public Protection capability
- Supporting intelligence-led and digitally enabled policing
- Developing collaborative multi-agency partnerships
- Delivering outstanding service to victims and communities
