Police Staff Investigator (PSI) at PIP level 2

This role is based on one of the 20 Major Investigation Teams (MIT) in London. The purpose of a MIT is to investigate homicides and, as required, serious crime and high-risk missing person investigations. The role holder will conduct a range of investigative tasks, handle evidence and manage information under the direction of the SIO, IO or supervisor. The duties will be in line with current standards and to ensure cases are progressed effectively through the criminal justice system. This is an exciting role. You will work with police staff investigators (at PIP level 2) and Detective Constables. MITs are led by a DCI supported by Detective Inspectors and Detective Sergeants. The role of Senior Investigating Officer (SIO) will be performed by the DCI or DI.

You and your team will be based at one of the four SC hubs. Since your team can investigate incidents that have occurred across London, you will expected to be able to work anywhere in London.

Key Responsibilities:

The main duties and responsibilities are similar to those of a Detective Constable on a MIT, who also possess a PIP2 accreditation.

• Identify and plan investigative actions, considering resources, priorities and proportionality to achieve investigative objectives. The range of tasks is wide and includes interviewing suspects, interviewing victims and witnesses (including vulnerable and intimidated), taking statements, conducting searches of people & premises, conducting CCTV enquiries, managing intelligence and managing exhibits.
• Conduct core roles within a Major Investigation Team, subject to additional specific training. The roles are diverse and include Family Liaison Officer, Witness Officer, Exhibits Officer, Case Officer, Reader, Receiver, Phones Officer, Intelligence Officer, CCTV coordinator, Disclosure Officer, Digital Media Investigator, House-to-House Coordinator, Interviewing Officer
• Retrieve and process digital, forensic and documentary evidence in line with current standards to ensure evidence remains admissible
• Collect and gather material, intelligence and evidence from a range of sources. Record and retain it in a format that is evidentially admissible to support the investigative process
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to share relevant information
• Maintain accurate records and update police systems
• Apply investigative standards aligned with the Professionalising Investigation Programme (PIP) Level 2 framework
• Conduct any activities as required by the SIO or other supervisor, which is consistent with the Policing Professional Profile for PIP2 investigators from the College of Policing

This position is an exciting, operational role tackling serious criminality. Its nature is unpredictable but highly rewarding. We need staff who are able to flex their working arrangements to meet some of the most complex operational demands in the Met. This does mean that, on occasions, we may ask to change your rostered shift or work overtime to meet demands. Successful candidates will be expected to be flexible in their approach to meet these demands. We will discuss this with you during the recruitment phase.

Our Employee Commitments

Specialist Crime aims to create an inclusive and welcoming atmosphere and culture and an environment where all our people feel a strong sense of belonging and are able to reach their full potential.

Applications for job share and part time will be considered, although the full range of duties (early & late shifts and weekend working) will be required

How to apply

To begin your career at the Met, please click the “apply now” button below. The application process requires a Personal Statement and an online application form. Between these documents, please ensure you have demonstrated how you have satisfied the essential and desirable criteria.

• In the Personal Statement, explain your interest in the position, why you are applying, an overview of your career and illustrate how your skills and experiences make you a suitable candidate (Word limit – max 300 words)
• Using the Competency & Values Framework (CVF), provide an example in policing where you have evidenced each of the below competencies/values (Word limit – max 200 words per example)

 The competencies to be evidenced are:

• We are innovative and open-minded at level 1
• We take ownership at level 1
• We analyse critically at level 1

The values to be evidenced are:

• Integrity
• Courage

Please ensure that all the documents are saved in either PDF or Word format, clearly labelled with your name.

Candidates successful at the paper sift stage will be invited to interview.