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25 x PSI Investigators - Hampshire

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Police Staff Investigator – Local Policing Action Team
Locations: Portsmouth, Southampton or Basingstoke
Positions: 25
Contract: 12 months plus
PIP2 Rate: £19.19 per hour
PIP1 Rate: £17.42 per hour
About the Role
We are recruiting 25 Police Staff Investigators to join a dedicated Local Policing Action Team, supporting reactive CID across a range of serious and complex crime, including sexual offences.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering high-quality, timely investigations and supporting Officers in Case (OICs) with a range of investigative activities.
Your work will directly contribute to better outcomes for victims and help strengthen the overall response to serious and complex crime.
The role will involve activities including CCTV recovery and review, house-to-house enquiries, witness statements, third-party enquiries and digital data analysis, alongside wider investigative responsibilities.
There may also be opportunities to case-hold investigations within Local Policing, subject to meeting the required criteria and demonstrating relevant investigative experience.
Key Responsibilities
As a Police Staff Investigator, you will be responsible for:

• Collecting and gathering material, intelligence and evidence from a wide range of sources.
• Conducting analysis, assessing evidence and evaluating investigative material.
• Supporting Officers in Case with the progression of investigations and completion of investigative actions.
• Identifying and planning appropriate investigative actions, taking account of resources, priorities and proportionality.
• Pursuing all reasonable lines of enquiry, whether they point towards or away from a suspect, to achieve investigative objectives.
• Interviewing witnesses and suspects using appropriate interviewing principles and techniques.
• Gathering information, intelligence and evidence in accordance with criminal law and the relevant legal framework.
• Using relevant designated investigative powers appropriately.
• Undertaking associated search and custody procedures in accordance with legislation, policy and safeguarding requirements.
• Completing risk assessments and identifying appropriate support for victims throughout an investigation.
• Developing and implementing victim plans where required to support the safety and wellbeing of victims.
• Liaising with investigators, managers and other relevant colleagues to identify effective methods of gathering material.
• Supporting the development of material into intelligence or evidence.
• Completing accurate and timely investigative records and documentation.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to ensure investigations progress effectively and within required timescales.

Essential Criteria
All applicants must:

• Hold a recognised PIP accreditation – PIP1 or PIP2, with evidence of accreditation required.
• Have relevant experience of working within an investigative environment.
• Be able to demonstrate an understanding of investigative principles, procedures and relevant legislation.
• Have strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Be able to assess information and evidence objectively.
• Demonstrate good attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Be able to manage competing priorities and investigative workloads.
• Work effectively as part of a wider investigative team.
• Demonstrate a commitment to supporting victims and delivering high-quality investigative outcomes.

Case-Holding Opportunities
Candidates who are interested in case-holding within Local Policing will need to demonstrate evidence of relevant previous experience.
Case-holding responsibilities will be subject to the required criteria being met and will involve taking greater ownership of investigative activity, including planning and progressing lines of enquiry and managing investigations appropriately.
What We Are Looking For
We are looking for investigators who are:

• Experienced and confident within an investigative environment.
• Thorough and analytical in their approach.
• Able to assess and interpret complex information and evidence.
• Confident conducting witness and suspect interviews.
• Organised and able to manage investigative priorities effectively.
• Committed to pursuing proportionate and reasonable lines of enquiry.
• Victim-focused and sensitive to the needs of those affected by crime.
• Comfortable working collaboratively with investigators, managers and partner agencies.
• Able to work under pressure while maintaining accuracy and professional standards.

Serious and Complex Crime Experience
The Local Policing Action Team will support investigations across a range of serious and complex crime, including sexual offences.
Experience of working on complex investigations and dealing with sensitive material will therefore be highly relevant to the role.
Why Apply?
This is an excellent opportunity for qualified Police Staff Investigators to join a dedicated investigative team and contribute directly to the progression of serious and complex investigations.
You will have the opportunity to use and develop your investigative skills across a varied caseload, supporting OICs and helping deliver positive outcomes for victims and the wider community.
Apply Now
We are recruiting for 25 positions across Portsmouth, Southampton and Basingstoke on contracts of 12 months plus.
PIP2: £19.19 per hour
PIP1: £17.42 per hour
If you hold PIP1 or PIP2 accreditation and are looking for an opportunity to utilise your investigative experience within Local Policing, we would be keen to hear from you.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, if you do not hear from us within 7 working days, your application has been unsuccessful.

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