Investigating Officer PIP 1

Surrey Police are looking for experienced Criminal Investigators to work within the North Surrey Police based at Staines. Candidates must be PIP 1 and available to start in the position as soon as the required clearances are completed and authorised. Working Monday to Friday, 36 hours per week, between the hours of 8am and 5pm. You will be based at Staines Police Station with a salary of £17.70 per hour.

PLEASE NOTE: DUE TO POLICE VETTING CRITERIA YOU MUST HAVE RESIDED WITHIN THE UK CONTINUOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 5 YEARS AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION.

Responsibilities include:

• Undertaking necessary enquiries including statement taking, exhibit handling, witness and victim contact, and prisoner processing through interview and file preparation and submission.
• Preparing court files for early first hearings and administrative hearings, and internal files for offenders suitable for out of court disposal.
• Identifying and planning investigative actions at PIP 1 level, considering resources, priorities, and proportionality.
• Interviewing witnesses and suspects, applying appropriate interviewing principles and techniques.
• Ensuring concise and accurate statements are recorded, meeting evidential quality standards and complying with guidelines laid down by the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS).
• Completing risk assessments and providing appropriate support for victims during investigations.
• Liaising and working with other investigators and managers to gather material and develop procedures.
• Carrying out analysis, assessing evidence, and evaluating material generated by investigations.
• Ensuring all material, including exhibits, are seized, examined, and retained in accordance with legislation and policy.
• Responding to safeguarding concerns and managing risk in cases involving vulnerable individuals.
• Preparing reports on investigation outcomes, building and managing case files, and conducting disclosure within best practice procedures.
• Attending court as OIC for PIP 1 investigations and giving evidence related to investigations.
• Assisting with searches following arrests and seizing evidential property where appropriate.
• Providing high-quality victim and witness contact in accordance with the Victims' Code.

Experience/Knowledge:

• Proven experience in investigation matters and conducting interviews to a high standard.
• A working knowledge or willingness to obtain knowledge of criminal law and the criminal justice system.
• The ability to communicate professionally and with empathy.
• The ability to operate a computer database system and/or willingness to undertake training.
• The ability to manage multiple tasks and workloads effectively.
• Work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Provide detailed updates and situational reports for supervisors.
• Communicate with various departments across the force to articulate investigation needs.
• A methodical approach to work.
• A full and valid driving licence for motor cars.

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