Police Staff Investigator

Location: Exeter Police Station, Barnstaple, Bodmin, Camborne, Plymouth, Charles Cross, Plymouth, Crownhill, Falmouth, Linhay, Ashburton, Liskeard, Newquay, Newton Abbot, Okehampton, Penzance, St Austell, Torquay, Truro

Salary: Starts at £36,630 rising by yearly increments to a maximum of £40,893 per annum. Please note that the above salary is based on working 37 hours per week. If this role is part-time or you are appointed on a part-time basis your salary will be prorated to reflect this. Exceptions to starting salary may apply if you are an existing Devon and Cornwall or Dorset Police Staff employee substantively posted to a role at the same grade.

Hours per week: This role is 37 hours per week.

We are proud to be expanding our team and strengthening our investigative capacity across Devon and Cornwall by recruiting up to 35 experienced Police Staff Investigators (PIP 2) to help us deliver the highest level of service to our communities. Vacancies are within our Criminal Investigation Department and Public Protection Units.

The role: You’ll play a key role in investigating serious and complex crimes, working closely with victims, witnesses, and suspects. The cases you handle will span a range of Level 2 offences including:

• Rape and Serious Sexual Offences
• Domestic abuse
• Stalking and harassment
• Serious acquisitive crime
• Offences against the Person
• High-impact cyber-enabled and cyber-dependent offences
• Child abuse and neglect offences
• Crimes against vulnerable adults

Many of these investigations will proceed to Crown Court, often involving the most serious offences and having a significant impact on victims and communities. Your expertise will be vital in delivering justice and protecting those most at risk.

The person: Previous achievement of PIP 2 Accreditation is essential for this role with experience in investigating serious and complex crime including conducting interviews with victims, witnesses, and suspects. Please note current registration is not required however you will be expected to be fully accredited within 12 months of taking up the position. A strong investigative mindset with attention to detail to undertake complex cases to deadlines is key.

Hours: We offer full-time and will consider part-time hours, with various shift patterns available. Some roles may attract additional allowances up to 14% and weekend working payments, depending on the hours and shifts worked. You will have an opportunity to specify your preferred locations and business area when you apply.

Locations: With many investigation offices across Devon and Cornwall, you will be able to select your preferred place of work from 16 locations.

What You Get If You Join Us: If you work for us, you will get access to:

• A competitive salary with yearly increments.
• 25 days a year leave entitlement, with an increase to 30 days after 5 years continuous employment, plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part time workers).
• Access to heavily subsidised gym membership that will provide you access to police site gyms throughout the counties.
• Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme for discounts and services (requires a one off payment of £5).
• Company sick pay.
• Competitive local government pension scheme.
• Job related equipment, as required.
• Free onsite parking at many police sites throughout the counties.
• Access to Group insurance scheme (via salary sacrifice scheme).
• Support networks, free Employees Assistance Programme, Occupational Health and wellbeing services.
• Development and training opportunities.
• Supportive and flexible training plan, including regular check-ins throughout your initial period of joining us to ensure you are up to speed with the role and getting the support you need.
• Flexitime, with the ability to undertake your hours flexibly and in line with business need.

To Apply: If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Devon & Cornwall Police, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.