VACANCY
INVESTIGATOR
SALARY
£39,767 - £45,472- (GRADE B2) STAFF WILL BE APPOINTED ON POINT 1 OF THE SCALE- £39,767
STATUS
2 years fixed term
HOURS OF WORK
35 hours per week
LOCATION
Inverurie - working to a hybrid model of office and home with a requirement to travel across the North of Scotland and make visits to PIRC Hamilton office
CLOSING DATE
Sunday 18th October 2026
The Police Investigations and Review Commissioner (PIRC) is currently seeking to recruit an Investigator on a 2-year fixed term contract, based in Inverurie. The post incorporates a blended hybrid working arrangement from an office in Inverurie and home working, but with a regular requirement to travel across the North of Scotlandand visit our Hamilton offices as necessary.
The PIRC was established in 2013 and is responsible for carrying out independent investigations into incidents involving the police and independently review the way the police handle complaints from the public.
Our aim is to secure public confidence in policing in Scotland by supporting continuous improvement and promoting positive change.
You will join an investigations team who will support the Commissioner and Head of Investigations in carrying out effective and efficient investigations into serious incidents involving the police in Scotland. These can include investigations into deaths in police custody, death or serious injury following contact with the police or other criminal allegations against the police. You will be required to be on-call, on a rota basis, and be prepared to work unsocial and extended hours and be prepared for overnight stays away from home, where required. An additional remuneration allowance is payable for this work.
As an Investigator reporting to a Deputy Senior Investigator, you will be a member of a team carrying out independent investigations into the most significant incidents concerning the delivery of policing in Scotland.
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Investigator - 491578 in Inverurie employer: Police Investigations & Review Commissioner
The Police Investigations & Review Commissioner offers a unique opportunity to contribute to public accountability in policing while enjoying a supportive and collaborative work culture in Hamilton. With a focus on employee growth, this role provides access to professional development opportunities and the flexibility of a hybrid working environment, ensuring a healthy work-life balance. Join us to make a meaningful impact in your community while being part of an organisation that values accuracy, integrity, and timely responses.
Contact Details:
Police Investigations & Review Commissioner Recruitment Team
