At a Glance
- Tasks: Join the POLIT team to investigate online child sexual abuse material.
- Company: Staffordshire Police, dedicated to protecting the community.
- Benefits: Opportunity for career growth and working in a vital area of law enforcement.
- Other info: Work in a supportive team with occasional remote opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference by tackling complex online investigations.
- Qualifications: Experience in complex investigations and PIP2 qualification preferred.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Location - Staffordshire Police HQ
Applications invited from Pcs & Dcs
4 current positions with future vacancies
An excellent opportunity has arisen to join the POLIT team within PPU (Police Online Investigation team). The POLIT team is responsible for the reactive and proactive investigation into offenders involved in the possession and distribution of Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) online. The post requires that the candidate performs all the necessary roles involved with POLIT investigations.
The post holder will work within a team of investigators. Whilst their primary location of work will be Staffordshire Police HQ, there is an opportunity for occasional working from other offices across the Force. The post holder will be working in a small department that is integral to coordinating and investigating online CSAM investigations for the whole of Staffordshire.
It is an incredibly busy area of business with, on occasions, highly complex investigations that require an ability to work alongside tight deadlines and ensure prioritisation of NCA referrals into the Force. It is desirable for the successful applicant to have experience in dealing with complex investigations. PIP2 qualification is desirable with candidates or an aspiration to work towards accreditation.
For more information about the role please see the attached role profile. Please upload an Expression of Interest via the upload CV section of the application form.
Closing date - 17th July 2026 at Midday
If you require any further information, please contact DS Tessa Crabb at Tessa.Crabb@staffordshire.police.uk or DS Emily Raybould at Emily.Raybould@staffordshire.police.uk
