Police Staff Investigator - Digital Submissions and Investigations in Bradford

PIP1 Qualification Required

Location: Bradford

One post of 37 hours per week

Salary: £30,333 - £32,613 Scale 5 (Appointment with PIP1)

Position Summary: Prosecutions & Casualty Prevention Unit is recruiting one Police Staff Investigator to work within the Digital Submissions and Investigations Team. Working alongside other accredited police staff, the role is part of an investigative team dealing with complex cases in relation to fraud and false representation associated with traffic offences. The work involves the identification, disruption, and prosecution of organised criminal groups whose activities enable offenders to evade prosecution for traffic offences. You will be expected to utilise a range of investigative techniques to progress effective investigations into serious and complex crimes. These investigations typically concern attempts to pervert the course of justice (PCOJ), fraud and identity theft, presenting opportunities to exercise police powers under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002.

Responsibilities:

• Lead by example and behave in line with the Police Code of Ethics ensuring that the force values and behavioural expectations are clearly understood and considered by managers, officers and staff in their decision making and actions; reinforcing and influencing them through all interactions and processes.
• Collect and gather material, intelligence, and evidence from a range of sources including volume and priority crime reports, victims, witnesses, suspects and other sources and record and retain it in a format that is evidentially admissible to support the investigative process.
• Identify and plan own investigative actions taking account of resources and priorities and seek guidance from a supervisor as required in relation to proportionality in order to achieve investigatory objectives.
• Interview witnesses and suspects and gather all required information, intelligence, and evidence within the criminal law and the legal framework, under guidance from supervision, to help to bring offenders to justice.
• Undertake associated search and custody procedures with appropriate supervisory guidance to protect and safeguard the public in accordance with legislation and policy.
• Provide appropriate support to victims during an investigation to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the victim.
• Carry out analysis, assess evidence and evaluate material generated by the investigation of volume and priority crimes to identify offenders and ensure that all material including exhibits are seized, examined, and retained in accordance with legislation and policy where necessary, seeking advice and guidance from supervision as required.
• Prepare aspects of prosecution case files as directed utilising documentary control systems and obtain any outstanding evidence as required to assist in the initial preparation of a full file to the satisfaction of the Crown Prosecution Service.
• Ensure that all relevant intelligence is communicated to the appropriate Intelligence Unit to provide an up to date and effective bank of knowledge within the department and the Force.

What You Will Need:

• A minimum of PIP 1 upon appointment
• An understanding and knowledge of investigative processes
• An understanding of the appropriate legislation in relation to crime investigation, such as RIPA, ECHR, CPIA, PACE, Investigatory Powers Act.
• Demonstrate an ability to use IT systems.
• A good command of English both verbal and written.
• An understanding of the Criminal Justice System
• Can demonstrate investigative potential.
• Can demonstrate ability to communicate effectively (and therefore potential to interview suspects and victims).
• Willingness to attend training courses in relation to personal safety & defence tactics.

Benefits:

• Generous annual leave allowance of 25 days per year, rising to 32 days after 5 years.
• Full sick pay, depending on length of service.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Employee assistance service, accessible 24/7, providing counselling and financial advice for you and your immediate family.
• Recognised Trade unions and the Police Federation.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Blue Light discount (discounts include Asda, Costco, and other major high street brands).
• Free membership to The Company Shop.

Closing Date: 31st May 2026 at 23:55