Investigator; Senior Non-Commissioned Officer JPAN

Investigator (Senior Non-Commissioned Officer) JPAN: 2182136

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Contract: 40 hours per week, three year fixed term, full commitment, will need to be flexible and ready to travel at short notice internationally. The Armed Forces do not pay overtime but Time Off In Lieu is available

Security clearance: UK Security Clearance and Non Police Personnel Vetting NPPV Level 2. All offers of employment are subject to UK security clearance. To gain this clearance applicants normally need at least five years’ UK residency.

The Zig Zag Career Pathway is an innovative Defence initiative that offers novel ways of entry into the Armed Forces. It’s a pilot programme that opens the door for people from a range of backgrounds to apply their professional skills in meaningful Defence roles. This opportunity is open to civilians, veterans and reservists.

We are seeking a skilled and dynamic PIP 2 accredited investigator to join the Global Response Team, delivering complex, ethical and timely investigations worldwide. This is a deployable, high readiness role suited to an individual with strong judgement, resilience, and the ability to collaborate effectively across agencies.

• Deploy globally to support investigations as required
• Conduct thorough investigations as directed by chain of command
• Produce complete and accurate investigation files for submission to the Director of Service Prosecutions
• Mentor, advise and support junior investigators and officers on their development pathway

We are looking for a motivated and proactive individual who demonstrates

• Relevant experience as a qualified PIP 2 investigator, with the ability to meet physical requirements for Public and Personal Safety Training
• Must be a UK citizen or British Dual National with five years’ continuous residency and hold a full UK manual driving licence
• Key skills including exceptional problem solving, critical thinking under pressure, excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, high emotional intelligence and resilience
• Qualifications including GCSE English and Maths at Grade C or above
• Other requirements including the ability to obtain and retain SC and NPPV Level 2, readiness to work longer hours when required, and the capability to deploy worldwide at short notice for periods of 7–21 nights

• Army Reserve Basic Training – various locations
• Armed Forces Act Powers and Legislation – Defence School of Police and Security
• Public and Personal Protection Training – Defence School of Police and Security
• Workplace induction and specific accredited training as required

• Salary £47,763 – £52,593 per year
• Pension: automatic enrolment in the non‑contributory Armed Forces Pension Scheme 2015 (opt‑out available)
• Leave: 30 days’ annual leave plus eight UK bank holidays
• Other benefits:
  Free medical and dental care, childcare benefits, enhanced parental leave packages, and flexible service arrangements

• Application: submit a CV via the SERVE portal. Eligibility checks are completed, and applications are sifted for suitability
• Interview: shortlisted candidates are invited to an interview covering technical skills, qualifications and suitability for military service (command, leadership and management experience)
• Medical Assessment: all candidates must pass a medical screening
• Offer: successful candidates receive terms and conditions, and a job offer letter

Don’t meet all the requirements? Get in touch anyway – we are keen to hear from talented individuals from diverse backgrounds. For questions or more information, contact:
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