Police Investigator

Location:

Staffordshire Police Headquarters

Grade:
Grade E (£28,071 - £32,613)

Part/full time:
Full Time

Hours per week: 37

Type of contract:
Permanent

As a Police Staff Investigator, you will support the investigation of crime and contribute to delivering an effective service to victims and communities.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing and progressing investigations under appropriate supervision.
• Gathering, reviewing, and evaluating information and evidence.
• Obtaining statements from victims and witnesses.
• Conducting investigative enquiries and following lines of investigation.
• Maintaining accurate records and updating police systems.
• Preparing case files and supporting the progression of investigations through the criminal justice process.
• Liaising with colleagues, partner agencies, and criminal justice organisations.
• Keeping victims informed and ensuring they receive a professional, compassionate, and victim-centred service.
• Identifying opportunities to progress investigations and achieve positive outcomes.
• Ensuring all enquiries are conducted in accordance with relevant legislation, policy, and procedure.

You must hold a full UK Driving Licence.

Further details of the key tasks, responsibilities can be found within the role profile. As well as on our familiarisation event on the 28th of October via Microsoft Teams.

2nd November 2026 12 Midday

WC 16th November 2026

• Pension Scheme - Employers Pension contribution 21.5% Staffordshire Pension Fund -
• Generous holiday entitlement, plus Bank Holidays.
• Flexible / Agile Working
• Sick pay scheme
• Fostering friendly policy
• Family friendly policies - maternity, paternity, parental leave, adoption, disability leave and carers leave
• Access to health and wellbeing support
• Eye care vouchers
• On site Gyms
• Staff associations
• Reward and Recognition
• Blue light Card
• Flexible working options
• Training and development opportunities
• Car lease scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free Parking at selected sites
• Onsite catering facilities
• Access to Staff Networks
• Union support
• Financial products and services

Please note that applications are welcomed from all suitably qualified/experienced individuals. However prior consideration will be given to applications from individuals who are 'at risk' and employed by Staffordshire Police. If an appointment is made from that at risk group, the post may be withdrawn. In this event, a representative from the People Services team will notify any affected applicants.

Staffordshire Police is fully supportive of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and strives to employ a workforce that represents the community we serve.

Please note you will need to have been a resident in the UK for the last three years consecutively for RV Level roles and five years for MV Level roles (see below link around Vetting for more information).

Please note if successful at interview and commence pre-employment checks this will include vetting, please see what this involves and the process via the below link.

Vetting Level

MV

• Higher level vetting

• References

Our vacancies are open to everyone and all appointments are made based on merit. We encourage and welcome applications from all underrepresented groups which include:
Black, Asian, and minority ethnic backgrounds, female, people who have a disability, those who are neurodivergent and persons of the LGBTQ+ community.

Every investigation begins with a victim seeking support, answers, and justice. As an Investigative Officer within our Central Investigation Team (CIT), you will play a vital role in helping progress criminal investigations, supporting victims and witnesses, gathering evidence, and contributing to positive outcomes for local communities.