SNCO Investigator - Public Protection Unit; ZigZag

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. Whether you’ve never served before or are looking to return, the Zig Zag Career Pathway offers you the chance to work in fixed term military roles that are matched to your qualifications and experience.

We are seeking a dynamic PIP 2 accredited investigator to lead and support complex investigations into offences involving RASSO and child abuse. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong working knowledge of safeguarding principles and investigative best practice, underpinned by specialist training through the Specialist Child Abuse Investigator Development Programme (SCAIDP). This role demands a meticulous, trauma-informed approach to evidence gathering, victim care, and multi-agency collaboration, ensuring that investigations are conducted with integrity, professionalism, and the highest standards of care.

This is a unique opportunity for you to experience being inside the Armed Forces and to support and inspire military colleagues, sharing best practices from your unique experiences. You will play a pivotal role in developing colleagues’ personal and professional growth whilst actively promoting and cultivating an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. By sharing your expertise and mentoring others through the Professional Investigations Programme, you will make a lasting impact not only on their personal development but also on the future of investigative excellence within Defence Policing.

There is also the opportunity to develop partnerships and liaise with internal and external judicial partners, building relationships that bring our public services together.

• Maintain close liaison between the DSCU and with military and civilian agencies working within the sphere of child protection
• Oversee and provide technical direction on all Domestic Abuse involving children conducted by DSCC/U
• Oversee and provide technical direction on all child abuse enquiries conducted by DSCC/U overseas
• Assess and identify the needs and specialist support to interviews of child witnesses/victims and vulnerable and significant witnesses
• Assist in the development and delivery of specialist training for Social Workers multi agencies and DSCU