Sexual Offence; RASSO Investigators

Serious Sexual Offence (RASSO) Investigators - Temporary

Locations:
Kendal, Barrow, Carlisle (Cumbria)

Contract:

Temporary - 6 months

Hours:

Full-time
Pay Rate: £17.84 per hour (PAYE)
Security Clearance:
Required
Recruiter:
Red Snapper Recruitment (RSR)

About Red Snapper Recruitment

RSR is a public safety and enterprise security recruitment specialist. We partner with police forces across the UK to source highly skilled investigators and public safety professionals, supporting critical operations with the right talent at the right time.

We are currently recruiting experienced, PIP2-accredited investigators to provide backfill support to the Serious Sexual Offence Investigations (RASSO) teams in Cumbria. This temporary project will ensure continued investigative capacity for sensitive and high-priority sexual offence cases.

Role Purpose

These roles will support RASSO investigations within the Criminal Investigation Department (CID). Investigators will contribute to gathering evidence, conducting interviews, and ensuring cases progress efficiently through the criminal justice system.

Two specialist groups are required:

PIP2 Investigators

Base:
Kendal or Barrow

Conduct serious sexual offence investigations within CID

PIP2 Investigators who are also Specialist Investigative Interviewers

Base:
Carlisle or Kendal

Perform Achieving Best Evidence (ABE) video-recorded interviews with vulnerable witnesses

Work closely with RASSO teams to ensure investigative integrity

Key Responsibilities

Conduct thorough investigations into serious sexual offences in line with PIP2 standards

Gather, record, and retain intelligence and evidence in compliance with legal and procedural requirements

Interview witnesses and suspects, including performing formal ABE/Tier 3 interviews where applicable

Collaborate with investigative teams and other agencies to progress cases effectively

Maintain accurate case files and documentation in accordance with force policies

Provide investigative resilience and backfill for operational teams as required

Essential Criteria

PIP2 accreditation (mandatory)

Proven experience in investigating serious sexual offences (RASSO)

For Specialist Investigative Interviewer roles: ABE/Tier 3 accredited

Strong understanding of investigative procedures and criminal justice processes

Excellent communication, organisational, and stakeholder management skills

Ability to maintain professionalism and confidentiality in sensitive cases

Contract Details

Temporary 6-month contract

PAYE at £17.84 per hour

Locations:
Kendal, Barrow, Carlisle (Cumbria)

Start: ASAP

How to Apply

If you are an experienced PIP2 RASSO Investigator (with or without Specialist Investigative Interviewer accreditation) and are interested in this temporary backfill opportunity, please send your CV to:

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