PIPInvestigator; CID

Division / Department - Brighton & Hove Division
Grade - Grade 10
Status - Full Time or Happy to Talk Flexible Working
Contract Type - Permanent
Salary Grade Range - £35,772 - £39,276
Working Hours - 37.0 Hours per Week
Shift Allowance - Yes
Politically Restricted - No
Location - Brighton, Crowhurst Road

The starting salary for this role will usually be at the bottom of the salary range and will be pro-rata if the working hours are less than full time.

We really welcome your interest in joining our Police Force. It is a privilege to lead the teams in Surrey Police and Sussex Police who continuously work selflessly and tirelessly in order to keep people in our counties safe.

We are looking for talented and inspirational people who put the needs of the public at the heart of everything that they do and who want to make a difference. If you feel you are that person then we want to hear from you.

We wish you all the very best with your application.

From your first day with us you will be part of a policing family making a real difference.

It is our mission to identify and protect vulnerable people, prevent and respond to harm and keep people safe.

Brighton and Hove Division are seeking applicants for the role of PIP 2 Investigator working within Brighton CID.

The role is varied, challenging and sometimes tough but ultimately rewarding. You will work as part of a team investigating serious and complex crime. As a PIP 2 investigator, you will carry a workload of ongoing investigations and key responsibilities include:

• Suspect interviews both in and out of custody
• Witness interviews and statements
• Evidence gathering
• Preparation of evidential files for court to include liaison with the Crown Prosecution Service
• Giving evidence at court
• Victim care and management
• Liaison with partner agencies

CID work a 9-week shift pattern consisting of early shifts (0700 - 1600) and late shifts (1400 - 2200) however the successful applicant will also be expected to contribute to the night shift rota which involves working three night shifts in a row a handful of times per year.

Applicants for this role must hold a PIP Level 2 accreditation or join the role as a PIP1 and be prepared to pass the NIE exam and portfolio within 18 months of appointment.

We are looking for applicants with proven and well evidenced experience in criminal investigation. Priority will be given to those who have recent and relevant investigative experience at PIP2 level however applications are also invited from experienced PIP 1 qualified investigators who hold the National Investigators Exam (NIE).

Brighton CID is a busy office with high workloads and so it is imperative that applicants are able to effectively prioritise their own workload, work under pressure and take a methodical approach to meet competing deadlines.

Your application should include an overview of your investigative experience and you must be able to demonstrate sound knowledge of criminal law and procedure.

You should possess strong interpersonal skills in order to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, colleagues, partner agencies, victims, witnesses and suspects.

You will also be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of the Race Action Plan and anti-racist statement as put forth by Sussex Police

Policing is an exciting 24/7 business and we all have commitments outside work. We’re invested in supporting people to balance their life with work and we encourage flexible working. We are open to conversations about job shares and part time working. We encourage agile working, giving you the opportunity to manage your own diary and work wherever you give the best service to the public.

This may include flexi-time and home working.

We take pride in looking after our people and offer a variety of benefits;

• Parking at the office at Crowhurst Road, Brighton.
• career progression
• contributory pension scheme (LGPS)
• generous annual leave allowance
• discounts for everyday spend
• on-site gyms and a range of sports clubs
• generous and supportive parental leave
• financial…