Police Investigator

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.

• The deterrence, detection and investigation of criminal and disciplinary offences including interviewing suspects, witnesses and victims of crime.
• The conduct of proactive uniform policing of the base port and regional area of responsibility as directed.
• The compilation of policing documentation, police reports and statements.
• The recording of reports of crime and supporting information using specialist information systems.

A successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following attributes:

• Possess a proven track record of policing experience within either military or Home Office police forces.
• Possess a passion for helping people, strong communication skills, a team ethos and the ability to think independently.
• Hold Professionalising Investigations Programme (PIP)1 or have completed the Initial Investigations Course, the Volume Crime Investigations Course, the Serious Crime Investigations Course or previous equivalent prior to August 2023.
• Hold a full UK Driving License covering manual vehicles.
• Either hold or be able to hold a UK Security Clearance and NPPV Level 2.