Police Investigator - PIP

Position: Police Staff Investigator - PIP2 (Contract)
Location: Harraby

Police Staff Investigator - PIP2

Location:

Carlisle or Kendal Police Station

Contract:

6 month contract with likely extension

Hours:

37 hours per week (Monday-Friday) 8am-4pm
Pay Rate: £22 LTD per hour

About the Role:

To provide immediate investigative capacity within CID Rape and Serious Sexual Offence (RASSO) teams, managing complex investigations to a high professional and ethical standard under the supervision of a Detective Sergeant and Detective Inspector.

This role exists to reduce investigative backlogs, progress live RASSO investigations, and maintain victim confidence during a period of increased demand.

Available Posts & Locations:
We are recruiting experienced, accredited PIP 2 Investigators for the following:

Option 1 – PIP 2 Investigator (RASSO)

Location:

Kendal or Barrow

Role Focus: CID RASSO investigations

Option 2 – PIP 2 Investigator & Specialist Investigative Interviewer
Accreditation: PIP 2 + Specialist Investigative Interviewer (ABE / former Tier
3)

Location:

Carlisle or Kendal

Role Focus: RASSO investigations including ABE video-recorded interviews

Key Responsibilities:

Conducting full RASSO investigations under PACE, CPIA and national guidance

Identifying, securing, preserving and reviewing evidential and third-party material

Recording victim and witness accounts, including ABE interviews where accredited

Interviewing suspects under caution, applying current law, codes of practice and investigative judgement

Completing house-to-house enquiries, TIE enquiries and search duties as required

Managing exhibits and maintaining evidential continuity

Reviewing and managing disclosure in line with CPIA and Attorney General’s Guidelines

Preparing high-quality case files for CPS submission and post-charge progression

Attending court and other legal proceedings when required

Maintaining victim and witness welfare throughout the investigative process
Essential skills and experience:

Accredited PIP 2 Investigator

Recent experience investigating Rape and Serious Sexual Offences

Strong working knowledge of:

PACE and Codes of Practice

CPIA and disclosure requirements

ABE guidelines

Proven ability to manage complex investigations with vulnerable victims

Availability to work full-time, office-based in Cumbria for the duration of the contract
Apply Now Service Care Solutions is proud to assist in this recruitment campaign. If you meet the above criteria and would like to be considered, please apply now or reach out directly to discuss the role in more detail.

Harry Greenhalgh
Recruitment Lead – Police | Youth Justice | Domestic Abuse
Service Care Solutions
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