Vacancy Information
Division / Department - West Sussex Division
Grade - Grade 10
Status - Full Time and Part Time Available
Contract Type - Permanent
Salary Grade Range - £30,375 - £33,348
Working Hours - 37.0 Hours per Week
Shift Allowance -
Politically Restricted - No
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.
The Role
This is an exciting opportunity to join Coastal CID, West Sussex as a PIP2 Investigator.
We are looking for applications from individuals who either hold the relevant National Investigators Exam (NIE) and are experienced PIP1 qualified Police Staff Investigators, or from those who are already PIP2 investigators who would like to transfer to West Sussex CID.
This role is a varied, challenging, and sometimes tough but ultimately rewarding. You will work as part of a team to investigate serious and complex crimes, deal with victims, offenders and witnesses. A significant number of these cases will be heard at crown Court and will therefore be subject to rigorous scrutiny. Bringing such offenders to justice is both challenging and rewarding.
If this is the beginning of your PIP2 journey, this a fantastic step to develop towards obtaining PIP2 accreditation.
Skills & Experience
You should have demonstrable knowledge to PIP Level 1 with the potential to reach PIP Level 2.
Your application should be no more than 500 words and should evidence the following:
- A proven all-round investigative ability
- Possess an analytical mind, a methodical approach and have attention to detail.
- The ability to effectively and efficiently handle and interview victims, witnesses and suspects.
- The rules of best evidence, investigate interviewing of both witnesses and suspects, case file preparation and an awareness of forensics.
- Key offences in criminal procedure legislation, including the PACE and CPIA - The fundamental workings of the courts and the wider criminal justice system.
- Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact with people from all walks of life and communicate with them at a level proportionate with their understanding.
- The ability to work as part of a team
- The ability to work with other agencies and partners
- Have excellent communication skills both written and orally
- Proficient is use of Police IT systems to enable crime investigation, evidence gathering, and case file preparation.
Please note that Talentlink requests 1000 words, but we are only looking for 500 as stated in this advert.
Further Information
If you have any queries with regard to the application process please contact DCI Jo Grantham (joanne.grantham@sussex.police.uk)
Please note we are currently undergoing a consultation process which may impact on the shift pattern or location of this role, with the proposed implementation date in April 2023
Additional Information
Following submission of your application you will receive a confirmation email with a copy of your application attached. Occasionally emails from this address can fall into spam/junk folders so please ensure this is checked regularly. You may wish to consider adding noreply@surreysussexpolice.as.recruitmail.com to your address/contact list to ensure you receive all communications.
This post is being advertised in parallel with Force redeployment processes. Any redeployees who are identified will be given preference. This may result in the post being withdrawn at any point during the recruitment process.
Please note that not all jobs are available for internal candidates across both Forces, the current agreed recruitment principles are;
- vacancies in collaborated units are available to all officers and staff across both Forces
- vacancies in non-collaborated units are only available to officers and staff within the Force with the vacancy unless it is advertised externally.
If the vacancy is advertised externally and an officer or member of staff from the other Force is success it will result in a transfer of employment
Surrey Police and Sussex Police Special Constables, Volunteers and Agency Staff (excluding self-employed workers) covered under the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) are eligible to apply for internal advertised posts.
Diversity Statement
We are only as good as our people. It's really important that our officers and staff can be themselves in the workplace and we know that as an organisation we'll grow from the variety of thinking, approach and skills that diversity brings; all of which help us deliver a better policing service. We strive to ensure how we deliver our services, provide information and how we recruit is open and accessible to all.
We have multiple staff support groups who help to improve our understanding of minority issues and ensure they are reflected in our work. We are proud members of the Stonewall Workplace Equality Index and Disability Confident, a signatory of the Race at Work Charter and aligned with the Armed Forces Covenant and the HeForShe movement.
We value the differences that people bring from all backgrounds and communities. Regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, disability, social status or religious beliefs, we would love to hear from you.