Division / Department - Brighton & Hove Division
Grade - Grade 10
Status - Full Time
Contract Type - Permanent
Salary Grade Range - £32,772 - £35,982
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.
The Role & Key Responsibilities
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). 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.
Skills & Experience
Applicants for this role must hold a PIP Level 2 accreditation. 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 orally and in writing with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, colleagues, partner agencies, victims, witnesses and suspects.
Why Work With Us?
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:
* 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 and mental wellbeing guidance and support
* Discounted contributory healthcare scheme
Diversity Statement
We are only as good as our people. It's 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 the skills that diversity brings; all of which help us to 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 are committed to being an anti-racist police service. We promise to challenge injustice, ensure fairness and to uphold anti-racist principles in both our organisation and our communities. 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 belief, we would love to hear from you.
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