PIP 2 Investigator (Serious and Complex Crime)
Applications are open for an exciting and challenging role as a Police Staff Investigator on the Domestic Abuse Investigation Unit. You will be responsible for assessing and managing risk, and investigating high risk domestic abuse across the West of Berkshire. You will participate in safeguarding work with partner agencies and seek to protect the most vulnerable from abuse by bringing offenders to justice.
You’ll work in a lively, energetic and fast-moving department alongside a combination of civilian staff, trainee detectives and experienced detectives. You’ll be supported as you learn the specialist skills and knowledge you need to excel in this department and we put a strong emphasis on staff welfare. You will be required to attend court to give evidence.
It is essential that you have effective communication skills with the ability to communicate with a wide audience along with proven analytical and decision making skills. You will also be self- motivated with the ability to work on your own initiative with minimal supervision.
Capability to travel across the Force is required in order to undertake assignments in a timely manner and work flexibly. Due to unsocial hours and personal safety for lone working public transport may not be suitable. For this reason a full driving licence is considered essential for this role.
The full time shift pattern is attached.
Candidates must have the PIP1 accreditation or equivalent investigative experience to apply for this role.
If you have any questions about the role or would like a conversation before applying, please feel free to contact DI Millie Tanner on 07800 702711, e-mail amelia.tanner@thamesvalley.police.uk or DS Dale Purcell, e-mail dale.purcell@thamesvalley.police.uk.
The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced vetting and psychological screening due to the nature of the role.
As part of the Thames Valley Police family you will enjoy a fantastic range of benefits including 24 days annual leave per annum pro-rata for part time (plus Bank Holidays), flexible working conditions, a wide range of lifestyle discounts, career development opportunities and have the option to join a local government pension scheme. To view a full list of our benefits, please click the below link.
If you have any queries please contact the Recruitment Team at RecruitmentPoliceStaff@thamesvalley.police.uk quoting reference 19944. We will endeavour to respond to your query as quickly as possible.
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The closing date for enquiries and receipt of completed applications is Sunday 5th February 2023.
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Vetting. All posts require a level of Police Vetting as per the National Vetting Code of Practice. The residency requirement is necessary to enable all applicants to be checked in an equitable manner. Thames Valley Police will allow applicants to apply who do not necessarily reach the criteria as long as they have proven UK residency and supporting evidence where necessary. Applications will be considered on a case by case basis.
This opportunity is closed to applications.