Online CSAE and Crime Operations work closely with SEROCU Covert Operations (COU) to deploy under cover (UC) operatives against online paedophile and criminal activity.
The role of a PIP2 Investigator is to undertake SEROCU covert led investigations in pursuit of the disruption of criminals operating within the South East primarily within the investigation of CSAE and other serious, complex and organised crime facilitated online.
Managing a caseload, this role involves working in collaboration with key partner agencies, including those overseas, tasked with the investigation of matters impacting on national security/serious and organised crime or CSAE, assisting with investigations in accordance with legislation and good practice. You will use specialist interviewing skills to achieve best evidence, analyse on scene intelligence, support victims and suspects in accordance with Victims Code and Safeguarding principles and create prosecution files.
The successful candidate will be PIP2 accredited, have meticulous attention to detail, excellent problem solving skills with the ability to assess and analyse risk in order to set priorities.
You will be asked to demonstrate flexibility regarding working hours in line with operational demand and occasionally this may require working away from home. For this reason a full UK Driving Licence is essential to the role.
Due to the nature of our work, security is of paramount importance to us and therefore it will be necessary to pass and maintain vetting level SC together with a number of enhanced security checks. In order to achieve this, you must have resided in the UK for the past five years. Exemptions may apply for overseas or other diplomatic service (with HM Government), and studying abroad.
You can find more information about security vetting here.
How to Apply
To apply, click on the “Apply” button below and submit your application before the closing date of Sunday 10 May 2026 at 23:55hrs.
The leadership within CTPSE and SEROCU are actively committed to embedding and sustaining an inclusive culture that recognises and champions the diversity of our people, and promotes equity and equality so that everyone can succeed at work. The region is delivering this commitment through a long term strategy that takes a holistic and intersectional approach to wellbeing & inclusion. Our strategy is underpinned by the five strategic objectives;
Inclusive Culture – We will create, embed, and continually develop an inclusive culture for our people.
Engaged & Involved – We will ensure our people are engaged, involved, and listened to.
Wellbeing – We will prioritise the wellbeing of our people.
Representation – We will attract, recruit, retain and develop a diverse workforce.
Inclusive by Design – We will ensure that inclusion is a core principle of our policies, products, and decisions.
We welcome applications from those interested in part time and flexible working, and encourage applications from our under represented communities.
Our people say that benefits include a good work/life balance, a supportive and welcoming place to work and excellent terms including a generous pension scheme and annual leave entitlement.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact RecruitmentSE@thamesvalley.police.uk quoting the Job Reference number 23367. If you have applied for this role in the last six months, we respectfully ask that you do not reapply at this current time.
IMPORTANT: If you are already a Thames Valley Police (TVP) member of staff and you have been in your post for less than twelve months, your application must be supported by your line manager. We will require written confirmation from your line manager in order to proceed.
Shift allowance, on-call or other job related allowances from your previous role will not be protected unless they are attached to the new role.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy if we receive a high volume of applications. Should you wish to apply for this post, we advise you to complete and submit your application form as soon as possible.
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