Police Staff Investigator PIP Level 2 SOCU - HC622056
Police Staff Investigator PIP Level 2 SOCU - HC622056
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Police Staff Investigator PIP Level 2 Serious and Organised Crime Unit HC622056
Location:Portsmouth
Salary:Police Staff Scale SO1 35526 to 37692 per annum
Hours: Full time - 37 hours - There is an optional call out rota.
Contract:Permanent
Hours: Full Time/Flexible and part-time working considered.
Closing date: Sunday 7th September 2025 @23:59
Is this an opportunity for you
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced PIP2 PSI investigator to develop their skills in a professional and dedicated team carrying out serious and complex investigations in the Eastern area based in Portsmouth.
SOCU is an exciting environment where you will have the opportunity to become involved in intelligence development and covert investigations with a view to disrupting and dismantling organised crime groups.
Your duties will encompass a wide range of investigative activities including but not limited to statement taking securing and reviewing CCTV suspect interviewing file building inc disclosure declarations and full Officer in Case (OIC) duties which includes attending court and giving evidence.
You will also assist other investigators with key case progression such as disclosure reviews redacting material reviewing 3rd party data and document scheduling.
We require you to be qualified to PIP2 or equivalent have proven experience of working within an investigatory type role ideally with a working knowledge and experience of Criminal Law and Criminal Justice procedures; knowledge of RIPA and working with communications data would be advantageous but not essential.
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The SOCU team work a variable shift pattern including some late shifts and weekend working over a 3 week rotation period.
To discuss any aspect of the role please contact DS Andy Lucas on or DS Jim Garrett for an informal discussion.
For further information please see therole profile
About you
We want you for the person you are the work and life experience you have and the skills you can bring to the organisation.
We need people who:
- Can cope under pressure and never give up
- Can negotiate and deal with sensitive situations
- Can work both independently and as part of a team
- Have excellent communication skills
- Are able to solve problems
- Can write concise reports or other documents
- Can make logical confident decisions
- Have great leadership skills you will be able to lead by example and seek advice when needed
- Can develop and maintain resilience
Essential Qualifications
Essential: Competent Investigator Serious and Complex Crime (PIP2 qualified).
Essential Experience
Demonstrable experience of complex informationgathering and problem solving. A detailed understanding of the criminal justice system.
Competencies
Please follow the online application link to apply. You will be required to enter personal details complete our pre-screening questions and provide examples of when you have displayed the below competencies. Your answers to these competencies will be used to shortlist applications and reading the below links will assist you in completing your application.
Candidate guidance to completing application form
We are emotionally aware - Level 1
We analyse critically - Level 2
You should also be aware of the values ofCourage Respect and Empathy and Public Service.
If you are successful at shortlisting you will be invited to attend an interview where any of the competencies listed on the role profile will also be assessed.
Contact details for an informal discussion
Please contact usvia email if you have any questions - or call us on 023 between 8:30am and 4:30pm Monday to Friday.
Please note that the email address you supply when submitting an application will be used for contact throughout the full lifecycle of that vacancy. You will not be able to amend your contact details. You should therefore ensure that you choose an appropriately accessible email address being mindful that the process may take several months for some roles.
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary is an inclusive employer and strives to have a workforce representative of the communities we police and serve. We recognise that we are not fully representative and are working to address this imbalance through a variety of initiatives.
Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary is an equal opportunities employer that positively promotes flexible working enabling officers and staff to achieve a healthy work-life balance whilst meeting operational requirements of the constabulary. We actively encourage applications to be made on a full time part time or flexible working basis.
The Equality Act 2010 allows us to promote equality within Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary by adopting Positive Action to support people from under-represented groups. Our aim is to recruit talented people with a diverse range of skills and experience and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our Positive Action team are available to provide support through the application and assessment process by contacting:
The Disability Confident campaign aims to remove barriers increase understanding and ensure that people have opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations. We will accommodate requests for reasonable adjustments where possible throughout our recruitment and promotions processes and encourage anyone requiring reasonable adjustments to disclose this at the earliest opportunity.
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Employment Type
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