Police Staff Investigator -Professionalising the Investigation Process (PIP) level 1

Devon and Cornwall Police are looking to recruit Police Staff Investigators for 3 positions in Moonstone, the dedicated domestic abuse investigation and safeguarding team, based in Cornwall. Successful applicants must be hard working, motivated people able to work on their own initiative in a high pressure and dynamic role, investigating offences classified as domestic abuse and working with partner agencies to safeguard victims and those impacted by domestic abuse. Effective communication skills to engage and support victims and witnesses are vital. The role involves detailed file completion and working to strict deadlines as part of a dedicated team of specialist investigators and safeguarding officers covering the county. Investigators will be expected to complete training to be able to accurately and consistently assess and record risk, plan and conduct suspect interviews, liaise with specialist evidence review teams and the Crown Prosecution Service. Police staff investigators work as part of a mixed team of police officers and investigators managed by a sergeant. Investigators are expected to work a shift pattern of either day or late shifts covering the period 7am to midnight daily. The shift pattern operates 365 days a year and will include an expectation to work public holidays such as Christmas and New year if rostered to do so. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a busy team supporting some of the most vulnerable victims of crime and undertaking some of the most difficult and rewarding investigations at this level. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION & KEY RECRUITMENT DATES: Locations: 1 post will be based at Camborne and 2 posts will be based at Newquay. INTERVIEW: Interviews will be undertaken within the week commencing Tuesday 28 January 2025. If you are unable to attend any dates within this time please let the recruitment team know when submitting your application. The selection stage will consist of a structured interview. FITNESS TEST: As part of the recruitment process, candidates are required to undertake and pass the Job-Related Fitness Test (JRFT). The JRFT is a critical component of the recruitment and appointment of Police Staff Investigators. The core rational for the test is to ensure that prospective employees have a minimum level of fitness to be able to undertake Personal Safety Training. The fitness test is benchmarked against the aerobic demands of Personal Safety Training (PST) and comprises of an aerobic shuttle run test (15m Multistage Fitness Test - 15m MSFT at level 5:4). Please refer to the linked job-related fitness test information guide. Candidates will be advised of the fitness test date later but will be given sufficient notice. IMPORTANT NOTE: The initial course, which lasts up to 10 weeks, will be based primarily at Headquarters, annual leave will not be granted during this time. Want to know more about this role? Further detail regarding this role and the essential requirements can be found within the role profile attached below., Dual working: This role will require the post holder to travel to alternative locations on an ad hoc basis to undertake the role, travel expenses will be reimbursed in accordance with force policy., The selection for this role will consist of Shortlisting, Interview. Applications will be anonymised and then shortlisted by the shortlisting panel. Following the shortlisting you will be notified of the recruitment decision via email along with feedback on your application. If successful, you will then be invited to an interview. This will be based on the behaviours outlined within the role profile. The interview process is due to take place week commencing 28 January 2025. Some roles may also require an assessment and / or fitness test. Further information on this will be provided following the shortlisting process. The assessment and / or fitness test date will be and if applicable, otherwise N/A. Pre-requisites: If you are successful through the selection stage of the recruitment process, we will make a conditional offer of appointment and commence pre-requisite checks. These checks can include:

• Vetting checks,
• Reference checks,
• Medical assessment,
• Qualification review,
• Right to Work checks.
  
  Salary: Grade 6 - Starts at £32,247 rising by yearly increments to a maximum of £35,526 per annum
Please note that the above salary is based on working 37 hours per week. If this role is part-time or you are appointed on a part-time basis your salary will be prorated to reflect this. Exceptions to starting salary may apply if you are an existing Devon and Cornwall or Dorset Police Staff employee substantively posted to a role at the same grade. Type of employment: Permanent Type of working arrangement: Static-Worker - A Static-Worker has little or no opportunity to work remotely as they need to carry out their work at a specific force premises, this could be for a number of reasons including the location of equipment. Hours per week: this role is 37 hours per week. However we welcome applications from individuals wishing to work on a part-time basis and are willing to consider flexible working patterns subject to business need., What you get if you join us: If you work for us, you will get access to:
• A competitive salary with yearly increments.
• 25 days a year leave entitlement, with an increase to 30 days after 5 years continuous employment, plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part time workers).
• Access to heavily subsidised gym membership that will provide you access to police site gyms throughout the counties.
• Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme for discounts and services (requires a one-off payment of £5).
• Company sick pay.
• Competitive local government pension scheme.
• Job related equipment, as required.
• Free onsite parking at many police sites throughout the counties.
• Access to Group insurance scheme (via salary sacrifice scheme).
• Support networks, free Employees Assistance Programme, Occupational Health and wellbeing services.
• Development and training opportunities.
• Supportive and flexible training plan, including regular check-ins throughout your initial period of joining us to ensure you are up to speed with the role and getting the support you need.