About this role
Deliver forensic excellence that supports justice.
We have an exciting opportunity to join the team as a Crime Scene Investigator (CSI) Tier 2 on a 12‑month fixed term basis.
In this role, you’ll deliver a comprehensive and effective forensic service to the East Midlands region, supporting the investigative and criminal justice process while ensuring compliance with codes of practice and identifying opportunities for innovation.
You’ll be
- Providing a CSI service that maximises forensic opportunities for complex, serious and major crime investigations
- Advising local investigators on forensic matters to ensure full evidence is gained.
- Participating in specialist CSI workstreams.
You must have
- Detailed knowledge, skills and experience in Crime Scene examination and forensic processes.
- Stage 1 COP Crime Scene Investigator qualified or equivalent.
- Skilled analysing data, forming conclusions and making decisions/recommendations in verbal and written reports.
What’s in it for you?
By joining us, you will be part of a team of highly skilled, professional, and dedicated colleagues and partners, who are committed to policing with integrity. We offer a range of exciting career pathways, formal training, secondments, mentoring and development opportunities to improve your skills and help you progress your career. We offer continued professional development, through events, guest speakers, and training for everyone. Your skills will help keep people safe.
What’s next
To support you with your application we have provided some application**useful guidance**and our**recruitment process.*
Who we are
We are a collaborative unit of officers and staff tackling the most serious, organised, and violent crime, counter terrorism and extremism and providing forensic services on behalf of the region.
To find out more about**EMSOU**visit our website.
EMSOU**has a commitment to inclusion, diversity, and equality, we celebrate difference and encourage diversity of thought.
EMSOU****are Disability Confident Committed.
About investigation roles for ex-police
Investigator roles across corporate, insurance, financial and public-sector settings. Interviewing (PEACE), evidence handling, disclosure and case-file discipline are exactly what these employers struggle to hire.
See all investigation jobs in Nottingham →Why this fits a police background — match score 97/100
- Investigative casework
- Risk & threat assessment
- Working to legislation & regulation
- Training & coaching delivery
What investigation roles pay ex-police
Advertised UK ranges, editorial estimates reviewed July 2026
| Claims / junior investigator | £28,000–£38,000 |
| Corporate / counter-fraud investigator | £35,000–£48,000 |
| Senior investigator | £48,000–£65,000 |
| Investigations manager | £60,000–£85,000 |