Police Staff Investigator (PIP 2) Op Beaconport

About this role

Police Staff Investigator (PIP 2) Op Beaconport

Hours: 37 Hours

Contract: 18 Months FTC/Internal Secondment

Working for #TeamNP

Our purpose at Team NP is simple: to keep people safe and fight crime. But it takes more than police officers alone to achieve this. That's where our 2,000-strong team of police staff and 200 volunteers make a difference.

As one of England's largest police forces, we offer a diverse range of departments and specialisms, creating endless opportunities to develop your career. From mentoring and coaching schemes to leadership programmes and online learning, we'll provide the support, training and time you need to achieve your ambitions.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued and able to thrive.

Whether you're a member of staff or a volunteer, you'll have access to excellent health and wellbeing support, including year-round wellbeing initiatives, a 24/7 welfare support hotline and a leading approach to neurodiversity.

Above all, a career with Team NP is more than just a job. It's an opportunity to be part of something that truly matters.

Learn about our full benefits package

The role

Here at Northumbria Police, we think our region is amazing! It takes a great deal of people from different backgrounds, with diverse skills and experience to serve our force area effectively, think you have what it takes to help us make a difference? This could be the perfect time for you to join us in our Crime Department as a Police Staff Investigator (PIP2).

Make a difference in one of the most significant investigations in UK policing history. This is a unique opportunity to use your investigative skills and experience to support the UK's largest national investigation into previously closed cases of group-based child sexual exploitation and abuse. Working as part of a dedicated team, you will play a vital role in seeking justice for victims, identifying opportunities to progress investigations, and ensuring that every case is reviewed with professionalism, integrity and compassion.

As a Police Staff Investigator (PIP2), you will provide a professional and effective investigative service for victims, witnesses and communities affected by serious and complex crime. You will manage detailed investigations, develop high-quality evidential files and reports capable of withstanding court scrutiny, and contribute to achieving positive criminal justice outcomes. Your work will support major crime review standards, helping to deliver thorough, victim-focused investigations that make a real and lasting impact.

What you’ll do

• Develop and manage investigative plans, identifying appropriate actions and methods to gather intelligence and secure evidential material.
• Conduct interviews and obtain written, video and audio accounts from victims, witnesses and suspects, identifying opportunities to progress investigations and bring offenders to justice.
• Carry out risk assessments for victims, witnesses, offenders and premises, identifying vulnerability and implementing measures to manage risk and safeguard those involved.
• Work closely with partner agencies, including ISVA and CHISVA services, to provide victim-focused support in line with the Op Beaconport Victim and Survivor Strategy.
• Prepare and maintain risk assessments, safety plans and trigger plans to protect vulnerable individuals and those involved in departmental investigations and operations.
• Identify opportunities to disrupt criminal activity, working collaboratively with internal and external partners to reduce harm and solve problems.
• Review, analyse and assess evidential material, preparing comprehensive reports and case files for submission to the CPS to support positive criminal justice outcomes.
• Examine and evaluate digital evidence from electronic devices, securing and preserving material and producing exhibits and findings to support investigations and court proceedings.

Sound interesting? For further information, and to support your application, please view the job description.

What you’ll bring

• Professionalising Investigations Programme (PIP) Level 2 accreditation.
• Experience of conducting investigations and interviewing victims, witnesses and suspects.
• Strong understanding of the criminal justice system and the Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act (CPIA) 1996.
• Experience of preparing detailed reports, evidential files and case papers for criminal justice proceedings.
• Proven ability to work to tight deadlines and effectively manage competing priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce accurate, high-quality documentation.
• Experience of working collaboratively as part of a team and contributing to successful investigation outcomes.
• Good organisational skills with the ability to plan and prioritise workload effectively.
• Experience of risk assessment, safeguarding vulnerable people and managing investigative risks.
• Competent in the use of Microsoft Office applications, including spreadsheets.
• Flexible approach to working hours and ability to travel when required.

We know it's important for you to feel that you're not only part of a great team, but part of a community. We welcome applications from suitably qualified people from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.

Harnessing these differences creates a productive environment in which everyone feels valued, and their talents are fully utilised. Appointments are based on merit alone.

Interested to learn more? For further information about the role please contact Paul Hodge by email at***Paul.Hodge@northumbria.police.uk**.*

What we offer

• 26 days’ leave (increasing to 30 days for 5 years+ service) plus 8 bank holidays
• NHS Fleet Solutions Car Lease Scheme
• Enhanced maternity, shared parental and adoption leave
• Flexi time - allowing you to fit your working hours around your individual needs
• Flexible working (we are happy to discuss options such as compressed hours)
• Agile working – option to work from home, your team zone, and spaces across the force
• Fantastic market-leading public sector pension scheme with up to 16% employer contribution
• Corporate travel schemes – local rail, bus services and metro discounts
• Access to private healthcare and eye test vouchers
• Discounts on shopping and eating out thanks to the Blue Light Card and Blue Light Tickets
• We’ve invested in extensive paid sick leave, trained mental health first aiders on-site, an employee advice service for the times you need that additional support
• Access to gyms in some stations
• Sports & Social Club – join our thriving sports scene at Team NP and enjoy further exclusive discounts on days out and travel
• Cycle to work scheme
• Opportunity to volunteer in local community

We are committed to creating a connected and agile workplace. For agile and home-based roles, employees are expected to work from a Force site at least once a week, with two days recommended. Hiring managers can discuss arrangements at interview. This approach supports collaboration, wellbeing and strong working relationships.

Just so you know

Candidates with priority status will be given precedence for this role over other applicants.

Our application form will help us understand how your work, education and life experience has prepared you for the role of a PSI PIP2 Op Beaconport with #TeamNP. To help support your application research what makes us tick here at Northumbria, the role you’re applying for and the values and behaviours that contribute.