Red Snapper Recruitment is a public safety and enterprise security recruitment specialist. We support public safety employers in finding the right talent and help organisations across all sectors access specialist public safety and enterprise security skills and experience.
We are currently recruiting PIP 1 and PIP 2 Investigators to support CID (Criminal Investigation Department) and MSOC (Major Serious Organised Crime) teams on behalf of a UK-based police force.
CID: Predominantly London-based.
MSOC: London, Birmingham or Leeds.
These are office-based positions, and applicants must be able to travel to their relevant location. There is no option to work from home.
Pay rate: £20.98 per hour PAYE (subject to confirmation for PIP 2 roles)
Contract end date: 31 March 2027
Working pattern: Full-time, Monday to Friday
Working hours: 40 hours per week, including lunch breaks. Start and finish times can be agreed within core business hours of 7:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Condensed hours: May be considered, with a minimum of four days per week.
We are looking to recruit investigators with recent, relevant experience who can hit the ground running. Candidates should ideally have gained their relevant investigative experience within the last three to five years.
Investigators will gather, examine and assess evidence, conduct investigations and prepare case files in accordance with the relevant criminal justice framework. The role requires a thorough, professional approach to investigations, with a focus on gathering admissible evidence, identifying suspects and supporting appropriate investigative outcomes.
Evidence Collection and Investigation
Gather material, intelligence and evidence from victims, witnesses, suspects, digital media, open-source intelligence and other relevant sources.
Record, retain and manage evidence in an evidentially admissible format.
Conduct investigations in line with relevant legislation, policies and procedures.
Interviewing
Interview witnesses and suspects using appropriate investigative interviewing techniques.
Obtain relevant information, intelligence and evidence in accordance with criminal law and the legal framework.
Intelligence and Suspect Identification
Review CCTV footage and conduct suspect identification activities, including facial recognition comparisons where appropriate.
Link offences and develop intelligence packages to support investigations and arrests.
Prepare and deliver briefings to officers and colleagues as required.
Victim Care
Complete risk and needs assessments.
Provide appropriate support to victims throughout investigations, including developing victim plans where required.
Case File Preparation and Disclosure
Prepare investigative reports and build case files.
Manage disclosure of material in accordance with relevant legislation, policies and best practice.
PIP Level 1 or PIP Level 2 accreditation, relevant to the position.
Recent, hands-on investigative experience within the relevant PIP level.
Experience gathering and analysing complex information and solving problems.
A sound understanding of the criminal justice system and investigative procedures.
Full NPPV2 clearance is required, subject to confirmation of any additional clearance requirements for the specific assignment.
Ability to work independently, manage a caseload and deliver results within required timescales.
Ability to work on-site at the relevant location.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, if you do not hear from us within seven working days, your application has been unsuccessful.
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