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PIP1 Investigator

Location: Bideford & Barnstaple Police Stations
Contract: 3 month contract with likely extension
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Monday-Friday)
Pay Rate: £22.91 LTD per hour

About the Role:

Devon and Cornwall Police are recruiting a Police Staff Investigator (PIP1) to support the Hotspot Policing Scheme in North Devon. This scheme targets persistent offenders and crime and disorder within identified hotspot locations in Barnstaple and Bideford town centres.

You will work as part of the Neighbourhood Policing Teams, supporting investigation activity that protects the vulnerable, reduces harm, and brings offenders to justice.

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct PIP Level 1 investigations in line with legislation, Force policy and PIP standards

Obtain evidential witness statements and gather evidence including CCTV and exhibits

Prepare and support case files through to charge and court

Interview suspects and witnesses in accordance with legal and procedural requirements

Manage safeguarding, risk, and vulnerability, ensuring victims receive appropriate support

Maintain regular contact with victims and witnesses in line with the Victims’ Code

Work collaboratively with Neighbourhood Policing Teams and partner agencies

Support hotspot-focused problem solving and harm-reduction activity

Essential skills and experience:

PIP Level 1 accreditation

Recent experience working within Devon and Cornwall Police

Experience taking witness statements and gathering evidence

Experience supporting case file preparation (NICHE experience desirable)

Strong teamwork and communication skills

Full UK driving licence (reasonable adjustments considered)

Experience of complex information gathering and problem solving

Ability to deliver work to tight timescales

A good understanding of the criminal justice system

A thorough, methodical, and professional approach

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Harry Greenhalgh
Recruitment Lead – Police | Youth Justice | Domestic Abuse
Service Care Solutions
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