Police Staff Investigators support and conduct investigations within the authority and competence of their post.
Investigative work
The work can include obtaining accounts, handling evidence, progressing enquiries and preparing case material.
Development
Training, supervision and competence requirements are set for the particular post and investigative work undertaken.
Starting in the role
A new Police Staff Investigator receives the training, supervision and access needed for the investigations they are authorised to support or conduct.
Evidence and enquiries
Work can include planning enquiries, obtaining accounts, handling exhibits and digital material, reviewing information, preparing case material and keeping victims or witnesses updated.
Professional judgement
Investigators must record decisions, handle sensitive information correctly, recognise vulnerability and escalate matters that require a different authority or specialist response.
Progression
Further investigative duties depend on competence, training, authorisation and an available role rather than automatic progression.
Current opportunities
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