AIU Investigation Support Officer

Job description

AIU Investigation Support Officer

Department

Assessment and Investigation Unit (AIU),

Location

Berkshire

Rank/Grade

TVP Broad Band 2E

Salary

Band 2E, circa £28,410 per annum, plus 13.5% shift allowance, plus benefits

Part/Full Time

Full Time - All roles are available for flexible working including job sharing and part-time unless there are legitimate operational / business reasons why this cannot be accommodated

Type of Contract

Permanent

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Job Advert

Full time vacancy

Thames Valley Police (TVP) have the vision to be an excellent police service, trusted by all their communities. To achieve this vision and deliver their strategic aims and objectives, they are seeking highly motivated, skilled investigation support officers to join them. A variety of shifts covering the unit operating hours of 0700-2100 (earlier on weekends)

• Strict police vetting will be conducted
• Unit - Assessment & Investigation Unit (AIU)

• Must have capability to travel to different locations across the Force and undertake all assignments in a timely manner. Due to the requirement to work flexibly, unsocial hours and personal safety for lone working; public transport may not be available or suitable at these times. For this reason a full UK driving licence is essential

Role purpose:

You will provide an effective and efficient support function within a mixed economy team of Police Officers and staff, including investigative and administrative tasks, evidence collection and recording tasks on Niche RMS.

Accountability:

• Undertake evidence collection accurately and efficiently within an investigatory process
• Record witness accounts in the form of a statement which meets the required evidential and quality standards to comply with CPS guidelines
• Undertake tasks in collaboration with the OIC or supervisor in line with level of training and designation which includes house to house enquiries, the scoping, seizing and viewing of media footage and exhibit handling
• Review material in accordance with the Criminal Procedure Investigation Act (CPIA) to identify further lines of enquiry or relevant material where directed by the OIC or the Disclosure Officer
• View CCTV and/or other media footage as circumstances dictate, which will include copying relevant footage, obtaining evidence from mobile phones and identifying further investigative opportunities
• Attend court to give specific evidence when required, including evidence of exhibits seizure / handling, statement taking and to support the investigation/prosecution team
• Assist OICs and supervisors to work with partner and support agencies in response to victim updates, information sharing, risk assessments and collation of evidence

This is an On site role, based at Atlantic House in Reading, with flexibility to travel across force.

Skills required to be successful.

• Computer literate with knowledge of Microsoft Office applications; confident at intermediate level with an aptitude/willingness to learn new systems/technology and TVP Systems
• Good standard of education with GCSEs (Grade 9-1/A-C) or Key Skills level 2 or equivalent in English
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Proven ability to organise, plan, manage and prioritise workloads

For full details on what a career at TVP can offer you, please following this link:

Thames Valley Police (TVP) encourage applications from their underrepresented communities including all ethnic or religious backgrounds, LGBTQ+, women and those with disabilities.

TVP are passionate about their people and offer a wide range of employee benefits where you'll get access to shopping discounts, cut price tickets and travel services, to name a few. You will enjoy 24 days annual leave per annum (plus Bank Holidays), flexible working conditions, career development opportunities and have the option to join a local government pension scheme.

If you have any queries, please contact the Recruitment Team at quoting reference 23786. We will endeavour to respond to your query as quickly as possible.

Please use Google Chrome when completing your application, wherever possible, as this will enhance performance.

The closing date for enquiries and receipt of completed applications is Sunday 23rd August 2026.

At Thames Valley Police (TVP) we work together to protect our communities. Whether as an officer, staff member or volunteer, you will make a difference and play an important role in helping achieve our mission. As you take on a role with pride and confidence, you will be supported, developed and valued, ensuring you can be at your best in the service of our communities. Learn more .

Working Smart. You will be joining an organisation that strives to improve every day. In the post-pandemic era this means changing the way we work and deliver our services, which brings a number of benefits including a more flexible and capable workforce.

Supporting You. Your wellbeing and safety is at the heart of all we do. Whilst you are doing the work that matters, we'll be supporting you via a wide range of Wellbeing services, partnerships and initiatives. We have a number of active staff support networks and buddy schemes which you will have access to and can be involved with. We are committed to building a workforce that better reflects the communities we serve and an inclusive culture that not only values, but finds strength in difference. We also offer a comprehensive range of benefits and discount schemes, some provided directly by the organisation and others via partnerships including Blue Light card. Learn more about how we will be .

Developing You. We promote a culture where your continuous professional development and learning is actively encouraged and where people have the opportunity, and responsibility, to achieve their full potential.

Vetting. All posts require a level of Police Vetting as per the National Vetting Code of Practice. The residency requirement is necessary to enable all applicants to be checked in an equitable manner. Thames Valley Police will allow applicants to apply who do not necessarily reach the criteria as long as they have proven UK residency and supporting evidence where necessary. Applications will be considered on a case by case basis.

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