PIP 2 Investigator - 2 posts

Job description

PIP 2 Investigator - 2 posts

Department

CID

Location

Amersham, Aylesbury

Rank/Grade

TVP Broad Band 3H

Salary

Band 3H, £41,757 per annum, pro-rata, plus 19% shift allowance, (for full time) 11% shift allowance (part time), 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

1x Full-time vacancy - 37 hours per week - based at Aylesbury

1x Part - time vacancy - 17.5 hours per week - based at Amersham

An exciting opportunity to join a team of dedicated detectives investigating serious and complex crime across Buckinghamshire.

The successful candidate will manage and progress the investigation of criminal offences and other incidents/enquiries, working as an integral part of a mixed economy team of Police Officers and Staff. Complete investigative actions, prepare case papers ensuring file completeness and delivery in accordance with Court deadlines, legislation and Force policy and maintain victim and witness confidence to facilitate successful outcomes.

The essentials:

• Good standard of secondary education including English and Maths to GCSE level or equivalent. Excellent verbal and written English and good numeracy skills.
• Must have PIP 1 accreditation. Must have or be able to obtain a National Investigators
• Exam (NIE) pass, within two attempts (there are currently 4 opportunities in a calendar year) or within a year of entry as a maximum, in order to remain in post. The full Investigators Development Programme (IDP) including the portfolio must be completed within 3 years of passing the NIE in order to achieve Professionalising Investigations Programme (PIP) 2 accreditation which is mandatory for the role. A full support package including study material, crammer course and study leave will be provided to enable post holders to meet both these requirements.
• Excellent communication skills with an ability to effectively adapt communication style to suit the situation and audience. Good listening and questioning skills and an ability to engage effectively, demonstrating empathy with and understanding of people from diverse communities and backgrounds, sometimes in potentially confrontational situations.
• Meticulous attention to detail, the ability to think logically and the ability to gather, record and present information in relation to complex circumstances effectively, even whilst under pressure, within set procedures and in an easily understood format and style.
• Problem solving and decision making skills with the ability to effectively analyse information and assess risk in relation to complex and serious situations in order to set priorities.
• Experience of working within a team environment with demonstrable organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and the ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Good IT skills with the ability to learn and effectively utilise new systems in order to extract and analyse data and progress and record investigations.
• Must have capability to travel to different locations across a Local Police Area or geographical hub 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 considered essential.
• Flexible in approach in terms of working times and locations and able to undertake shifts to work evenings and weekends as required.
• Ability to undertake limited Physical Personal Safety Training sufficient for deployment to incidents and work outside the police station environment interacting with suspects, victims and witnesses.

You will need a flexible approach in terms of working times and locations and able to undertake shifts to work evenings and weekends as required.

Capability to travel across the Force is required in order to undertake assignments in a timely manner and work flexibly. Due to unsocial hours and personal safety for lone working public transport may not be suitable. For this reason a full driving licence is considered essential for this role.

As part of the Thames Valley Police family you will enjoy a fantastic range of benefits including 24 days annual leave per annum, pro-rata for part time (plus Bank Holidays), flexible working conditions, a wide range of lifestyle discounts, career development opportunities and have the option to join a local government pension scheme. To view a full list of our benefits, please click the below link.

If you are a TVP employee and have you been in your current post for less than 12 months, you need to seek approval from your line manager to be eligible to apply for this role.

If you are an 'at risk' member of staff, please apply directly to the At Risk Recruitment Mailbox with your REI form and do not complete the online application.

If you have any queries, please contact the Recruitment Team at quoting reference 22649/23965. 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 1st November 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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