PIP2 Investigator ( CID)

It is our mission to identify and protect vulnerable people, prevent and respond to harm and keep people safe.

Brighton and Hove Division are seeking applicants for the role of PIP 2 Investigator working within Brighton CID.

The role is varied, challenging and sometimes tough but ultimately rewarding. You will work as part of a team investigating serious and complex crime. As a PIP 2 investigator, you will carry a workload of ongoing investigations and key responsibilities include:

- Suspect interviews both in and out of custody

- Witness interviews and statements

- Evidence gathering

- Preparation of evidential files for court to include liaison with the Crown Prosecution Service

- Giving evidence at court

- Victim care and management

- Liaison with partner agencies

CID work a 9 week shift pattern consisting of early shifts ( 0700 - 1600) and late shifts( 1400 - 2200) however the successful applicant will also be expected to contribute to the night shift rota which involves working three night shifts in a row a handful of times per year., We are only as good as our people. It's important that our officers and staff can be themselves in the workplace and we know that as an organisation we'll grow from the variety of thinking, approach, and the skills that diversity brings; all of which help us to deliver a better policing service. We strive to ensure how we deliver our services, provide information and how we recruit is open and accessible to all.

We have multiple staff support groups who help to improve our understanding of minority issues and ensure they are reflected in our work. We are proud members of the Stonewall Workplace Equality Index and Disability Confident, a signatory of the Race at Work Charter and aligned with the Armed Forces Covenant and the HeForShe movement.

We are committed to being an anti-racist police service. We promise to challenge injustice, ensure fairness and to uphold anti-racist principles in both our organisation and our communities.

Applicants for this role must hold a PIP Level 2 accreditation.

We are looking for applicants with proven and well evidenced experience in criminal investigation. Priority will be given to those who have recent and relevant investigative experience at PIP2 level however applications are also invited from experienced PIP 1 qualified investigators who hold the National Investigators Exam ( NIE).

Brighton CID is a busy office with high workloads and so it is imperative that applicants are able to effectively prioritise their own workload, work under pressure and take a methodical approach to meet competing deadlines.

Your application should include an overview of your investigative experience and you must be able to demonstrate sound knowledge of criminal law and procedure.

You should possess strong interpersonal skills in order to communicate effectively orally and in writing with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, colleagues, partner agencies, victims, witnesses and suspects.

The starting salary for this role will usually be at the bottom of the salary range and will be pro-rata if the working hours are less than full time.

Chief Constables' Message

We really welcome your interest in joining our Police Force. It is a privilege to lead the teams in Surrey Police and Sussex Police who continuously work selflessly and tirelessly in order to keep people in our counties safe.

We are looking for talented and inspirational people who put the needs of the public at the heart of everything that they do and who want to make a difference. If you feel you are that person then we want to hear from you.

We wish you all the very best with your application.

Chief Constable Tim De Meyer & Chief Constable Jo Shiner, We take pride in looking after our people and offer a variety of benefits;

• career progression


• contributory pension scheme (LGPS)


• generous annual leave allowance


• discounts for everyday spend


• on-site gyms and a range of sports clubs


• generous and supportive parental leave


• financial and mental wellbeing guidance and support


• discounted contributory healthcare scheme, Following submission of your application you will receive a confirmation email with a copy of your application attached. Occasionally emails from this address can fall into spam/junk folders so please ensure this is checked regularly. You may wish to consider adding noreply@surreysussexpolice.as.recruitmail.com to your address/contact list to ensure you receive all communications.


This post is being advertised in parallel with Force redeployment processes. Any redeployees who are identified will be given preference. This may result in the post being withdrawn at any point during the recruitment process.

Please note that not all jobs are available for internal candidates across both Forces, the current agreed recruitment principles are;

• vacancies in collaborated units are available to all officers and staff across both Forces


• vacancies in non-collaborated units are only available to officers and staff within the Force with the vacancy unless it is advertised externally


• if the vacancy is advertised externally and an officer or member of staff from the other Force is successful it will result in a transfer of employment