Thames Valley Police
AIU Investigation Support Officer
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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
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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
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For full details on what a career at TVP can offer you, please following this link: [Supporting You – TVP Careers](Supporting You – TVP Careers)
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 RecruitmentPoliceStaff@thamesvalley.police.uk quoting reference 23786. We will endeavour to respond to your query as quickly as possible.
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The closing date for enquiries and receipt of completed applications is Sunday 23rd August 2026.
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