Devon and Cornwall Police
Police Staff Investigator PIP1
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Salary: £33,603 rising to £37,020 per annum + Excellent Benefits including Government Pension
Location: Plymouth, Charles Cross
Closing Date: 18/09/2026, Midday
Hours per week: This role is 37 hours per week. However, we welcome applications from individuals wishing to work on a part-time basis and we are willing to consider flexible working patterns subject to business need.
About the Role:
Domestic Abuse Investigator in Plymouth Moonstone
The principal responsibility of the Police Staff Investigator (PIP 1) is to safeguard and protect the vulnerable by investigating and detecting Professional Investigation Programme (PIP) Level 1 crime. To bring offenders to justice thereby supporting the Force mission, organisational priorities and the Police and Crime Plan. In particular, and in addition to level 1 responsibilities, hold agreed designated powers.
In particular to:
- Act as the investigator in the case, carrying out investigations professionally, ethically, thoroughly and expeditiously in accordance with investigation policy, Professional Investigation Programme (PIP) standards and legal requirements.
- Prepare and conduct interviews of suspects, preparing and delivering relevant disclosure. Carry out associated custody procedures.
- Operate flexibly across all investigatory strands.
- Investigate Child Abuse, Vulnerable Adult Abuse, Sexual Abuse, Domestic Abuse cases, Sexual offences and level 1 acquisitive crime. This will include supporting and managing victims and offenders, and the viewing of indecent Child Abuse images/videos/audio.
- Deal with safeguarding, managing risk, in such cases as Child Neglect, Child Abuse, and Child Sexual Abuse, Offences against Vulnerable Adults, Domestic Assaults and Sexual Offences.
- Complete appropriate risk and impact assessments for the victim and where appropriate the wider community, ensuring that appropriate support is implemented. In particular identifying as soon as practicable, vulnerable and/or intimidated witnesses and the special measures available to assist them. Liaise with victims and witnesses throughout the investigation, keeping them informed of progress and complying fully with the Victim Codes of Conduct and ensuring Force victim contact policy is strictly adhered to. Explain to victims and witnesses relevant details of their involvement in the judicial process. Take appropriate witness care precautions in the event of a trial.
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This list of duties is not restrictive or exhaustive and the post-holder may be required to carry out duties from time to time that are either commensurate with/or lower than the grade of the post. In some posts this might include the ad-hoc provision of guidance and informal training of new colleagues.
To view all of the responsibilities, please view the role profile attached.
The post is a ‘designated role’ under the Police Reform Act 2002 and the Policing and Crime Act 2017 and as such, the post holder will have certain designated powers as awarded by the Chief Constable.
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Hiring Line Manager: Christopher Kinski - Detective Inspector Moonstone
Email: christopher.kinski@devonandconrwall.pnn.police.uk
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What you get if you join us:
- A competitive salary with yearly increments.
- 25 days a year leave entitlement, with an increase to 30 days after 5 years continuous employment, plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part time workers).
- Access to heavily subsidised gym membership that will provide you access to police site gyms throughout the counties.
- Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme for discounts and services (requires a one off payment of £5).
- Company sick pay.
- Competitive local government pension scheme.
- Job related equipment, as required.
- Free onsite parking at many police sites throughout the counties.
- Access to Group insurance scheme (via salary sacrifice scheme).
- Support networks, free Employees Assistance Programme, Occupational Health and wellbeing services.
- Development and training opportunities.
- Supportive and flexible training plan, including regular check-ins throughout your initial period of joining us to ensure you are up to speed with the role and getting the support you need.
- Flexitime, with the ability to undertake your hours flexibly and in line with business need.
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