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Service Care Solutions

PIP1 Investigator

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Barnstaple, United kingdom

Freelance

15-12-2025

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Communication Teamwork Problem Solving Recruitment

Job Specifications

PIP1 Investigator

Location: Bideford & Barnstaple Police Stations
Contract: 3 month contract with likely extension
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Monday-Friday)
Pay Rate: £22.91 LTD per hour

About the Role:

Devon and Cornwall Police are recruiting a Police Staff Investigator (PIP1) to support the Hotspot Policing Scheme in North Devon. This scheme targets persistent offenders and crime and disorder within identified hotspot locations in Barnstaple and Bideford town centres.

You will work as part of the Neighbourhood Policing Teams, supporting investigation activity that protects the vulnerable, reduces harm, and brings offenders to justice.

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct PIP Level 1 investigations in line with legislation, Force policy and PIP standards

Obtain evidential witness statements and gather evidence including CCTV and exhibits

Prepare and support case files through to charge and court

Interview suspects and witnesses in accordance with legal and procedural requirements

Manage safeguarding, risk, and vulnerability, ensuring victims receive appropriate support

Maintain regular contact with victims and witnesses in line with the Victims’ Code

Work collaboratively with Neighbourhood Policing Teams and partner agencies

Support hotspot-focused problem solving and harm-reduction activity

Essential skills and experience:

PIP Level 1 accreditation

Recent experience working within Devon and Cornwall Police

Experience taking witness statements and gathering evidence

Experience supporting case file preparation (NICHE experience desirable)

Strong teamwork and communication skills

Full UK driving licence (reasonable adjustments considered)

Experience of complex information gathering and problem solving

Ability to deliver work to tight timescales

A good understanding of the criminal justice system

A thorough, methodical, and professional approach

Apply Now Service Care Solutions is proud to assist in this recruitment campaign. If you meet the above criteria and would like to be considered, please apply now or reach out directly to discuss the role in more detail.
 
Harry Greenhalgh
Recruitment Lead – Police | Youth Justice | Domestic Abuse
Service Care Solutions
harry.greenhalgh@servicecare.org.uk
01772 208962

About the Company

Service Care Solutions are a UK based recruitment agency offering a range of temporary and permanent job vacancies. We specialise in offering a wide range of Social Work, Healthcare, Mental Health, Criminal Justice (including drug and alcohol related work), Probation, Social Housing, Legal, Construction and Sales and Customer Service. We cover the whole of the UK and have positions which range in seniority from entry-level to directorships in both the public and private sectors. We aim to provide an exceptional level of ... Know more