Police Staff Investigating Officer (Fixed Term 2 Years)

The Police Staff Investigating officer role will work and be aligned within the core file build team based at two locations (Wednesfield and Lloyd House), however there is an expectation for officers to travel across the force to complete investigative actions, gathering and securing evidence to support criminal investigations into the court process. This is to support all the adult investigation teams based at Perry Barr, Oldbury and Coventry.

You will be line managed by a Sergeant/ Supervisor who will direct actions from compiling case files for court proceeding, obtaining additional evidence from witness testimonies (written statements/ Video recorded interviews following the guidance to achieving best evidence), CCTV collection to obtaining third party material and ensure that enquiries are carried out expeditiously and in accordance with investigation policy.

The role will include working with witness care to build and maintain rapport with vulnerable victims, supporting them through the CJ process.

• Prepare, review, and submit high-quality evidence files, including digital evidence and CCTV, ensuring they are complete for charging decisions and in line with policy and CPIA.

• Interview victims and witnesses to gather evidence, following the guidelines to achieve best evidence in criminal proceedings.

• Pursue lines of inquiry, with the retrieval, retention and reviewing of material in accordance with all relevant legislation, (I.E Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984, The Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act 1996, Data Protection Act 1998) and force policy procedures.
• Complete CCTV and house-to-house enquires following the investigation strategy.

• Update police database systems (e.g. Connect) with accurate, timely information.
• Utilise all appropriate ICT systems to research, produce and submit evidence.
• Any other duties commensurate with the role and band/grade.

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Location: Wednesfield Police Station

• Please note a shift pattern is being introduced for this role that will cover the core hours are Monday to Friday 08:00-20:00. More details will be provided at the interview stage.
• Post holder may be required to work outside these hours from time to time including Bank holidays, taking into account individual circumstances.
• This role may require the post holder to perform duties on a force wide basis.
• Requirement to travel out of the force area, where necessary, to progress investigations.

• Online Application and Sift - You will complete an online application form, which will be reviewed against the skills, experience and behaviours required for the role.

Closing Date: 15th October 2026

• Interview - Candidates who successfully pass the application stage will be invited to attend an interview and/or assessment. This will provide you with the opportunity to demonstrate your suitability for the role.

Proposed date(s): W/C 9th November 2026

• Pre-Employment Checks - If you are selected as the preferred candidate, you will be required to successfully complete relevant pre-employment checks before receiving a formal offer. For internal candidates, some checks may not be required. Checks may include:

Vetting Checks - You must successfully complete the required level of Recruitment vetting before starting the role. This may include providing information relating to your background and financial history as part of the vetting process.

Medical Checks - Appointment to this role is subject to successfully completing medical checks. This may include a drugs test and, where required, a fitness assessment.

Reference Checks - You will need to provide details covering at least five years of employment, education or other relevant activity history.

We are committed to supporting candidates throughout the recruitment process and reasonable adjustments are available for those who need them.

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