PSI Level 2 Op Beaconport - Police Staff


Company:	Nottinghamshire Police
Salary:	£33,603 - £38,169
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	OXCLOSE LANE/ARNOLD
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	18 Aug 2026
Closing date:	25 Aug 2026

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Summary

Principal Responsibilities:

This is an exciting opportunity to join a newly established team focused on tackling Group Based Child Sexual Exploitation

This police staff investigator PIP 2 role reports to the CARE Detective Sergeant.

The role involves investigating serious and complex crimes relating to Child Exploitation

Some of the principal responsibilities of a police staff investigator’s role PIP 2 include:

To take ownership of serious and complex criminal investigations. To develop and record proportionate investigation plans and strategies. To prioritise lines of enquiry, to maximising the gathering of material by securing and preserving evidence under minimum supervision

Interview suspects in accordance with PACE (Police and Criminal Evidence Act) Code C and E. This will include the exercise of designated powers under the Police Reform Act (incl search and seizure).

Responsibility for exhibits in terms of their management, storage and submission for forensic examination.

Creation of disclosure schedules in line with CPIA disclosure obligations, liaison with CPS / barristers.

Gather, develop and use intelligence effectively utilising force IT systems to enhance investigations and inform other departments/line management of identified risks and safeguarding concerns.

To manage each case individually, pursuing all identified lines of enquiry fairly and without bias, using effective decision making to ensure accurate and sufficient material to prepare case files.

Be deployable across Nottinghamshire and be prepared to travel nationally where investigations require it. The shift pattern includes weekend and afternoon shifts. The post is based at Oxclose Lane Police Station – the applicant must be able to base themselves from this location.

Benefits:

Some benefits of working for Nottinghamshire Police include but are not limited to:

Pension scheme – We pay around double the member contribution

Support networks and wellbeing

Annual leave entitlement – Starting at 24 days and increasing with length of service

Blue Light Card discounts

Flexible and agile working where suitable

Please see attached document titled ‘Police Staff Benefits’ for further benefits and information.

To Apply:

If you are interested in this role all you need to do is submit an expression of interest of up to 500 words detailing what skills and experience you have to make you suitable for this role. Please ensure any documents you attach during your application do not have your name or any identifiable personal details included within the text or the document name (including any images), so that your application can remain anonymous.

You will then be required to sit an interview.

Applicants must be PIP2 accredited or currently working towards accreditation.

For further details or an informal discussion, please contact Detective Inspector Vincent Clark or Detective Chief Inspector Abigail Goucher

For current Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner staff applicants, please note that Nottinghamshire Police would be a new employer. However, an agreement has been made whereby all tenure and length of service will be honoured.

Vetting Level – Management – you must have resided in the UK for at least the last 5 years, with less than 12 months spent abroad (some exceptions for those living on a UK military base).

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

All applicants will be subject to the Nottinghamshire Police Vetting Policy.

Nottinghamshire Police is committed to the principles of Equality, Fairness and Diversity, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community in our efforts to recruit a diverse and flexible workforce that reflects the people we serve.

Reasonable adjustments will be considered at a later stage for candidates successfully shortlisted. Please be aware, this will not cause any detriment or impact to your application, our aim is to support you throughout the process.

Current Nottinghamshire Police staff only: Candidates currently at risk will be required to complete and attach the at-risk pro-forma document.

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