HP - Trainee Investigators
Trainee Investigators Application Process
Applications are now being sought from suitable police officers wishing to undertake the Trainee Investigators role. The Trainee Investigator Programme is part of the pathway to become a detective at PIP level 2. All applicants are expected to be able to evidence an ambition to further their career within the detective realm.
The application process
Each candidate will demonstrate their ability to plan and conduct investigations, interview victims and, interview suspects. There is no requirement to submit full crime files; however, candidates can refer to crime files (Log no. etc.) within their demonstration of evidence. There will be no time limit on evidence or examples.
To apply, candidates should contact HR Services for an application form. Before the application form is returned, the form must be verified and commented upon by the first line supervisor (the line manager).
Candidates should send completed application forms electronically to recruiting@humberside.pnn.police.uk by 1700 hours Friday 12th October 2018.
Assessment criteria
The assessment will consist of evaluating the candidate’s ability in relation to the following three criteria (at PIP Level 1):
As a guide, candidates may wish to refer to the National Occupational Standards contained within the Detective Constable Role profile (for officers) available at https://www.skillsforjustice-ppf.com
Please note that assessors will not purely be looking for evidence against these criteria but also for the candidate’s potential to perform a detective PIP Level 2 role in the future. Local Crime Managers and central HR representatives will carry out the assessment.
Within the demonstration of evidence, assessors will be particularly looking for:
A range of skills evidencing effective investigation across different criminal offences (using similar or the same type of offences could result in the application failing the assessment process).
- A demonstrable understanding of CPIA in relation to Disclosure
- Evidence of demonstrating victim care/ focus.
Candidates will be informed of the results by email following assessment.
Further details
Candidates wishing to apply will need to be available for the following:
- Pre Induction- W/c 22nd October 2018
- ICIDP Induction – Tuesday 19th November 2018
- National Investigators Examination – Tuesday 5 March 2019
Any questions or queries should be directed to the Job Design & Pathways team via the email address: recruiting@southyorks.pnn.police.uk
This opportunity is closed to applications.