Civilian Investigator

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Job Description - Civilian Investigator

Civilian Investigator – Public Protection (Ex-Police Officers)Location: Brixton (with travel across London as required)
Start Date: ASAP
Working Pattern: Hybrid (1 day agile working per week)

Continue Serving—In a New Way Are you a former police officer or detective looking to apply your skills in a meaningful way? The Metropolitan Police Service is recruiting Civilian Investigators to join its Public Protection command in Brixton. This role allows you to bring your frontline and investigative experience to complex and high-impact cases, without the need to return to a warranted role.

You’ll be working on major and non-recent investigations, including rape, serious sexual offences, child abuse, domestic abuse, and cold cases—making a real difference in the lives of victims and helping bring justice in some of the most serious and sensitive cases.

Why This Role is Ideal for Former Officers

Use your investigative expertise without operational shift patterns or full warrant responsibilities
Continue working in public protection, where your experience can have the greatest impact
Be part of a values-led, victim-centred team, under the framework of Op Soteria—a national programme transforming how we investigate RASSO (Rape and Serious Sexual Offences)

Your Role Will Include:

Taking statements and video interviews from victims and witnesses
Reviewing CCTV and conducting house-to-house or field enquiries
Identifying safeguarding needs and referring to appropriate services
Working with external agencies including Social Care, Education, and Health
Reviewing and preparing documentary evidence and third-party material
Supporting live and cold case investigations, including cases involving new forensic evidence
Supporting operations like Op Granbury (non-recent abuse in care homes)

Essential Experience:

Former warranted police officer or detective
Background in public protection, safeguarding, RASSO, child abuse or major crime
Strong statement-taking and victim interviewing skills
Knowledge of investigative processes, criminal law, and police procedures
Ability to assess, evaluate and present evidence effectively
Clear, confident communicator able to work independently or in a team

PIP2 accreditation is desirable but not essential.

Additional Info:

You will be required to complete OST/ELS training (no JRFT required)
Hybrid working model—1 day remote per week from January 2025
Nominal posting is New Scotland Yard, with primary location in Brixton

Interested? Get in Touch To find out more or express your interest, please contact:

Lewis Ashcroft
.uk

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