Role type
Police Staff
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Contract duration
Permanent
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Contract type
Full Time, Full Time or Part Time, Part Time
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Location
Headquarters Devizes
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Grade/scale
W9 £38,979 - £40,932
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Find out if you are eligible
Vetting | Wiltshire Police
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Risk assessed factors
Driving LGV / PCV, Exposure to traumatic material, Lone working
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Closing date
17/07/2026, 23:55
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Job description
About us
At Wiltshire Police, we are dedicated to making our community a safer place for everyone. Our team is committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, and service. We believe in creating a supportive and inclusive environment where every member can thrive and make a meaningful impact. Whether you’re just starting your career or looking to advance, Wiltshire Police offers a range of opportunities to grow and develop. Join us, and be part of a team that values courage, compassion, and dedication to public service. Help us to keep Wiltshire safe.
Wiltshire has lots of layers - prehistoric stones, wartime bunkers, secret trails and hidden churches. But behind all of that, keeping our community safe across the years are generations of quiet police work. Some of it heroic, some of it worrying, but all of it real.
We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer, and we’re committed to building an inclusive, diverse community that celebrates and welcomes everyone.
If there are any adjustments we could make to the recruitment and selection process to support you, please let us know
About the role
To provide an independent, objective, and professional review of serious and major crime investigations, ensuring compliance with national standards, identifying investigative opportunities, risks, and learning, and supporting continuous improvement in investigative practice. The role contributes directly to improving outcomes for victims and maintaining public confidence.
What you will be doing
Review of Major and Serious Crime Investigations
Conduct structured and proportionate reviews of major crime investigations (including homicide, complex serious violence, and other serious offences) as directed by the Detective Superintendent.
Assess investigative strategies, decision‑making, and compliance with policy, identifying strengths, risks, gaps, and missed opportunities.
Provide clear, evidence‑based recommendations to improve investigative effectiveness.
Tasking and Governance
Receive and act on review taskings from the Detective Superintendent, ensuring prioritisation aligns with organisational risk and threat.
Provide timely updates and written reports to the Investigations DCI and senior leadership.
Support governance structures (e.g. force review panels, gold group meetings) by presenting findings and professional advice.
Assurance and Compliance
Ensure investigations comply with:
College of Policing Authorised Professional Practice (APP)
National decision‑making model (NDM)
Disclosure obligations (CPIA 1996)
Victims’ Code requirements
Identify areas of non‑compliance and provide practical recommendations to mitigate risk.
Learning and Organisational Improvement
Capture, analyse, and disseminate organisational learning from reviews.
Contribute to force‑wide debriefs, learning reports, and continuous improvement plans.
Support the development of investigators through feedback, mentoring, and best practice guidance.
Promote innovation and evidence‑based policing approaches.
Risk Management
Identify operational, reputational, and legal risks within ongoing or concluded investigations.
Escalate significant risks promptly through the Investigations DCI to the Detective Superintendent.
Provide independent assurance that critical lines of enquiry have been pursued or appropriately closed.
Partnership and Professional Engagement
Liaise with internal departments (e.g. Professional Standards, Legal Services, Intelligence Units) and external partners where required.
Maintain awareness of national developments, emerging threats, and changes in legislation or professional practice.
National Requirements & Professional Standards
The post holder will:
Operate in line with College of Policing APP for Major Investigation and Public Protection.
Demonstrate understanding of MIRSAP principles and HOLMES-based procedures.
Apply the National Decision Model (NDM) consistently.
Maintain awareness of HMICFRS recommendations relating to investigative standards.
Support compliance with CPIA (Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act 1996) and disclosure best practice.
Uphold the Code of Ethics for Policing.
Skills and Experience
Essential
Proven investigative experience in serious and complex crime and have completed the PIP3 programme.
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
Experience of reviewing investigations or providing quality assurance.
Excellent report writing and communication skills, with the ability to influence senior officers.
Sound knowledge of investigative processes, policy, and legislation.
Desirable
Training in structured review methodologies (e.g. peer review, cold case review).
Personal Qualities
High levels of integrity, independence, and professionalism.
Ability to challenge constructively and provide objective scrutiny.
Resilience and the ability to manage sensitive and complex material.
Commitment to continuous improvement and victim‑focused policing.
Key Outputs
Written review reports with clear findings and recommendations.
Briefings to senior officers and governance boards.
Contributions to organisational learning and improvement frameworks.
Please note, all roles will be subject to a vetting procedure, some roles due to the nature of their work, will require additional security clearance.
Depending on the number of applications received, we reserve the right to close this role early.
We are proud of being a truly inclusive organisation who provides fair and equal consideration to all of our applicants. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all ages, genders, ethnicities, nationalities, disabilities, sexual orientation, religions or beliefs and of neuro divergence.
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Important information before you commence an application
Please ensure you allow time to complete your application fully as part complete pages do not autosave and the application system only remains active on a single page for a period of 60 minutes.
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You may require the following detail to complete this application form:
National Insurance Number
Identification Detail e.g. passport
Address information
Referee information
Full employment history including dates and any qualifications you may have attained
Tattoos - you will also be requested to provide photos and describe of any visible tattoos you have
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You may require the following documents to complete this application form:
A Passport style photograph
A copy of your photo card driving licence
A downloaded DVLA summary showing full driving record
A copy of your paper driving licence counterpart (Northern Ireland only)
A copy of your British Passport or birth certificate (if a candidate does not have a passport, then they may use their birth certificate, but will need to provide a copy of a British passport once they have obtained one.)
Copies of your qualifications relating to English and Maths (only). If applying for the Degree Holder Police Constable Apprenticeship, you will need a copy of your Degree Certificate.
Clear, colour photos of any non-intimate tattoos
Formal translation from a reputable source for any foreign language or symbol tattoos
Any paperwork relating to discharged debts, CCJ, bankruptcy etc
Deed poll certificate for any name changes
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