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You get a real sense that you’re making a difference to the lives of people in Derbyshire
Detective staff investigators
Detective staff investigators work across the organisation in a variety of departments. They work in areas that investigate serious and complex crime and are trained to PIP2 which is the same level as a detective constable.
As a detective staff investigator, you will be deployed across the organisation and cover a variety of roles within various teams such as Public Protection, BCU based CID, Operations Division, Crime Support, Organisational Learning, Culture and Ethics or East Midlands Special Operating Unit (EMSOU).
The role is vast and the opportunities to investigate are endless, you could be dealing with robbery one day only to be confronted with a potential murder the next.
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Is this role for you?
The role of detective staff investigator is relatively new to Derbyshire Constabulary. It allows individuals to work through a challenging and rewarding development programme while at the same time being able to deal with serious criminality. It’s a unique position to hold and covers a variety of different specialities. No two days are the same and you’ll get a real sense that you’re making a difference to the lives of people that live in Derbyshire.
The work could see you investigate attempted murders, fatal road collisions or human trafficking. A number of detective staff investigators recently investigated the trafficking of females from Hungary into the country for the purposes of sexual exploitation. The offenders in this case have been sentenced to between three and five years' of imprisonment and a number of victims safeguarded as a result of the investigative work carried out.
What we can offer you
Meet some of the team
Jade Stanley-Smith, Detective Staff Investigator
I completed a forensic biology degree at university and, in my second year, was accepted as an unpaid student at EMSOU, a specialist Forensic Services Unit. I enjoyed the role so much that I ended up in a permanent paid position. It enabled me to gain invaluable experience in the world of forensics.
I moved into the DSI role at Derbyshire in 2017 and have since worked in the custody investigation unit that deals with low-level offences and Operation Vigilance, which focuses on more serious crimes like robberies and burglaries. I love coming in to work. I receive a lot of mentoring and support and we have a really great group dynamic.
What do you need?
All applicants must be a UK Citizen, EU Citizen with EU Settled or Pre-Settled status, a Commonwealth Citizen or Foreign National with no restrictions on your stay in the United Kingdom. Whether or not you were born in the United Kingdom, you should have lived here for the three years immediately preceding your application.
You must hold a role relevant degree such as Criminology, Law, Social work or related subjects or a recognised investigative qualification achieved through practical application.
You must declare any previous spent and unspent convictions and have a basic background check to get Security Check level clearance.