Civilian Investigator – RaSSO Public Protection

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AS - Central South Command Unit
Brixton
BRIXTON POLICE STATION
Band D
Full Time
36 hours per week
Permanent

Job Title: Civilian Investigator – RaSSO Public Protection

Salary: The starting salary is £40,519, which includes allowances totalling £3,009.

The salary is broken down as £37,510 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £40,141. Plus, a location allowance of £2,009 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.

Location: Brixton

 

Continue Serving—In a New Way

Are you a former detective looking to apply your skills in a meaningful way? The Metropolitan Police Service is recruiting a Civilian Investigator 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. 

This role does not attract Shift Disturbance Allowance. If you are currently in a shift-working role, SDA should cease upon appointment to this job.

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

Benefits: 

You’ll also enjoy the kind of great benefits that you’d expect from one of London's largest employers.  

These include: 

  • Annual leave entitlement of 28 days plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 5 years of service 
  • Civil service pension arrangements
  • Interest free season ticket loans
  • Membership of Met sports and social clubs
  • Flexible working conditions and many more

Additional Info:

You will be required to complete OST/ELS training (no JRFT required)

Hybrid working model—1 day remote per week 

How to apply

To begin your career at the Met, please click the "apply button “. The application process requires a comprehensive CV, a Personal Statement, and an online application form. In your Personal Statement, you should explain your interest in the position and illustrate how your skills and experiences make you a suitable candidate. Please note that you should not submit two copies of your CV, and ensure that your documents are saved in either PDF or Word format, clearly labelled as CV and/or Personal Statement.

Completed applications must be submitted by 23:55 on 09/10/2026.

Once received, your application will be reviewed against eligibility criteria, following this, your application will be reviewed by the hiring manager.

Following application review, successful candidates will be invited to interview.

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Essential For The Role, e.g. qualifications, licenses, languages, training  

  • Former warranted police officer
  • 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 essential.

 

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