Investigation Officer (Major Crime Investigation Team)

Investigation Officer (Major Crime Investigation Team) - Salary including allowances £36,460 to £38,629

The Major Crime Investigation Team (MCIT) investigates the region’s most complex and serious offences, including murder and other homicides, providing expert investigation, offender management, and outstanding support to victims’ families and the wider community.

As a designated Investigation Officer working within MCIT, you’ll be at the heart of this work – supporting Major Incident Room (MIR) operations, gathering evidence, interviewing witnesses, managing key case material, and ensuring investigations are robust, fair and thorough.

This is a varied and rewarding role which is at times fast paced, where you’ll have the opportunity to grow in experience and capability across all areas of Major Crime investigation. Your day-to-day work will be diverse – no two investigations are ever the same.

Key responsibilities:

Managing investigative actions and providing key updates in team briefings
Conducting interviews, taking statements, and preparing accurate reports
Obtaining and executing search warrants, conducting scene searches
Supporting the Senior Investigating Officer and your wider MCIT colleagues during active investigations
Working closely with the Crown Prosecution Service to support a court case
Seizing and reviewing vital CCTV footage from a crime scene
Disclosure Officer or Exhibits Officer (or deputy)
Maintaining up-to-date records (both manual and digital)

What we are looking for:

We are seeking motivated, detail-focused, and enthusiastic investigators who are committed to delivering excellence in Major Crime investigations.

You must hold your PiP1 (Professionalising Investigations Programme - level 1) (PiP1) or be able to complete your PiP1 portfolio by 31st March 2026
Strong written skills – able to prepare clear, accurate statements and reports
Computer literate – confident using manual and digital systems
Experience of interviewing witnesses and obtaining statements
Ability to collaborate with partner agencies and internal departments
Willingness to travel across the region, including to Wiltshire and Gloucestershire
A full current driving licence or ability to travel effectively across the region

Why Join MCIT?

It’s more than just a job it’s a chance to:

Be part of a tight-knit, supportive team of highly skilled professionals
Take pride in work that delivers justice and supports communities
Build a varied, meaningful career in Major Crime investigation
Receive ongoing development and recognition for your contribution

Information session:

We are holding an information session on Friday 13th February from 12 noon until 1pm, where you can find out more about the role of an Investigation Officer. If you would like to attend this session, please email talentpolicestaff@avonandsomerset.police.uk to book your place.

Additional Information:

Interviews are planned to take place between Monday 9th March until Wednesday 11th March 2026.
You will work a shift pattern including early shifts from 8am until 6pm and late shifts from 2pm until 10pm. You will also work one weekend in every four, working 8am until 6pm on Saturday and Sunday.
Work on a bank or public holiday as part of the normal working week will be compensated in line with conditions of service.
It has been deemed that this role requires you to wear a uniform when exercising your designated powers, this will be provided for you and should be worn whenever such powers are discharged.
The role is known as Major Crime Investigation Officer (MCIO) within the organisation.
To be eligible to apply for this role you must have a 5 year ‘checkable history’ in the UK – ideally this means that you would have been resident in the UK for the last 5 years.

If you have any questions or would like to talk to us about completing your PiP 1 portfolio, please contact us at talentpolicestaff@avonandsomerset.police.uk.

If you’re looking for a challenging, dynamic and rewarding opportunity, and you’re ready to make a real impact – we want to hear from you. Click the link below to apply.