Investigation Officer (Entry Level)

What we offer:

• We offer generous entitlements and supportive policies to enable a better work-life balance, some of which are listed below:
• A highly competitive salary and access to a generous pension scheme
• Generous annual leave allowance
• A wide range of family-friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
• Flexible working arrangements including flexitime and hybrid working for some roles
• Job sharing/part-time working for some roles
• A transparent and collaborative team culture underpinned by our core values of Fairness, Integrity & Trust (FIT)
• A comprehensive range of development and leadership courses to develop your career with South Yorkshire Police
• Employee Assistance Programme (accessible 24/7) offering confidential support and advice
• Flexible lifestyle benefits such as: Blue Light Card, Company Shop, Cycle to Work scheme
• A commitment to embracing the principles of sustainability, including reducing our negative environmental impacts, and enhancing our positive social contribution
• Membership of the Sports and Social Club
• Access to a wide range of staff support groups and networks
• We are a Disability Confident Employer and guarantee an interview for all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role.
• South Yorkshire Police’s Key Values:
• At South Yorkshire Police we have 3 key values which run through everything we do: Fairness, Integrity & Trust (FIT). The attached document details the key behaviours we expect all employees to adhere to.
• Smarter Ways of Working:
• South Yorkshire Police is committed to developing working practices which assist staff to balance their personal and professional lives, whilst meeting the needs of the organisation. This in turn enables South Yorkshire Police to provide an outstanding service to the community.
• There are 3 different categories as part of this which are: Fixed, Field and Hybrid.
• This role has been categorised as a Field role. Field: This applies to roles that do have a base; however, the nature of the duties may require travel to other locations. These roles cannot accommodate flexible working from home on a permanent basis. In addition, we will look to support anyone who requires Part Time/Job share working hours.
• Appearance & Standards:
• South Yorkshire Police is committed to striking a proportionate balance between self-expression and the need to maintain professional standards in dress and appearance.
• Candidates are permitted to have tattoos visible on the hands, neck, forearms, or face whilst on duty provided these are not considered discriminatory, offensive, or inappropriate. Any tattoos will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
• Residency and Nationality Requirements:
• Applicants must meet the minimum checkable history criteria. This is a vetting requirement and applies to individuals applying to work with South Yorkshire Police in any capacity. You must have resided in the UK for 5 continuous years immediately prior to application. If you have been abroad during the last 5 years while serving in the UK Armed Forces or working for the UK Government, your application will still be considered.
• Please note that South Yorkshire Police is unable to provide visa sponsorship.
• Contact Details:
• For queries about the application process, please contact [email protected] Next steps in the recruitment process:
• It is anticipated that the interviews will take place between 7th - 18th December 2026. Full details will be provided to shortlisted candidates. Pre-employment Checks:
• Should you be successful at the interview stage and before appointment, a number of pre-employment checks are required. Depending on the role, these may include references, medical clearance, vetting clearance, and attendance check.
• South Yorkshire Police sets absence criteria of no more than 33 days and / or 5 separate occurrences over the last 3 years. However, this will not be considered until pre-employment check stage. Any period of sickness absence which is as a direct result of a pregnancy will be discounted. Consideration will be given to discounting periods of sickness absence which are disability related.
• Diversity & Inclusion:
• We are proud of being a truly inclusive organisation which 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 neurodivergence.
• We’re proud to have a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. Different backgrounds and experiences make us stronger.
• If you are from an underrepresented group and want to find out more about the support we can offer, please contact our dedicated team on [email protected] Internal Candidates:
• You must ensure that you apply through the internal jobs board (Opportunity Marketplace via Oracle).
• Documents to Review:
• For the Police Staff Recruitment Vetting Handbook - Please Click here
• For Application Guidance and Tips - Please Click Here
• For the FIT Values of South Yorkshire Police - Please Click Here
• View our recruitment video:
• https://youtu.be/2dGn5qti7_c