Collision Process Unit Investigator

It is our mission to identify and protect vulnerable people, prevent and respond to harm and keep people safe.

Sussex Police deal with over 700 road traffic collisions of all types per month.

Our aim is to make the roads of Sussex safer for all users and bring offenders to justice.

In this role you will be investigating road traffic collisions, supporting victims and deciding on appropriate investigative disposals.

You will be a member of a small but highly motivated team, securing evidence, interviewing suspects and preparing case files for court., We are only as good as our people. It's important that our officers and staff can be themselves in the workplace and we know that as an organisation we'll grow from the variety of thinking, approach, and the skills that diversity brings; all of which help us to deliver a better policing service. We strive to ensure how we deliver our services, provide information and how we recruit is open and accessible to all.

We have multiple staff support groups who help to improve our understanding of minority issues and ensure they are reflected in our work. We are proud members of the Stonewall Workplace Equality Index and Disability Confident, a signatory of the Race at Work Charter and aligned with the Armed Forces Covenant and the HeForShe movement.

We are committed to being an anti-racist police service. We promise to challenge injustice, ensure fairness and to uphold anti-racist principles in both our organisation and our communities.

• an enquiring mind


• to be highly motivated


• the desire to make a positive difference to the communities that you serve


• to be comfortable working solo, but also a great team player


• to be a good communicator


• good IT skills


Skills & Experience

Qualifications required:

Minimum of 5 GCSEs including English and Maths - or equivalent.

Essential Criteria:

A good knowledge of policies and procedures relating to criminal investigation and particularly the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 and the Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act 1996

Proven and well-evidenced experience in some form of investigations which may include conducting interviews and case building

Excellent interpersonal skills with the confidence and ability to negotiate and influence others through verbal and written communication

Must be capable of absolute discretion in handling matters of a personal, sensitive and confidential nature

Ability to interpret information quickly and effectively in order to select the right course of action

Demonstrates confidence, credibility and resilience; and excellent organisational, planning and prioritising abilities

IT literate the ability to pick up systems quickly. The role involves the use of a number of systems including STORM, Niche and Microsoft Office (training in police IT systems will be provided)

Ability to independently analyse problems, exercise own judgement in a consistent manner, and make sound decisions within confines of legislation and agreed procedures

The ability to work under pressure, have a methodical approach to work, as well as the ability to meet competing deadlines

The post holder will need to be capable of working in all forms of operational environment such as custody, search, and interview

Possession of current, full UK Driving License

The starting salary for this role will usually be at the bottom of the salary range and will be pro-rata if the working hours are less than full time.

Chief Constables' Message

We really welcome your interest in joining our Police Force. It is a privilege to lead the teams in Surrey Police and Sussex Police who continuously work selflessly and tirelessly in order to keep people in our counties safe.

We are looking for talented and inspirational people who put the needs of the public at the heart of everything that they do and who want to make a difference. If you feel you are that person then we want to hear from you.

We wish you all the very best with your application.

Chief Constable Tim De Meyer & Chief Constable Jo Shiner, Expected to be flexible with working time and on occasions, to be prepared to work overtime

Why Work With Us?

Policing is an exciting 24/7 business and we all have commitments outside work. We're invested in supporting people to balance their life with work and we encourage flexible working. We are open to conversations about job shares and part time working. We encourage agile working, giving you the opportunity to manage your own diary and work wherever you give the best service to the public. This may include flexi-time and home working.

We take pride in looking after our people and offer a variety of benefits;

• career progression


• contributory pension scheme (LGPS)


• generous annual leave allowance


• discounts for everyday spend


• on-site gyms and a range of sports clubs


• generous and supportive parental leave


• financial and mental wellbeing guidance and support


• discounted contributory healthcare scheme, Following submission of your application you will receive a confirmation email with a copy of your application attached. Occasionally emails from this address can fall into spam/junk folders so please ensure this is checked regularly. You may wish to consider adding noreply@surreysussexpolice.as.recruitmail.com to your address/contact list to ensure you receive all communications.


This post is being advertised in parallel with Force redeployment processes. Any redeployees who are identified will be given preference. This may result in the post being withdrawn at any point during the recruitment process.

Please note that not all jobs are available for internal candidates across both Forces, the current agreed recruitment principles are;

• vacancies in collaborated units are available to all officers and staff across both Forces


• vacancies in non-collaborated units are only available to officers and staff within the Force with the vacancy unless it is advertised externally


• if the vacancy is advertised externally and an officer or member of staff from the other Force is successful it will result in a transfer of employment