Civilian Investigator – Public Protection (Ex-Police Officers) Location: Brixton (with travel across London as required) Start Date: ASAP Working Pattern: Hybrid (1 day agile working per week)

Continue Serving—In a New Way Are you a former police officer or detective looking to apply your skills in a meaningful way? The Metropolitan Police Service is recruiting Civilian Investigators 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.

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 e...