Role type- Police Officer (Other roles)- Contract duration- Permanent- Contract type- Full Time- Department- Professional Standards- Location- Northampton, Force Headquarters - NN4 0JQ- Grade/scale- Constable- Salary
- £28,551
- Hours per week- 40- Competency and value framework (CVF) level?- 1- Closing date*
- 29/06/2024, 23:55
- Job descriptionPURPOSE OF THE JOB:
To investigate criminal allegations misconduct matters and serious complaints involving members of Northamptonshire Police.

**MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES**:
1. To investigate Police Officer and Staff Perpetrated crime allegations. To conduct crime enquiries in line with the strategy set by the Senior Investigating Officer, including but not limited to, arrest, securing and preserving evidence and interviewing. To manage disclosure for criminal matters in line with CPIA. To liaise with CPS, to undertake court preparation and attendance. To support and liaise with victims throughout in accordance with victim codes of practice.

2. To deliver the investigative strategy on behalf of the appropriate authority for misconduct and complaints investigations into members of Northamptonshire Police. To include but not limited to the preparation and service of appropriate notices in line with Police Regulations, gather evidence and conduct interviews. To prepare comprehensive reports upon which the appropriate authority can make an informed determination as to the conduct/complaint.

3. To liaise with and make referrals to the IOPC relating to criminal, conduct and complaint matters and Death or Serious Injury following police contact (DSI).

4. To identify, through the lessons learnt process, issues which pose a risk to the force and ensure these matters are brought to the attention of the Appropriate Authority.

5. To provide specialist knowledge and support to the wider force in relation to professional standards and to deliver training inputs as required.

6. Any other duties or tasks as required within the scope of the role.

**Why work for **Us**?**
Northamptonshire Police has real heart. We’re a county force tackling big-city issues, and everyone in our policing family, from frontline officers to police staff, has a part to play in serving our communities by fighting crime and protecting people. If you want an exciting career that offers variety, job satisfaction and the chance to develop and challenge yourself, while improving the lives of others, and all within an organisation that’s forward-thinking and innovative, you’ll find it with us.

**Equality, diversity, and inclusion**

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion.

We are working hard to increase diversity and inclusion within the organisations where communities are under-represented, including those from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities, people of all ages, abilities, faiths, religions and gender, LGBTQ communities and those from other disadvantaged or marginalised backgrounds, who share our values and wish to make a difference to the communities we serve.

Northamptonshire Police is a Disability Confident Employer - We aim to achieve the highest level an organisation can achieve under the scheme run by the Department of Work and Pensions. If you meet the essential criteria for the role you can choose to share your disability if you would like to take part in our disability confident interview scheme.

**Flexible working**

All requests for flexible working patterns will be considered and will be dependent on the role.

**Recruitment and Selection Policy**

Internal applicants who are at risk of redundancy or in need of redeployment and pass the selection process, will be offered the role over the remaining internal and external applicants.

Please be aware that the Office of the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner and Northamptonshire Police are separate employers. Although Police internal vacancies are open to OPFCC staff and vice versa, if you are successful, the change of employer will require a longer onboarding process and you will receive a new contract and payroll number. Service with either employer can be carried over as continuous service.

**Police Barred and Advisory lists**

Individuals placed on the Police Barred and Advisory lists will not be considered for employment by the Police or OPFCC for a minimum of 5 years from the date of listing in the case of gross misconduct, or 3 years from the date of listing in the case of poor performance.

**Vetting and safeguarding