Civilian Investigator

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We are currently recruiting for experienced ex-police officer to work as a Civilian Investigator for a local Police Force.
The role will be based in Sleaford.

The role will be situated within a Major Crime Unit (MCU), and so applicants must be accredited to PIP1 level as a minimum in order to be considered.

The role is expected to last for at least 12 months (from starting date) but could be extended.

The role is paying £17.24p per hour (PAYE) or £21.09p per hour (PAYE) for those wanting shift allowance.

Role overview:

To work as part of a team in MCU to undertake the investigation of major crime that fall under the MCU remit, involving interview of suspects, and gathering of evidence from victims and witnesses, digital media, and other sources.

To prepare and complete files in accordance with court deadlines, legislation, and force policy, ensuring that crimes under investigation are compliant with Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act 1996 (CPIA) and the Victims Code of Practice.

Main Responsibilities

1. To respond effectively to all reports of major crime, including coronial investigations and support to other departments such as PVP, CID and Local Policing in accordance with the MCU Terms of Reference, Force policy, and NPCC and College of Policing Authorised Professional Practice.

2. To develop and record proportionate investigation plans and strategies. To prioritise lines of enquiry, maximising the gathering of material by securing and preserving evidence under minimum supervision. To conduct or co-ordinate all aspects of the investigation process, ensuring the highest quality of service to all stakeholders.

3. To interview victims of crime and other witnesses, ensuring compliance with the Victims Charter, identifying when victims are significant or vulnerable and taking relevant measures.

4. To effectively apply investigation procedures to ensure timely response to and conclusion of all enquiries.

5. To gather, develop and use intelligence effectively utilising force IT systems to enhance investigations and inform other departments/line management of identified risks and safeguarding concerns.

6. To prepare case files within the designated timescales ensuring legislative compliance in line with the CPIA, disclosure rules and the Manual of Guidance for presentation to the Magistrates and Crown Courts.

7. To attend court and give evidence in relation to those aspects of any investigation which are within the post holders personal knowledge, or in which the post holder has had any involvement during the investigative process.

8. To represent the organisation by attending multi-agency meetings / case-conferences, or other such meetings as required or deemed appropriate by line management understand and apply relevant risk assessment processes to support the determination of response and effective resource prioritisation.

9. To respond positively to operational requirements in relation to all aspects of MCU, and as required and directed by MCU Managers.

Experience/Knowledge

* PIP1 qualification

* Successfully trained in Video Witness Interviewing

* Demonstrate experience of conducting major crime investigations.

* Previous experience of gathering information and / or data from third parties (e.g. researching, interviewing techniques).

* Previous experience of problem solving and decision making with an ability to critically analyse material.

* Previous experience of working in a customer focused environment

* Previous experience of working with confidential/sensitive material.

* Demonstrates lateral vision and a logical process for solving problems

If you would like to be considered for this position and have the relevant experience, then please send your CV to (email address removed)

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, if you do not hear from us within 7 working days, your application has been unsuccessful.

If this role is not for you but you do know somebody who would be interested, please feel free to refer them to us We have a “Refer A Friend” bonus scheme and we will reward you retail vouchers for any referrals who are not already known to us and are successfully placed

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