Investigating Support Officer

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RSR Police are currently recruiting for a **Investigating Support Officer.**

**Job Summary**:
To provide support to the investigation of serious and complex criminal offences. To assist in progressing enquiries as directed by the senior investigating officer and to assist in the recovery of evidential material. To work with exhibits and disclosureobligations in line with the Criminal Procedures and Investigations Act 1996.

**Location**:Monmouthshire/Newport and Torfaen/Blaenau

**Contract**: 12 months

**Work hours**: 37.5 hours - Hybrid Model - Monday to Friday

**Salary**:£14.22 per hour

**Vacancies**:4

**Vetting Level**: MV

**Main duties and responsibilities**
- To work as part of an investigation team, gathering, reviewing and presenting evidence as required specific to the department and investigation to which deployed
- To obtain evidence from victims and witnesses in a concise and legible format in accordance with relevant rules and legislation
- To be responsible for the management of exhibits including the submission and transportation of these items, controlling all movement of exhibits and following liaison with the SIO, to prepare all forms for the submission of exhibits for further forensictesting if required. To assist in preparing exhibits for suitable presentation to the Courts
- To attend Court for and provide verbal evidence when required and be a direct liaison between the Senior Investigating Officer and the Crown Prosecution Service.
- Use all force computer systems including NICHE and maintaining databases for duties relating to disclosure and the management of exhibits
- To work in line with CPIA act and if required, as Disclosure Officer in investigations, examining all material, presenting it to the CPS, disclosing it to the accused where appropriate, and certifying to the prosecutor that action has been taken in accordancewith the Codes of Practice
- To review and present information received as part of enquiries including those for CCTV, house to house, digital downloads, third party material
- To complete research and assist file preparation as required for investigations and submission to the crown prosecution service.
- To assist in interviewing suspects or witnesses in line with codes of practice and legislation. This is dependent on current qualification status and accreditations.

**Essential**
- Must have 2 A levels or NVQ level 4 or equivalent experience relevant to the role.
- Must be PIP Level 1 trained or have appropriate previous investigative experience. PIP level 2 preferred.
- Must have experience of the investigation of crime or offending behaviour or have experience of working within law enforcement or the criminal justice system
- Must have experience of dealing with sensitive material in an ethical manner
- Must have experience of working to challenging timescales and the ability to perform under pressure
- Must have good communication skills with the ability to listen, empathise and provide support and adapt language to meet the needs of different people.
- Must have good knowledge of the criminal law relating to the investigation of crime.
- Must have an understanding of the principles of disclosure under the Criminal Procedures Investigation Act.
- Level 1 Welsh essential (training will be given). Welsh language skills level 2 and above are desirable.

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