Case Investigator

Role type- Police Staff- Contract duration- Permanent- Contract type- Full Time- Department- Professional Standards- Location- Northampton, Force Headquarters - NN4 0JQ- Grade/scale- Staff - SO1- Salary
- £34,899
- Hours per week- 37- Closing date*
- 11/09/2024, 23:55
- Job descriptionNorthamptonshire Police Professional Standards Department (PSD) is recruiting two Staff Case Investigators to join our growing team. As a Case Investigator you will be involved in several key areas of work. Primarily you will investigate complaints made against members of Northamptonshire Police in accordance with the Police Complaints and Misconduct regulations. You will also investigate allegations of misconduct, in accordance with the Police Conduct Regulations, and you will engage with the Independent Office for Police Complaints (IOPC) referring matters such as Death or Serious Injury (DSI) incidents that meet referral criteria. The role will also require you to support Detective’s in the investigation of Police Perpetrated Crime.

You will be able to demonstrate effective communication to achieve a satisfactory outcome with both internal and external stakeholders and at all levels. The ability to communicate ideas and information effectively, both verbally and in writing, is essential together with the ability to challenge in an appropriate manner. Good analytical skills are required with effective decision making and assessment of information. The ability to work proactively on your own initiative with mínimal supervision is required and also the ability to work flexibly as part of a team of investigators in order to balance the workload and maintain resilience. You will have experience of using databases, conducting audits and preparing electronic files. The ability to develop yourself and understand complex information or legislation is required whilst having personal resilience and acting with integrity.

At Northamptonshire Police we work together to protect our communities. Whether as an officer, staff member or volunteer, you will make a difference and play an important role in helping achieve our mission. As you take on a role with pride and confidence, you will be supported, developed and valued, ensuring you can be at your best in the service of our communities. PSD is at the heart of building public trust and confidence with our communities. PSD is responsible for upholding the high standards of professional behaviour expected by the public. PSD is setting the right Culture within Northamptonshire Police through learning, engagement and tackling misconduct and corruption.

**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/OPFCC 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 and OPFCC for a minimum of 5 years from the date of listing in