Crime Investigator

Division / Department - Public Protection

Grade - Grade 10

Status - Full Time

Contract Type - Permanent

Salary Grade Range - £28,725 - £31,725

Working Hours - 37.0 Hours per Week

The starting salary for this role will usually be at the bottom of the salary range and will be pro-rata if the working hours are less than full time.

The Role

Our Safeguarding Investigation Units (SIU) conduct specialist investigations to pursue those who target and exploit societies most vulnerable. They undertake specialist safeguarding and work with partners to protect people who are at greatest risk and are unable to protect themselves.

As a Crime Investigator no two days are the same. Your day could start with attending the scene of a serious crime to gather available evidence and direct urgent enquires. You could then move on to interviewing and processing a person in custody for a serious offence.

To be successful you will need to have the skills to deal with challenging situations involving vulnerable adults and children and be confident in difficult and unexpected situations. Your investigative work and skills will be crucial in helping Sussex Police to continue preventing crime and protecting the most vulnerable.

This role will require you to work a shift pattern including evenings, nights, weekends and bank holidays. In return we offer a starting salary of £28,725 plus enhancements of approximately £6,000 to reflect shift and weekend working. We also provide excellent ongoing training and continuous professional development.

Our Safeguarding Investigation Unit hubs are based at: Hastings, Eastbourne, Brighton, Crawley and Littlehampton. We currently have vacancies at Littlehampton, Crawley, Brighton and Hastings.

Key Responsibilities

You will investigate serious and complex crime and correspond with solicitors, the Crown Prosecution Service and partner agencies. You will be required to prepare evidential files for court and liaise with the Crown Prosecution Service including gathering and assessment of unused material. You will also perform the role of Officer in Charge (OIC) in the court hearings and trials. You will need to develop and foster new relationships with partner agencies and external service providers. This will consist of ensuring that we share information effectively when working on joint investigations. Your role may require you to represent Sussex police at multi-agency strategy discussions and case conferences.

We are particularly keen to hear from individuals who have either experience or an interest in Public Protection including: domestic abuse, child sexual abuse, stalking and serious sexual assaults.

Skills & Experience

An essential requirement of the role is to have a pass in the National Investigators Exam (or Grandparent rights) and the commitment to obtain the qualification of PIP 2 within 18 months of appointment.

You must be able to demonstrate the following essential criteria:
A good knowledge of crime policies and procedures relating to criminal investigation, particularly the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 and the Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act 1996.

Proven and well-evidenced experience in some form of investigations which may include conducting interviews and case building.

PEACE interview trained, or willing to undertake this training in order to become proficient.

Excellent interpersonal skills with the confidence and ability to negotiate and influence others through verbal and written communication.

Capable of absolute discretion in handling matters of a personal, sensitive and confidential nature.

The ability to interpret information quickly and effectively in order to select the right course of action.

Excellent organisational, planning and prioritising abilities.

Demonstrate, confidence, credibility and resilience.

The ability to independently exercise own judgement in a consistent manner, within confines of legislation and agreed procedures.

The ability to operate multiple computer database systems and be willing to undertake training in order to become proficient all relevant Sussex Police systems.

The ability to analyse problems, make sound operational decisions and have a high level of persistence and self-motivation to see an investigation through to conclusion.

The ability to work under pressure, have a methodical approach to work, as well as the ability to meet competing deadlines.

Commitment to undertake training for other specialist functions as required by the team e.g. Sexual Offences Liaison Officer (SOLO), Family Liaison Officer (FLO) and ABE Interviewer.

Further Information

For further information about the role, please contact the following:
Additional Information

This post is being advertised in parallel with Force redeployment processes. Any redeployees who are identified will be given preference. This may result in the post being withdrawn at any point during the recruitment process.
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