Statement Taker

We have an exciting opportunity for a Statement Taker to join Devon and Cornwall Police at their police station in Camborne. This is a temporary role for around 3 months working a shift pattern which will include some weekend working. Hybrid working. PLEASE NOTE DUE TO POLICE VETTING YOU MUST HAVE RESIDED WITHIN THE UK CONTINUOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 3 YEARS AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION. . The purpose of the Statement Taker is to prepare, conduct and record remote interviews of victims and witnesses. This must be delivered to an equivalent standard of the Professionalisation Investigation Programme (PIP) and in accordance with the law, PACE Code C, Force policy and with reference to the 'Practical Guide to Interviewing 2004'. The Statement Taker will have the ability to identify and maximise all of the available evidence from conversation with an individual and ask pertinent questions to obtain as much information as possible. In particular to: Conduct remote (not face to face) interviews of victims and witnesses. Provide care for victims and witnesses by identifying any Risk, Harm and Vulnerability issues assessing an appropriate response or the need for onward referral (e.g. VNA) Adapt the communication style used to the needs of the individual, and confirm understanding of any element stated by the witness. Record the statements of remote interviews and ensure section 9 PACE statements are legible, meet the required evidenti…