MIR PIP2 Investigator in Fareham

Red Snapper Managed Services requires a PIP2 Accredited Investigator, working with the Defence Serious Crime Command (DSCC) in Fareham (Hampshire) or Bulford (Wiltshire). Working within the Major Crime Team under the strategic command of the Defence Serious Crime Command (DSCC) and based at Southwick Park or Bulford Barracks, you will be part of a specialist investigative unit for serious and complex crime.

What we offer:

• £18.75 per hour
• 3 days per week (Tuesday to Thursday), 8 hours per day, possible 5 days available.
• 2-Year fixed term
• On-site subsidised restaurant and Costa Coffee
• Free parking
• On-site convenience store
• Subsidised gym membership
• Office based role only.

The PIP 2 Investigator utilises a range of appropriate investigative approaches to gather material, placing the victim at the centre of all actions and decisions, to safely and effectively investigate serious and complex crimes with a view to achieving an appropriate outcome for that investigation.

Key Accountabilities:

• Liaise and work with other investigators, specialists and managers to establish and use appropriate methods for gathering material and to develop procedures to turn material into intelligence or evidence as part of the investigation into serious and complex investigations.
• Collect and gather material, intelligence and evidence from a range of sources that are appropriate to the serious and complex nature of the investigation, record and retain evidence in a format that is evidentially admissible to support the investigative process.
• Identify and plan own investigative actions, taking into account resources at force, regional or national levels including other agencies, priorities, and proportionality to achieve investigatory objectives.
• Assess threat, harm and risk in order to develop and implement plans and strategies to investigate serious and complex crime.
• Interview witnesses and suspects and gather all required information, intelligence and evidence in relation to serious and complex investigations in accordance with PIP2 investigative standards also generating further lines of enquiry where required to bring offenders to justice.
• Use relevant powers to arrest and apprehend where necessary and issue special warnings.
• Undertake associated search and custody procedures to protect and safeguard the public in accordance with legislation and policy.
• Provide appropriate support for victims during an investigation, completing risk assessments, and formulating a victim strategy where required, and working with the Victim Care Unit, to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the victim.
• Carry out analysis, assess evidence, and evaluate material generated by the investigation of serious and complex crimes to identify offenders.
• Ensure all material, including exhibits generated by serious and complex crime are seized, examined, and retained in accordance with legislation and policy, where necessary.
• Respond to safeguarding concerns and manage risk in cases, including but not limited to; child neglect, child abuse, and child sexual abuse, offences against vulnerable adults, domestic abuse and sexual offences to protect the most vulnerable people in society.
• Prepare reports on the outcome of investigations and build and manage case files and conduct disclosure within best practice procedures to ensure there is an accurate audit trail.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all members of the community. All applications will be considered on the basis of objective criteria, such as qualifications, experience and ability to do the job.