Police Staff Investigator (PIP1)

RSR is a public safety & enterprise security recruitment specialist. We assist public safety employers find the right talent. We are currently recruiting for experienced PIP1 Accredited Investigator to work on a full-time contract in either Farnborough or Aldershot, Hampshire. The initial contract is for 6 months, but there is a view to extend this. The role is paying £16.71 per hour (PAYE). The role will be situated within a Police Force, so applicants must be able to obtain national security vetting.

Role overview: The PIP 1 Investigator gathers and reviews evidence and undertakes investigations relating to volume and priority crime to ascertain whether a person should be charged with an offence or if a person charged with an offence is guilty of that offence.

Main Responsibilities:

• Collect and gather material, intelligence and evidence from a range of sources (including volume and priority crime reports, victims, witnesses, suspects and other sources of material) and record and retain it in a format that is evidentially admissible to support the investigative process.
• Identify and plan own investigative actions, taking into account resources, priorities, and proportionality in order to pursue all reasonable lines of enquiry whether they point towards or away from a suspect to achieve investigatory objectives.
• Interview witnesses and suspects, applying appropriate interviewing principles and techniques to gather all required information, intelligence and evidence within the criminal law and the legal framework to help bring offenders to justice.
• Use relevant powers, applying the "arrest necessity" test to consider arresting, apprehending where necessary, issuing special warnings and other options such as 'Released Under Investigation'.
• Undertake associated search and custody procedures to protect and safeguard the public in accordance with legislation and policy.
• Complete risk assessments and provide appropriate support for victims during an investigation, through the formulation of a victim plan where required, to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the victim.
• Complete risk assessments and provide appropriate support for witnesses when planning investigative interviews to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the witnesses.
• Liaise and work with other investigators and managers to establish and use appropriate methods for gathering material and to develop procedures to turn material into intelligence or evidence.
• Carry out analysis, assess evidence, and evaluate material generated by the investigation of volume and priority crimes to identify offenders.
• Ensure all material, including exhibits, are seized, examined and retained in accordance with disclosure and other applicable legislation and policy, where necessary whether they are used or not.
• 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, build and manage case files and conduct disclosure within best practice procedures to ensure there is an accurate audit trail.

Knowledge/Experience:

Essential: Demonstrable experience of complex information gathering and problem solving. A detailed understanding of the criminal justice system. Knowledge and understanding of applicable College Guidance.

Desirable: Good communication skills with the ability to listen, empathise, provide support and adapt language, form, and message to meet the needs of different people and/or audiences. Skilled in the use of IT packages, systems and/or databases to fulfil role requirements. Able to break down a complex problem into component parts and determine appropriate action in investigations. Ability to work effectively in a team to achieve shared objectives, demonstrating awareness of individual differences and providing support and advice as required. Able to review own performance objectively and to develop and follow an appropriate improvement plan. Able to appropriately prioritise and plan own work. Able to proactively develop effective working relationships with colleagues, partners and other stakeholders. Able to produce clear and concise reports and other documents within best practice procedures.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, if you do not hear from us within 7 working days, your application has been unsuccessful. If this role is not for you but you do know somebody who would be interested, please feel free to refer them to us! We have a "Refer A Friend" bonus scheme and we will reward you retail vouchers for any referrals who are not already known to us and are successfully placed!

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