Police Staff Investigator - Local Authority in Barnstaple

Spinwell is recruiting for a Police Staff Investigator for an excellent opportunity within the public sector.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POLICE STAFF INVESTIGATOR

• Act as the investigator in the case, carrying out investigations professionally, ethically, thoroughly and expeditiously in accordance with investigation policy, Professional Investigation Programme (PIP) standards and legal requirements.
• Prepare and conduct interviews of suspects, preparing and delivering relevant disclosure.
• Carry out associated custody procedures.
• Operate flexibly across all investigatory strands.
• Investigate Child Abuse, Vulnerable Adult Abuse, Sexual Abuse, Domestic Abuse cases, Sexual offences and level 1 acquisitive crime.
• Support and manage victims and offenders, and view indecent Child Abuse images/videos/audio.
• Deal with safeguarding, managing risk, in cases such as Child Neglect, Child Abuse, and Child Sexual Abuse, Offences against Vulnerable Adults, Domestic Assaults and Sexual Offences.
• Complete appropriate risk and impact assessments for the victim and where appropriate the wider community, ensuring that appropriate support is implemented.
• Identify vulnerable and/or intimidated witnesses and the special measures available to assist them.
• Liaise with victims and witnesses throughout the investigation, keeping them informed of progress and complying fully with the Victim Codes of Conduct.
• Explain to victims and witnesses relevant details of their involvement in the judicial process.
• Take appropriate witness care precautions in the event of a trial.
• Provide a seamless service for victims that meets their individual needs by working closely with the Victim Care Unit and partner agencies.
• Ensure all material, including exhibits, are seized, examined and retained in accordance with legislation and policy.
• Support and utilise the National Intelligence Model (NIM) throughout investigations.
• Identify potential links to other investigations, coordinating decisions and actions with other investigating officers.
• Take appropriate action to identify and arrange for the apprehension of suspects in accordance with legislation and policy.
• Work closely with partner agencies in line with agreed protocols to appropriately safeguard and protect the public.
• Carry out image analysis on computer systems to identify offences, specifically focusing on priority areas around children, missing people, sexual abuse and modern slavery.
• Assess and manage digital forensic submissions to ensure integrity and continuity of evidence.
• Interview suspects and witnesses to PIP level standards and in accordance with the legislation and Force policy.
• Disclose material in accordance with the Criminal Procedures and Investigations Act 1996.
• Maintain ownership of the investigation post charge, including its progression and hearing at Court.
• Attend scenes when tasked, conduct initial investigations and complete tasks as necessary.
• Support Neighbourhood Policing teams in reducing Risk, Harm and Vulnerability.
• Work with Neighbourhood team to problem solve local priorities.

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE POLICE STAFF INVESTIGATOR JOB

• Full UK driving licence, unless prevented by reason of disability where reasonable adjustments will be considered.
• Demonstrable experience of complex information gathering and problem solving.
• Proven ability to deliver to tight timescales.
• A detailed understanding of the criminal justice system.
• A meticulous and thorough approach to undertaking tasks.
• Hold a PIP1.
• Experience obtaining witness statements and evidence gathering in accordance with the rules of evidence.
• Experience supporting preparation of case files, ideally using the NICHE records management system.

If you are a Police Staff Investigator, apply now or send your CV to Spinwell! We welcome all applications regardless of background, in line with our commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion.