XT1059 Investigative Support Officer **External**
Investigative Support Officer
Counter Terrorism Policing – North East (CTP NE)
Leeds
Full time permanent – 37 hours
An excellent opportunity has arisen to play a key role in a unique team, supporting the work of Counter Terror Policing.
Within the department, you will be an integral part of an Investigation Team and will be responsible for the submission of complex files to the Crown Prosecution Service and the progression of cases through the criminal justice system.
Candidates require a good working knowledge of the principles of Disclosure (Criminal Procedures Investigation Act 1996) and will be a holder of CILex Certificate of Criminal Justice or equivalent (e.g. ISA portfolio, Law Degree or A Level law). Also be prepared, if not already done so, to complete the CILEX specialist course in disclosure and ISO portfolio.
Candidates are also required to successfully complete other relevant training courses relevant to the role, and have good working knowledge in the use of application of computer systems.
In addition, you must be able work flexibly to suit business needs, be willing and have the ability to travel for business purposes and be willing to work at other sites across the Force area other than your normal place of work as and when required. The role of Investigative Support Officer also requires that candidates have the ability to deal with cases that could be of an explicit or disturbing nature.
The post involves working a shift pattern between 8am and 8pm for which you will receive shift allowance of 12.5% plus weekend enhancements for working 1 weekend in every 4 weeks.
Interview dates - 2 July or 3 July 2025.
As this is a Career Progression Scheme, candidates may be considered to start further along the progression scheme, if they possess the requisite experience and knowledge.
The Benefits:
• Starting salary of £32,247 rising to £34,329 per annum
• Opportunity for progression to Higher Investigative Support Officer with salary range of £35,526 rising to £37,692 per annum, subject to meeting specific criteria
• A modern office building, close to good road/public transport networks and free on-site parking
• Generous annual leave allowance of 25 days per year, rising to 30 days after 5 years, plus statutory Bank Holidays
• Generous pension scheme
• Employee assistance service – accessible 24/7, providing counselling and financial advice for you and your immediate relatives.,
• Cycle to work scheme
• Blue Light discount card (discounts include Asda and Costco)
• Membership to the company shop
The 2024 version of the Competency Values Framework applies to this process. Please disregard the old link to the 2016 version which is contained in the role profile.
Please note that the successful candidate will be subject to enhanced level personal and financial vetting checks prior to appointment.
You must be a British citizen and eligible to hold a British passport to work in the CTP NE.
For security reasons you must not discuss your application with anyone other than your immediate family.
The application process for this vacancy will close at 23:55 hours on 27 May 2025.