PSIO - PPU
The Public Protection Unit have one full-time vacancy for a Police Staff Investigations Officer in our Adult Investigation Team based at Oldbury Custody Suite.
Since the implementation of Operation Model, Adult Abuse Investigators now deal exclusively with higher risk and intricate domestic abuse cases. You will work within one of the three teams, conducting secondary investigation from handover to their conclusion.
The role requires well organised and professional people with an ability to manage risk, develop and complete investigation plans, conduct quality suspect interviews and build rapport with vulnerable victims. You will be supported by a dedicated safeguarding team, digital media investigation team, suspect locate team, and post charge file build team as part of a large department with many skilled and experienced individuals to gain knowledge from.
Essential Criteria: An ability to plan investigations A focus on the needs of vulnerable victims An understanding of the secondary investigation process Effective communication skills using a variety of methods to ensure clear, accurate and appropriate sharing of information Accurate, high standard report writing skills within given time limits IT skills requiring access of Force and national systems
Note - There is scope for candidates to be taught these skills once in the role, so if you have a basic knowledge in any of these areas but willingness to learn, we would still invite your application.
Vetting: Successful applicants will be required to pass Recruitment Vetting and Counter Terrorism Clearance scrutiny prior to commencing their role, this will include a full background & financial disclosure as part of the vetting process.
Location: This role is based at Oldbury Custody Suite.
Hours: The shift pattern is 3 early shifts (0700 – 1500 hrs), 3 late shifts (1400 – 2300 hrs) and 3 rest days.
Interviews: Interview dates TBC.
Contact: If you would like further information about the role, please contact DS Matt Tromans, DI Alice Moseley or DI Mike Deakin, who will be happy to answer any questions.
Prospective officers and staff must be held to a higher standard of behaviour and accountability than members of the public, and that therefore their right to privacy can be fettered in certain circumstances. This is to ensure that members of the police are fully aware and accountable for the unique powers entrusted to them and the standards of professional behaviour they swear to uphold.
West Midlands Police is a Disability Confident Leader - the highest level an organisation can achieve under the scheme run by the Department of Work and Pensions. As part of our commitment we operate a ‘Disability Confident Interview Scheme’ - all candidates who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role will be offered an interview.
It is important to note that there may be occasions where it is not practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people who meet the essential criteria for the job. For example: in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. In these circumstances, the employer could select the candidates who best meet the essential criteria for the job, as they would do for non-disabled applicants.
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By choosing to join West Midlands Police you will receive an enhanced benefits package including:
- Fair remuneration with progression opportunities, and access to a very competitive pension scheme
- Enhanced annual leave in additional to public holiday entitlements
- Discounts across travel, parking, daily costs of living and leisure activities
- A comprehensive wellbeing package including 24/7 support, free eye tests and flu jabs