Police Staff Investigator Level 1 - Police Staff

You must be PIP 1 Qualified for this post.

Permanent post

Hours: 37 hours per week. Varying shift pattern depending upon location. Evening and weekend working included and will attract allowances as appropriate

Part time/flexible working options will be considered

Salary range: Grade A1 £23,817 rising to a maximum of £26,016 per annum

Based at: Either Oxclose Lane or Mansfield Police Station within Public Protection

Main Purpose of Role

As a PIP1 Investigator, you will gather and review evidence and undertake investigations relating to domestic abuse, this role will work within the High Risk Domestic Abuse teams. You will be accountable for delivery of a high standard service which is victim focused and tailored to meet the needs of the organisation. This will include the obtaining of victim and witness evidence, physical evidence and the obtaining of a suspects account. This will then be presented and reviewed by an Evidential Review Officer, or Crown Prosecution Service regarding the evidential test to recommend charges.

Some of the principle accountabilities include;

Investigate crime and other incidents; complete investigation plans and strategies as directed by supervisors; prioritise lines of enquiry to maximise the gathering of material by securing and preserving evidence. This could include all areas of crime including safeguarding, domestic abuse, hate and cyber.
Interview victims and witnesses, ensuring compliance with the Victims Charter, identifying when victims are significant or vulnerable and referring to relevant departments.
Interview suspects in accordance with PACE (Police and Criminal Evidence Act) Code C and E. This will include the exercise of designated powers under the Police Reform Act (including search and seizure, further arrest) if applicable.
Gather, develop and use intelligence effectively utilising force IT systems to enhance investigations and inform other departments/line management of identified risks and safeguarding concerns
Attend Court as the Officer in the Case and to give evidence

Key Skills & abilities

Experience of gathering and analysing information and/or data from third parties (researching, interviewing).

Experience of problem solving and decision making with an ability to critically analyse material

Experience of working in customer focused, or investigatory role requiring engaging effectively with people at all levels, this will include working with survivors and suspects. Be able to produce accurate written documents

Experience of working in confrontation or sensitive situations.

Possess a sound knowledge of IT skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook; ability to effectively use Force IT systems following training

Demonstrate the ability to lead by example, encouraging others and to act in line with Fore Values (Proud)

Highly organised and self motivated, ensuring the timely provision of correct, complete and consistent information. Be able to manage a high demanding workload, at times you may work unsupervised and must be able to manage workloads

You must hold a full UK driving licence

Experience Required

To already be PIP1 qualified and signed off your portfolio

Other requirements

Be flexible in your approach to the working hours and be able to undertake evening and weekend working as part of the shift pattern. Be able to work additional hours should operational need dictate in accordance with the Police Staff Handbook

Be able to carry out investigatory duties and gather evidence at a variety of locations including at the home of the member of the public, crime scene or on police premises

Must be willing to participate in Officer Safety training and First Aid if deemed suitable on an individual basis as required by each departmental head

Must be prepared to be subject to Management Vetting, in line with a Force Vetting Policy and to undertake drug screening.

To Apply

Your application should be in the first instance by submitting a supporting statement of not more than 500 words. Applicants are encouraged to align their skills to the Person Specification and Job Description. Please ensure any documents you attach during your application do not have your name or any identifiable personal details included within the text or the document name, so that your application can remain anonymous. CV’s alone will not be accepted as a supporting statement. Please send a copy of your PIP 1 accreditation

For further information about the role please contact Detective Inspector Sarah Moore Domestic Abuse Inspector via e mail at sarah.moore@notts.police.uk

For current Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner staff applicants, please note that Nottinghamshire Police would be a new employer. However, an agreement has been made whereby all tenure and length of service will be honoured.

Vetting Level – Management– you must have resided in the UK for at least the last 5 years

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Candidates currently at risk will be required to complete and attach the at-risk pro-forma document.

All applicants will be subject to the Nottinghamshire Police Vetting Policy.

Nottinghamshire Police is committed to the principles of Equality, Fairness and Diversity, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community in our efforts to recruit a diverse and flexible workforce that reflects the people we serve.