Investigator (PSD)

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We are currently recruiting for an ex-police officer to work as a Investigator on a full-time contract in central Birmingham.

The role is paying £19.19 per hour (PAYE)

Job profile:

As a part of the Professional Standards Department, you must be able to carry out enquiries at the direction of a DS/Police Staff Supervisor.

Main Responsibilities:

· Conducting enquiries proportionate to the allegation or potential impact on the organisation, with focus on timeliness and contact.

· In line with the Police (Conduct) Regulations 2020 and Police (Complaints and Misconduct) Regulations 2020, identify opportunities for prevention, reflection and learning.

· Deal with telephone enquiries or personal visits by members of the public or other agencies, taking responsibility to seek to resolve issues raised at the earliest opportunity.

· Evidence recovery and appropriate documentation.

· CCTV viewing and viewing logs to document this evidentially.

· Interviews of witnesses, including significant witnesses, to a high standard and record the evidence in the complexity, detail and proportionality appropriate to a misconduct investigation.

· Completing detailed incident reports for external stakeholders and the senior leadership team.

Essential Skills:

· Demonstrate sound investigative skills including a good knowledge of criminal law together with knowledge and understanding of investigation procedures and reporting requirements including investigative strategy, crime recording rules, disclosure, case preparation and court/hearing processes.

· Proficient at report writing and the ability to present evidence verbally.

· Thorough working knowledge of PACE powers and warrants and how to apply them.

· An understanding of Custody, criminal justice agencies and court procedures.

· The candidate must be ICIDP PIP 2 accredited, in the process of becoming ICIDP PIP 2 accredited or be willing undertake the qualification successfully.

· Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information, demonstrating the utmost integrity and professionalism.

· Personal Safety Trained (PST) unless restricted.

Desirable Skills:

· FLO trained

· Disclosure/exhibits officer trained

· DMI trained

If you would like to be considered for this position and have the relevant experience, then please apply now!