Investigative Officer – HALTED

We are currently recruiting for an Investigative Officer in Preston.

Pay rate: £17.58 per hour.

Contract duration: Temporary ongoing.

Purpose:

To manage and participate in a wide range of evidence-gathering and crime-investigation duties for Serious and Complex crime and to ensure that any evidence obtained is recorded, secured, and preserved in a timely and appropriate manner. To interview suspects and provide support and assistance to other investigations as required by supervision.

Duties: 

• Provide an investigative response to incidents and received intelligence.
• Secure, preserve and gather evidence within Investigations to prove or disprove information and establish facts.
• Conduct serious and complex criminal investigations, plan and manage own workload, and retain responsibility as the officer-in-case.
• Provide support to victims and witnesses and assess their need for further support throughout the criminal justice process.
• Interview victims and witnesses and obtain statements in relation to serious and complex investigations.
• Interview suspects in relation to serious and complex criminal investigations.
• Use internal IT systems to research and maintain records regarding individuals and investigations.
• Complete comprehensive investigation reports and case files.
• Present evidence to CPS.

Experience – Essential: 

• Controlled Drugs Liaison Officer Qualified and experienced.
• Police Drugs Expert Evidence Training Course Accreditation
• PIP level 2 trained and accredited

Apply online or contact Lucia De Felice on 07425 757587. You can also email lucia@peelsolutions.co.uk for more information on this role.