Investigating Officer – HALTED

We are currently recruiting for an Investigating Officer in Didsbury.

Pay rate: PAYE 17.95 Per hour

Contract duration: Temporary ongoing

Purpose:

To assist in with the complex investigations held within the DCIU, including evidence gathering in the form of outside enquiries relevant to the investigation, to gather intelligence; assist in file preparation and submissions for use in court; utilise specialist knowledge and skills as required by the Unit.

Duties: 

• Conduct investigations, obtaining and reviewing all the necessary evidence such as statements, interviews, third party material.
• Assist others with the process of dealing with detained persons.
• Work closely with victims and witnesses to keep them updated on crime status.
• Use a range of systems to conduct research, interrogate and up-date information.
• Prepare reports, complete prosecution files, itemise witness lists and exhibits for court, HQ, PPU and other agencies, ensuring timeliness and quality of the information provided.
• Ensure property procedures are followed, including the appropriate recording, labelling, and storage.
• To liaise and work in partnership with other agencies relevant to the investigation.
• Assist with the execution of warrants and undertaking searches.
• Where necessary, attend court and give evidence if required.
• Comply with National Crime Recording Standard and minimum investigative requirements.
• Maintain the security and confidentiality of information at all times.
• Provide specialist knowledge and skills as required by the unit (e.g. language skills; technical skills in relation to PC’s / mobile phones; preparation of information relating to child abuse, domestic violence and other potentially distressing crimes).

Dealing with People:

• The role requires interaction with victims, witnesses, and offenders.
• Liaison and negotiation with a wide range of external agencies (e.g.Local Authority, Child Care Services, NHS, Fire Services, Mental Health Teams, Driver Improvement Scheme, Department for Social Security etc.)
• Liaise with various internal departments (e.g. local operational Policing Unit, CID, CPIU and others.
• Brief and debrief operational staff where required.

Administrative Support: 

• Provide a range of analysis and information from a variety of sources, in the required reporting format.
• Use a wide variety of systems relevant to the unit to search, interrogate and accurately up-date (e.g. iOps, Holmes, PNC, EPMS).
• Provide a range of generic administrative and clerical support for the core functions of the unit.
• Answer and respond to telephone enquiries.
• Assist in the induction and training of new staff to the department if required.

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