We are currently recruiting for Investigation Support Officers based in Essex.
Hours: Full time (40 hrs per week)
Contract duration: Temporary ongoing
Purpose: Undertake and assist in investigations taking on key roles within each investigation such as: researching; gathering and obtaining evidence; gathering and recording intelligence; liaising with Children Social Care; undertaking joint investigative actions with statutory partners; and attending child protection case conferences by a variety of means. The ISO will conducting a range of investigative and safeguarding duties, in order to secure best evidence and increase the efficiency and effectiveness of investigations undertaken by the Department.
Essential Experience:
- ABE (Achieving Best Evidence) trained.
- Have a high degree of flexibility to accommodate operational needs, be highly motivated, pro-active and possess excellent communication skills to deal with a wide range of situations and people throughout the spectrum of society, involving officers, members of the public and other organisations.
- Can build and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues and statutory partners.
- Effectively prioritise their workload and able to work without close supervision, can work under pressure, meet deadlines, manages multiple customer requirements and cases simultaneously. Therefore, proficient organisational skills are essential.
- Good working knowledge of IT applications and systems with the ability to use Microsoft Office products. Ideally the post holder will have a good working knowledge of specific force intelligence systems such as Athena and PNC, although training can be provided.
- You may be requested to work extended hours at short notice as required to support urgent operational needs, with a requirement to start at other designated locations as required. You will also be required to travel as part of their duty and therefore a full clean UK driving licence is essential.
Desirable experience:
- PIP2 and SOTO (Sexual Offence Trained Officer) qualifications.
- Recent experience of safeguarding vulnerable persons, to undertake such actions during the investigative process.
- Recent experience of criminal investigations, conducting interviews and taking statements in investigative process, with both adults and children.
Apply online or contact Terri O’Keefe on 07879 585551. You can also email terri@peelsolutions.co.uk for more information on this role.