Investigative Officer – HALTED

We are currently recruiting for an Investigative Officer in Blackburn.

Pay rate: £17.58 per hour.

Contract duration: Temporary ongoing

Purpose:

To ethically conduct investigations into homicides and other serious and complex crimes.

Duties: 

• Conduct serious and complex investigations, plan and manage own workload, and retain OIC
• Secure, preserve and gather evidence to support law enforcement
• Undertake tasks accordingly with accredited
• Plan, prepare and be involved in the execution of
• Work in partnership with other departments and agencies to safeguard and protect those at risk of
• Interview witnesses and take statements as part of investigations in line with Achieving Best Evidence
• Provide support to victims and witnesses and assess their need for further support throughout the criminal justice
• Interview people suspected of committing offences and conduct process
• Use internal IT systems to research and maintain records regarding individuals and investigations.
• Complete comprehensive investigation reports and case
• Present evidence to CPS and at court, to prosecute offenders through the criminal justice system.
• Provide flexibility to account for exigencies of

Knowledge/Experience: 

Essential:

• Successfully investigating serious and complex crimes.
• Safeguarding vulnerable members of the community and those at risk of abuse
• Gathering critical evidence by interviewing victims, significant witnesses and suspects.
• Experience and knowledge of the Criminal Justice System relating to the PACE Act, including searching premises, handling exhibits, interviewing suspects, RIPA 1998 and CPIA 1996, relating to disclosure.
• Working on own initiative, investigating problems, developing solutions and taking appropriate timely action to resolve them.
• Maintaining & interrogating computerised systems and manual filing systems.
• Communicating at all levels with a wide range of audiences.
• Working effectively and efficiently as part of a team, and working with minimal supervision.
• Dealing with members of the public and working in partnership with other departments and agencies.
• Dealing with difficult situations or conflict.
• Maintaining strict confidentiality using tact and diplomacy where appropriate.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of intelligence gathering procedure and policies.
• Specialist Investigative Interviewer Tier 3 (victim and suspects).
• PNC database trained.
• Knowledge and experience of using HOLMES

Qualification:

• 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.