Investigation Officer – Hertfordshire Based

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QAD 1630/2301
Role: Investigation Officer – Hertfordshire Based
Contract Length: Anticipated 13 months, until March 2025
Location: Stevenage, Hertfordshire
Pay Rate: Up to £159.54 per day pay range subject to IR35 status
Investigation Officers are responsible for planning and executing investigations into potential serious criminal activities, working closely with Senior Investigation Officers. They play a crucial role in supporting the case-building process and facilitating the disclosure process.
Key accountabilities:
Plan and conduct investigations into suspected serious criminal activity in collaboration with Senior Investigation Officers
Support case building and disclosure process.
Assist with applications to the High Court for search warrants.
Review evidence and other material gathered during investigations.
Create and maintain accurate and detailed case records
Key requirements:
Experience of working within CID or a similar department.
Experience of seizure of exhibits, continuity of evidence, and seize/sift legislation including experience of disclosure and scheduling of material within serious criminal cases.
Knowledge of CPIA legislation.
Competency in completion of case files and ability to liaise with prosecuting agencies.
PIP1/2 certification or qualified by experience/Grandfather Rights.
Excellent communication skills.
Full driving licence.
Competency on Microsoft Office 365, particularly Word and Excel.
Please quote the Job Title & Vacancy Reference No. in your application, or we will be unable to match your CV to the role being applied for.
Security Clearance: SC highly desirable; candidates with active SC clearance will be fast-tracked.
Please send your CV directly to centralgov@tclrec.com
If you consider yourself to have a disability or if you are a veteran, and you meet the essential criteria for the role, you will be put forward for the ‘Guaranteed Interview’ scheme whereby you will have the opportunity to discuss this role and your suitability with a member of the Sourcing team.
If you are successful in securing this role, please note that for the entire duration of this contract, regardless of extension you will be working this role at the equivalent PAYE rate that has been advertised. For absolute clarity, we only work on a PAYE basis. If you wish to understand PAYE vs Umbrella more, please let us know and we can send you some additional information.
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Please ensure that your CV addresses the following items:
Your recent UK working experience going back at least 5 years, or full employment history if you have been working for fewer years than this.
Your availability to work either immediately, or at short notice.
Qualifications and experience relevant to the job role – please give full details within your CV document
As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we provide the best talent and encourage all applications regardless of background, in line with our commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion.
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Job Ref: QAD 1630/2301
Anticipated Length of Assignment: Unless otherwise stated (we do carry the occasional permanent vacancy) all of our roles are technically temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.
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