Police Staff Investigator - 12 Month FTC/Secondment

The Police Staff Investigator will work as part of an investigative team, gathering and securing evidence to support criminal investigations.

You will Take written statements from witnesses as directed by the Sergeant or investigating officer, following the guidelines to achieve best evidence in criminal proceedings. The PSI will ensure enquiries are carried out expeditiously as directed by the Sergeant or investigating officer in accordance with investigation policy.

Role and Responsibilities

• As directed by the Sergeant, secure and preserve the best evidence through thorough investigation in order to detect crime and the prosecution of offenders, to include:
  • Retrieval, retention and reviewing of CCTV
  • Conducting house-to-house enquires and completing relevant actions
• Comply with all relevant legislation, for example Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984, The Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act 1996, Data Protection Act 1998 and all rules and guidance including the Major Incident Room Standardised Administrative Procedures where applicable
• Utilise all appropriate ICT systems to research, produce and submit statements, reports and intelligence logs.
• Obtain and secure evidence and exhibits maintaining their integrity, continuity and preventing contamination
• Research and maintain up-to-date knowledge of current enquires, attending and contributing to briefings
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of current enquiries by attending and contributing to briefings
• Complete all documentation including actions and reports in a timely and professional manner
• Assist with the preparation of file of evidence and to give evidence at court as and when required

Skills and Knowledge:

Essential:

• Ability to write clear, concise and accurate reports
• Experience of working in an environment dealing with the public
• Working knowledge of confidentiality and data protection issues
• Be willing to successfully undertake any training requirements in respect of the role, which will include:
  • Personal Safety Training (conflict resolution level)
  • West Midlands Police IT Systems training
  • Investigation module
• Experience of working effectively in a team
• Competent IT skills
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Self-motivation skills and able to contribute to problem solving activity
• Experience of effectively managing workloads
• Requirement to hold a full UK driving license and be willing to pass the WMP driving test to drive unmarked Police vehicles if required

Desirable

• Investigation and evidence gathering experience
• Previous experience in criminal law and criminal justice system
• Working knowledge of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act
• Knowledge of police policy and procedures in relation to the role
• Experience of dealing with conflict
• Experience of working in a multi-agency environment, working with partner agencies

Vetting: Successful applicants will be required to pass Management Vetting and Security Clearance scrutiny prior to commencing their role, this will include a full background & financial disclosure as part of the vetting process.

Medical: Appointment to this role will be dependent upon successfully medical checks, which may include a drugs test and if required a fitness test.

West Midlands Police is a Disability Confident Leader - the highest level an organisation can achieve under the scheme run by the Department of Work and Pensions. As part of our commitment we operate a ‘Disability Confident Interview Scheme’ - all candidates who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role will be offered an interview.

It is important to note that there may be occasions where it is not practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people who meet the essential criteria for the job. For example: in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. In these circumstances, the employer could select the candidates who best meet the essential criteria for the job, as they would do for non-disabled applicants.

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