Police Staff Investigator

Our mission is simple… to help the world Love Mondays.

Every week, thousands of people across the UK start a new job – and it’s our job to help them get there.

REED is a specialist provider of permanent, contract, temporary and outsourced recruitment solutions.

We are current recruiting for experienced police investigators to support the capital’s police force with the investigating offences within the Public Protection portfolio stationed at the following location:

BCU Location

AS - Brixton Police Station, SW9 7DD

AW - Charing Cross Police Station, WC2N 4JP

CE - Bethnal Green Police Station, E2 9NZ

CN - Holborn Police Station, WC1N 3NR

EA - Romford Police Station, RM1 3BJ

NA - Edmonton Police Station, N9 0PW

NE - Leyton Police Station, E11 1FE

NW - Colindale Police Station, NW9 5TW

SE - Bexleyheath Police Station, DA7 4QS

SN - Bromley Police Station BR1 1ER & Windmill Road Custody Suite, CR0 2XP

SW - Eagle House, Kingston, KT1 1HH

WA - Acton Police Station, W3 9BH

Key Tasks

• Taking written statements and video recorded evidence from victims and witnesses of crime, this will involve gathering relevant information by interviewing the person.
• Assisting in the preparation and interviewing of suspects.
• Ensuring vulnerability is identified in persons involved in investigations and ensure the appropriate support is provided, including regular updates as to the ongoing progression of investigation.
• Work collaboratively with partner agencies, including Children and Adult’s Social Care, health and education, as appropriate.
• Assisting in the gathering of evidence by reviewing and collating documentary evidence relating to the investigation, including third party material.
• Completing applications for examinations of digital media and forensic submissions.
• Preparing and presenting evidence for court proceedings in Magistrates and Crown Court.
• Using internal IT systems to research and maintain records regarding individuals and investigations.
• Carrying out further enquiries in relation to investigations at the request of the Supervising Officer(s).
• To work as required on the direction of the BCU Public Protection Superintendent or their delegate
   

You will need to undergo OST/ELS training

Skills and experience required

• An investigative background, to include experience of compiling files (preferably of an investigative nature) and previous experience in dealing with people (in particular, in interviewing techniques).
• Knowledge of criminal law and Police procedures.
• Intermediate IT skills, to include the use of Microsoft Office products.
• The ability to appraise, evaluate, collate and present information/evidence obtained, in order to ensure that all relevant information/evidence is at hand and is of a high standard.
• The ability to communicate effectively (commensurate with the grade and requirements of the post) with managers, members of staff (at all levels) and members of the public.
• Motivated and disciplined style working on own initiative to complete the task and as part of a team to achieve overall objectives.

Ideally you will hold PIP 2 (Professionalising Investigation Programme).

These are fixed term contracts, working on a full-time or part-time basis on two-year appointments.

These roles pay £37,289 including London weighting plus benefits

Please apply now and join us in loving Mondays

All roles are subject to strict police vetting and right to work checks