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SalaryDivision / Department - Specialist Crime
Grade - M2
Status - Full Time
Contract Type - Fixed Term Contract
Salary Grade Range - £51,252 - £55,803
Working Hours - 37.0 Hours per Week
Shift Allowance - No
Politically Restricted - No
Location - Eastbourne, Hammonds Drive
The starting salary for this role will usually be at the bottom of the salary range and will be pro-rata if the working hours are less than full time.
Chief Constables' Message
We really welcome your interest in joining our Police Force. It is a privilege to lead the teams in Surrey Police and Sussex Police who continuously work selflessly and tirelessly in order to keep people in our counties safe.
We are looking for talented and inspirational people who put the needs of the public at the heart of everything that they do and who want to make a difference. If you feel you are that person then we want to hear from you.
We wish you all the very best with your application.
Chief Constable Tim De Meyer & Chief Constable Jo Shiner
The Role & Key Responsibilities
From your first day with us you will be part of a policing family making a real difference.
It is our mission to identify and protect vulnerable people, prevent and respond to harm and keep people safe.
The post holder leads, as Senior Investigation Officer (SIO) for this Major Crime Investigation, and is accountable to chief officers for the conduct of the investigation. The exact nature of the investigation is confidential and will not be divulged prior to appointment.
The SIO manages the investigative response, all resources associated with the investigation, develops and implements strategies, procedures and systems that underpin the investigation and ensures the management and assessment of threat, risk and harm is accurate and effective.
The SIO ensures that all reasonable lines of enquiry are completed, and that a proportionate and effective investigation is conducted.
The key accountabilities are:
Develop and implement short and medium-term objectives within the investigation as part of the overall investigative strategy and engage with other force departments, units and agencies to enable a collaborative approach to managing investigative strategies and evidence gathering and build community confidence.
Supervise and evaluate the performance and conduct of the operation to ensure the investigation is carried out thoroughly and expeditiously in accordance with investigation policy, ethics and relevant legislation, policy, and best practice.
Manage budgets and resources and take corrective action where required to ensure the investigations are completed in a cost-effective manner.
Lead, inspire, and develop the performance of a team of investigators, providing coaching, support, and feedback where required to deliver team objectives and ensure the welfare of staff.
Develop and maintain strong relationships, partnerships and community relations by providing a service that is responsive to the needs of all communities engaged in and by the operation, in accordance with partnership agreements.
Develop plans for operations and coordinate activities and initiatives arising from the operation, also implementing change plans where require, to contribute to reducing, preventing and detecting major crime.
Develop and implement plans for witnesses and victims to ensure they are offered support and care, taking into consideration safeguarding issues, during the investigative process, adhering to applicable guidance and legislation.
Enable information and evidence sharing with due consideration to the need for information security to ensure the secure handling and dissemination of intelligence to progress the investigation.
Undertake comprehensive risk assessments for planned operational events to ensure adequate safety procedures are in place and that an appropriate contingency plan has been developed.
Conduct intelligence-led briefing, tasking and debriefing, ensuring that intelligence is used ethically and is appropriate to the duties being performed and in accordance with Force policy to support the achievement of community safety and crime reduction objectives.
Support the briefing of and liaison with the media individual, or by a PIP4 when necessary, acting in accordance with media policy guidelines, to keep the public informed of developments in a particular investigation and as an investigative strategy for appeals.
Be responsible for demonstratable proportionality in the conduct of the investigation, the lines of enquiry set and followed, and the level of research conducted in to any individual or organisation.
Skills & Experience
The essential skills for the post holder are:
Current accreditation to PIP3, or have held PIP3 accreditation in the last three years.
Significant experience in conducting major crime investigations as SIO.
Awareness of HOLMES or Major Incident room standardised administrative processes for effective case management.
Experience of making challenging decisions using appropriate decision making models.
Knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation, policies, procedures, the Code of Ethics criminal and common law.
Experience of managing parallel proceedings.
Able to set out logical arguments clearly, adapting language, form and message to meet the needs of multiple audiences and stakeholders.
Able to use organisational financial systems appropriately and manage budgets and resources effectively.
Able to identify cause and effect and develop a course of action designed to target root causes and mitigate risks.
Able to develop and motivate a team and create strong engagement of individuals with their personal and team objectives and with Force values, behaviours and strategic priorities.
Able to plan ahead; to allocate work appropriately within the team and to identify and mitigate risks to delivery.
Able to identify key stakeholders, understand potential roles and to take appropriate steps to understand their needs and concerns.
Continually seek to maintain and enhance the knowledge and skills of both the team and individuals to ensure competence in role. This should include identifying individual needs and opportunities for development and using a variety of activities to improve performance, including the promotion of CPD activities, where necessary.
Offer your skills, knowledge and expertise as a 'critical friend' to SIOs leading on different investigations, where relevant.
Maintain a working knowledge of how other government agencies, such as the National Crime Agency (NCA) and Her Majesty's Revenue & Customs (HMRC), can assist in the investigation of cases and work to develop networking skills.
Ensure representation at relevant partnership and/or multi-agency meetings where necessary, and contribute where appropriate.
Work closely with colleagues in Intelligence, in order to develop strong procedures relating to turning intelligence into evidence.
Keep up-to-date with new and developing legislation (including current guidance on disclosure) and current national policing priorities e.g. vulnerability, that may impact on investigations.
Understand the impact of the IOPC (Independent Office for Police Conduct) Learning the Lessons reports relating to investigation, e.g. importance of case file management.
Familiarise yourself with other relevant IOPC reports, e.g. Police use of force: evidence from complaints, investigations and public perception and relevant HMICFRS (Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services) reports e.g. PEEL Assessments.
Keep up-to-date with guidance on conducting the Performance Development Review (FOCUS) process and apply this to your work.
Ensure knowledge of any line-manager responsibilities in relation to Assessment and Recognition of Competence (ARC) procedures and apply to your work.
Why Work With Us?
Policing is an exciting 24/7 business and we all have commitments outside work. We're invested in supporting people to balance their life with work and we encourage flexible working. We are open to conversations about job shares and part time working. We encourage agile working, giving you the opportunity to manage your own diary and work wherever you give the best service to the public. This may include flexi-time and home working.
We take pride in looking after our people and offer a variety of benefits;
- career progression
- contributory pension scheme (LGPS)
- generous annual leave allowance
- discounts for everyday spend
- on-site gyms and a range of sports clubs
- generous and supportive parental leave
- financial and mental wellbeing guidance and support
- discounted contributory healthcare scheme
Diversity Statement
We are only as good as our people. It's really important that our officers and staff can be themselves in the workplace and we know that as an organisation we'll grow from the variety of thinking, approach and skills that diversity brings; all of which help us to deliver a better policing service. We strive to ensure how we deliver our services, provide information and how we recruit is open and accessible to all.
We have multiple staff support groups who help to improve our understanding of minority issues and ensure they are reflected in our work. We are proud members of the Stonewall Workplace Equality Index and Disability Confident, a signatory of the Race at Work Charter and aligned with the Armed Forces Covenant and the HeForShe movement.
We value the differences that people bring from all backgrounds and communities. Regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, disability, social status or religious belief, we would love to hear from you.
Please use the following links to find out more on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at Surrey Police and Sussex Police
Further Information
The role is based in Sussex but many enquiries will be out of the force area. The candidate must have the ability to travel nationwide when the need arises.
The post holder will be subjected to biometric vetting to Sussex Police MV level.
Please direct any further questions to Andy Wolstenholme; andrew.wolstenholme@sussex.police.uk or mobile 07585960431.
