Main Purpose of Role
As a PIP1 Investigator, you will gather and review evidence and undertake investigations relating to domestic abuse. This will include the obtaining of victim and witness evidence, physical evidence and the obtaining of a suspects account. This will then be presented and reviewed by an Evidential Review Officer, or Crown Prosecution Service regarding the evidential test to recommend charges.
Some of the principle accountabilities include;
- Investigate crime and other incidents; complete investigation plans and strategies as directed by supervisors; prioritise lines of enquiry to maximise the gathering of material by securing and preserving evidence. This could include all areas of crime including safeguarding, domestic abuse, hate and cyber.
- Interview victims and witnesses, ensuring compliance with the Victims Charter, identifying when victims are significant or vulnerable and referring to relevant departments.
- Interview suspects in accordance with PACE (Police and Criminal Evidence Act) Code C and E. This will include the exercise of designated powers under the Police Reform Act (including search and seizure, further arrest) if applicable.
- Gather, develop and use intelligence effectively utilising force IT systems to enhance investigations and inform other departments/line management of identified risks and safeguarding concerns
Key Skills & Experience Required
Experience of gathering and analysing information and/or data from third parties (researching, interviewing).
Experience of problem solving and decision making with an ability to critically analyse material.
Experience of working in customer focused, or investigatory role requiring engaging effectively with people at all levels.
Experience of working in confrontation or sensitive situations.
Possess a sound knowledge of IT skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook; ability to effectively use Force IT systems following training.
To Apply
Application should be in the first instance by submitting a supporting statement of not more than 2000 words. Applicants are encouraged to align their skills to the Person Specification and Job Description. CV's will not be accepted.
The closing date for applications is Friday 24th May and no applications will be accepted after this date. Interviews will be held w/c 17th June 2024.
For further information about the role please contact Detective Inspector Sarah Moore Domestic Abuse Inspector via e mail at .
For current Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner staff applicants, please note that Nottinghamshire Police would be a new employer.
Vetting Level - Management - you must have resided in the UK for at least the last 5 years
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please note that you must obtain your line manager's sign off if applying for an internal vacancy. This will need to be submitted on the Line Manager Awareness Document (Support form) which is published on the intranet. Any applications submitted without the support document will not be progressed through the process. Completion of the Line Manager Awareness Document does not mean that release from your current role is supported. Should you be successful, a release date will be negotiated between the two departments.
Candidates currently at risk will be required to complete and attach the at-risk pro-forma document.
All applicants will be subject to the Force Vetting Policy.
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