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RSR are currently recruiting for an experienced ex-police officer to work as a Police Staff Investigator with a UK Police Force.
The role is based in Southampton, Hampshire.
The role is initially for a 6 month period, with a view to be extended.
The role is paying £16.71p per hour (PAYE)
The role will be situated within a Police Force, so applicants must be able to obtain national security vetting.
Job Purpose:
The PIP 1 Investigator gathers and reviews evidence and undertakes investigations relating to volume and priority crime to ascertain whether a person should be charged with an offence or if a person charged with an offence is guilty of that offence.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Collect and gather material, intelligence and evidence from a range of sources (including volume and priority crime reports, victims, witnesses, suspects and other sources of material) and record and retain it in a format that is evidentially admissible.
2. Identify and plan own investigative actions, taking into account resources, priorities, and proportionality in order to pursue all reasonable lines of enquiry whether they point towards or away from a suspect to achieve investigatory objectives.
3. Interview witnesses and suspects, applying appropriate interviewing principles and techniques to gather all required information, intelligence and evidence within the criminal law and the legal framework to help bring offenders to justice.
4. Use relevant powers, applying the "arrest necessity" test to consider arresting, apprehending where necessary, issuing special warnings and other options such as 'Released Under Investigation'.
5. Undertake associated search and custody procedures to protect and safeguard the public in accordance with legislation and policy.
6. Complete risk assessments and provide appropriate support for victims during an investigation, through the formulation of a victim plan where required, to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the victim.
7. Liaise and work with other investigators and managers to establish and use appropriate methods for gathering material and to develop procedures to turn material into intelligence or evidence.
8. Carry out analysis, assess evidence, and evaluate material generated by the investigation of volume and priority crimes to identify offenders.
Knowledge/Experience:
Essential:
Demonstrable experience of complex information gathering and problem solving. A detailed understanding of the criminal justice system. Knowledge and understanding of applicable College Guidance
Desirable:
Good communication skills with the ability to listen, empathise, provide support and adapt language, form, and message to meet the needs of different people and/or audiences.
Skilled in the use of use IT packages, systems and/or databases to fulfil role requirements.
Able to break down a complex problem into component parts and determine appropriate action in investigations.
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