Investigations Support Officer

* Work as part of a team and on own initiative to support priority investigations and enquiries.
*Complete victim and witness statements, identifying and maximising all of the available evidence ensuring statements are legible and meet the required evidential & quality standards, complying with guidelines laid down by CPS and Force policy. Continue liaison, where required, with victims and witnesses in accordance with the Victims Codes.
*Seek intelligence through interview technique and personal observation in support of operational work in the identification and targeting of offenders, submitting all actionable intelligence accordingly.
*Assist in tracing and locating suspects using a variety of techniques and systems.
*Accurately create and update records on manual and computerised systems.
*Compile written reports and assist in the preparation of court files to the standard as laid out within the Manual of Guidance in a timely fashion, as per CPS Guidance.
*Secure and preserve the continuity of evidence and exhibits, ensuring evidence is gathered and stored in accordance with the Police and Criminal Evidence Act (PACE) 1984 and Force procedures.
*To liaise and maintain relationships with external agencies and voluntary organisations as necessary.
*Attend court and other legal hearings to give appropriate evidence regarding relevant enquiries.

Key requirements:

*Some knowledge of the investigative process.
*Demonstrable potential to undertake aspects of the investigative process such as interviewing victims and witnesses
*An awareness of criminal law with some understanding of the criminal justice system.
*Proven ability to write clear, concise and accurate records, letters and reports
*Experience in gathering, collating and presenting information to support a course of action.
*Demonstrably flexible approach to working hours and location in order to respond to the needs of enquiries/investigations.
*A meticulous and thorough approach to undertaking tasks

Should you wish to apply please send through:

1.A copy of your current CV in word format.
2.A cover letter in the form of a short paragraph in the bulk of your response email, detailing how your current/previous experience relates to the key requirements to this role referred to in the role description attached. I look forward to receiving this as soon as possible before I can send your CV on.
3.The following details must also be included in the same email (If we don’t receive it we will presume you are available immediately with no holidays booked, are wanting a change of role and have no gaps in your CV):

*If you are available for immediate start or a proposed start date
*Dates of any holidays booked
*Reason for leaving/wanting to leave your current role
*Reason for any gaps in your CV

4.A date and time you would like to register with us in Branch. Under employment and agency compliance laws all candidates must be registered before their details are submitted for our Client’s consideration.

Vetting:
Please note this role is with Devon and Cornwall Police and therefore has a vetting process which can take up to six weeks. Please find the vetting forms that will need to be completed and taken with you to interview along with proof of address and proof of ID ONLY should you be shortlisted.
Q 19 of the vetting forms are completed by vetting, not by you. Please note you will also need to take your Proof of ID (in date passport or birth certificate with both parent’s names on) and proof of address in the form of a driving licence with your current address on it or utility bill dated within the last 3 months with your name on it and corresponding to your current address.
The vetting documents are PDF so that they are not completed electronically or altered. Please ensure the document is printed and completed by hand as the risk in changing the format could result in alterations to the document itself which wont be accepted by vetting. If you are unable to open the PDF document, a PDF document viewer is available online for free via the Adobe website or alternative software for other operating systems. If this is still not possible we can provide a hardcopy via the post or for your collection when you register.

We also need to book a registration with you so as discussed if you could let me know a date and time suitable for you to come in to the branch & for me to send on the registration details.

We look forward to hearing from you.

No Health and Safety risks in relation to the role have been identified to us by the client

Adecco is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.