Domestic Abuse Investigation and Safeguarding Unit Officer

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Domestic Abuse Investigation and Safeguarding Unit Officer

An exciting opportunity has just come up for a Domestic Abuse Investigation and Safeguarding Unit Officer to work for a Police Authority on a temporary basis, this role will be based in Hatfield.

The purpose of the role is to support and carry out investigations into Domestic Abuse, Honour Based Abuse and Forced Marriages. To provide a victim-centred approach to Safeguarding of investigations and incidents involving Domestic Abuse, Honour Based Abuse and Forced Marriage.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience
• Ability to lead and own investigation relating to crime investigation, acting as officer in the case.
• Interviewing skills.
• Knowledge of multi-agency risk assessment principles (MARAC and MAPPA).
• Ability to interrogate databases to obtain information required.
• Understanding of the Criminal Justice System.
• Knowledge of appropriate procedures and regulations regarding the searching of properties.
• Ability to prepare documentation for case files.
• PIP qualified or equivalent.

Responsibilities will include but not limited to:
• Identify and complete relevant enquiries within case investigation to support the detection and solving of crime.
• Trace suspects, witnesses and other relevant individuals associated with a crime, to enable them to be found and questioned.
• Interview and take statements from victims, witnesses or suspects using Achieving Best Evidence techniques, to obtain all relevant information and extract evidence to support the broader investigative work of cases.
• Identify opportunities for the use of forensic evidence to support cases and instruct its collection where appropriate to ensure that all available evidence is obtained in the investigation of cases.
• Give evidence in court as required, to ensure that evidence collected is presented accurately and effectively when questioned, and supports the solving of crime.
• To identify and prepare cases suitable for Domestic Violence Protection Orders and to present such cases and breaches at court.
• To use information gathered from both the victim and officers to help with the decision making process regarding the request for temporary alarms.
• To work with and direct other departments within the organisation to ensure that relevant information is shared, often to ensure the safe guarding of families from/against further harm.
• To raise and report concerns identified within a family unit (where an adult or any children are at risk) to multi-agencies so that a multi-agency approach is adopted.
• To understand the needs of the victim whilst remaining impartial and professional.
• To attend where appropriate relevant multi agency meetings such as MARAC and Safe guarding boards.
• To refer cases to relevant agencies and share information in compliance with information sharing protocols/ agreements namely MARAC, CF, Adult Services, Health etc.
• Please Note that Domestic Abuse will involve the investigation of cases involving HBA and FM.

This is a temporary contract paying £17.94 per hour PAYE or £18.48 per hour LTD/Umbrella and requires the post holder to work 37 hours per week on a shift basis. This post will require the successful candidate to undertake vetting.

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