Civilian Investigator

Triumph Consultants Ltd; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Job description

Must have the capability to travel within Lincolnshire or wider on occasion to undertake assignments; due to this requirement and the potential unsocial hours a full UK driving licence is required.

Candidates must be able to work weekends and evenings.

NB: Police Vacancy - only for candidates with a minimum of 5 years continuous UK address history. Please note that this vacancy is subject to a strict security vetting procedure.

Key Requirements:

• PIP1 qualification.
• Successfully trained in Video Witness Interviewing desirable.
• Demonstrate experience of conducting serious and complex investigations.
• Previous experience of gathering information and/or data from third parties (e.g., researching, interviewing techniques).
• Previous experience of problem solving and decision making with an ability to critically analyse material.
• Previous experience of working in a customer-focused environment.
• Previous experience of working with confidential/sensitive material.
• Demonstrates lateral vision and a logical process for solving problems.
• Strong IT skills including Microsoft packages or equivalent (e.g., G Suite).

The purpose of the role is to work as part of a team in PVP to undertake the investigation of serious and complex crimes that fall under the PVP remit, involving interview of suspects, and gathering of evidence from victims and witnesses, digital media, and other sources.

Key Responsibilities:

• Respond effectively to all reports of serious and complex crime, including coronial investigations and support to other departments such as PVP, MCU, and Local Policing in accordance with the CID Terms of Reference, Force policy, and NPCC and College of Policing Authorised Professional Practice.
• Take ownership of serious and complex criminal investigations. To develop and record proportionate investigation plans and strategies. To prioritise lines of enquiry, maximising the gathering of material by securing and preserving evidence under minimum supervision. To conduct or co-ordinate all aspects of the investigation process, ensuring the highest quality of service to all stakeholders.
• Interview victims of crime and other witnesses, ensuring compliance with the Victims Charter, identifying when victims are significant or vulnerable and taking relevant measures.
• Effectively apply investigation procedures to ensure timely response to and conclusion of all enquiries.
• 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.
• Prepare case files within the designated timescales ensuring legislative compliance in line with the CPIA, disclosure rules and the Manual of Guidance for presentation to the Magistrates and Crown Courts.

Qualification details and any other experience/skills relevant to the role to help support your application should be clearly shown in your CV.

Due to the number of CVs being sent to us, unfortunately we cannot respond to all applications. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.