Communication Data Investigator - (SPOC)

Warwickshire Police; Warwick; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 38,000

Job description

Communication Data Investigator

Location: Leek Wootton

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: Full Time

Salary: £32,247.00 - £37,692.00

Closing Date: 12 midday 08-April-2025

Working as part of our Intelligence team, a Communications Data Investigator is an essential role, supporting investigating officers for serious and organised crime and developing strategies to achieve the desired operational outcome and protect people from harm.

If you are calm under pressure, able to gather information quickly, and have a keen eye for detail, then Warwickshire needs you.

You will become an accredited Single Point of Contact (SPoC), qualified to facilitate and obtain the lawful acquisition of communications data - such as from Social Media providers - for Warwickshire Police criminal investigations.

You will develop the expertise and knowledge to provide strategic and tactical advice to Senior Officers, help us to find missing persons, prevent and detect crime, and locate wanted individuals.

The role has a requirement to join the 24/7 on-call rota (working from home) to support emergency situations, with additional payments given for this and an enhanced overtime rate. The role requires attendance at our Headquarters in Leek Wootton, however benefits from flexible working agreements and elements of home working.

What can we offer you?

As a valued member of our organisation, you’ll benefit from the below and more!

• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Eligibility for Blue Light discounts
• Additional payments for Bank Holiday working
• Annual leave balance rising to 31 days after five years service (plus Bank Holidays)
• Free on-site parking
• Option to work from home
• On-site gym facilities
• Unison membership
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Access to a wide range of internal support networks
• Access to Coaching & Mentoring Schemes
• Occupational Health Services
• Health & Wellbeing Support

Experience - Desirable

• Working as part of a small team
• Working in a demand driven environment
• Working with Microsoft Office packages
• Working in a law enforcement or Telecoms environment

Key Skills - Essential

• Keen eye for detail
• Problem solving attitude
• Confidence to make recommendations and challenge assumptions
• Clear and logical thought processes
• Accurate and orderly with administration
• Self starter, motivated and enthusiastic
• Ability to accurately assess and manage risk

Special Conditions

Requirement to participate in an on-call rota to provide out of office hours cover during evenings and weekends (this will earn additional standby and overtime payments).

Complete a National Training course for initial accreditation and probationary period prior to being confirmed.