INVESTIGATORS (MERSEYSIDE)

We are currently recruiting 6 Investigators based in Merseyside on 3-6 month contracts.

Role:
Undertake the investigation of serious and complex crime in accordance with the Investigation Allocation Model supporting Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 Investigations in order to increase public satisfaction and reduce the fear of crime.

It is essential that the post holder has extensive experience in the following in order to investigate and review cases and to quality assure processes:

• Proven inter-personal and communication skills, both oral and written.
• The post holder must be able to write and produce comprehensive letters and reports to a high standard.
• Ability to plan and organise, manage priorities, balancing their workload and work to deadlines monitoring delivery to ensure required standard is met.
• The post holder must be willing and able to undertake relevant courses to enable them to conduct criminal investigations together with the ability to interview witnesses and victims and interview suspects. They must have or be able to work towards gaining a sound and accurate working knowledge of legislation and procedures relevant to the documenting, handling and storage of exhibits, the responsibilities and procedures in respect of disclosure.
• Ability to work in a small team with minimum supervision.

It is desirable that the post holder has experience of the following, in order to review cases, lead investigations and quality assure processes:

• File management
• Proven and well evidenced experience in an investigative role and is able to understand the complexities and sensitivities of crime investigation.
• Liaising with CPS, legal representatives and other agencies involved in crime investigations
• Experience in the roles of disclosure, exhibits, and telecommunications and outside enquiries on live investigations.
• PEACE trained
• Knowledge of major incident room procedures

To display a high level of flexibility, resilience and dependability to cope with high profile and sensitive investigations, extended working hours and demanding workloads associated with the post, displaying the appropriate level of integrity and confidentiality.

Ability to present information clearly and concisely in a logical and systematic manner in order that best practice is identified and adopted.
Must be capable of absolute discretion in handling matters of a personal, sensitive, and confidential nature.

The ability to interview suspects and witnesses in accordance with current legislation, policies, procedures, Codes of practice and guidelines in relation to the conduct of interviews together with knowledge of disclosure issues.

Apply online or contact Lloyd Bailey at Peel Solutions for more information.