MIT Crime Investigators (Rotherham)

We are currently recruiting 4 MIT Crime Investigators in Rotherham on a 6 month contract.

Job purpose:

Investigations Officers work in a number of areas across the force to conduct/manage investigations and submit case files to enable prosecutions. They also provide support and ongoing victim care throughout the investigative process.

Responsibilities:

• Appropriately manage routine investigations into criminality and complaints including serious and complex investigations.

• Interview and obtain statements from complainants, witnesses and ‘routine investigation’ suspects, and assist with the interview of ‘Complex and Serious’ Investigation suspects.

• Operate appropriate SYP and external computer systems to research, gather intelligence and maintain records regarding individuals and investigations in particular CATS, Lynx, CMS and PNC, CASPRE and CONNECT. Work with colleagues and partners in obtaining information in the investigation and identification of suspects.

• Conduct investigations; preserve and recover evidence. This may include the arrangement for the collection of documents/items required as exhibits. Make appropriate logs and records.

• Systematically seek, gather, evaluate and present evidence as part of investigations.

• Use appropriate interview techniques e.g. comply with legal provisions for interviewing. Produce admissible evidence.

• Search individual(s) or personal property.

• Prepare investigation reports and case files.

• Prepare for and participate in multi-agency meetings/case conferences, providing accurate and relevant information.

• Support and assist colleagues in undertaking investigations as required and directed by senior officer/line manager.

• Record reported crimes in accordance with the NCRS. Inform complainants / victims re the screening / filing of crime in line with Victim Code of Practice.

• Liaise with other agencies and colleagues on behalf of the complainant e.g. Victim Support, Social Services etc. to provide care for vulnerable persons, victims and witnesses.

Please contact Lloyd at Peel Solutions for more information.