INVESTIGATIONS OFFICER (DORSET)

We are currently recruiting an Investigations Officer based in Dorset.
24 hours a week.

You will provide active professional support within the Criminal Investigation Department for the investigation of crime, covering all aspects of the investigative process that do not require formal Police powers.

Input:
To plan, prepare and conduct interviews with detainees, victims and witnesses according to the Law and Practical Guide to Investigative Interviewing.
Evaluate evidence and information obtained on an ongoing basis.
To take statements as required in accordance with legislation and procedure.
To determine the appropriate course of action in a case and to undertake that action in a thorough and expeditious manner.
Completing relevant documentation in paper and digital format to support the case.
To conduct all necessary investigative work required to bring about a prosecution, except those parts that necessitate formal Police powers.
Obtain, assess, disseminate and utilise intelligence material in support of an investigation, or for a wider policing purpose.
Search property, vehicles, premises and land in accordance with relevant legislation, policy, procedures and techniques in support of an investigation
Ensure all evidence, including exhibits, are obtained, examined, and stored in accordance with policy.
To manage investigations as required by the appointed Senior Investigation Officer (S.I.O.) including investigations into major and organised crime, review of investigations and to undertake that action in a thorough and expeditious manner.
To present case files to the Crown Prosecution Service, attend Case Conferences with Crown Prosecutors and Prosecution Counsel in line with Force and National Policy.
To attend court, give evidence or deal with cases at both Magistrate and Crown/Appeal Courts. Attend same to perform any other role as required by the S.I.O
In the capacity of Exhibits & Disclosure Officer attend court to give evidence.
As directed by supervision, provide investigative support to policing outside of your team, when required. This may involve travel to a station other than your contracted centre of duty.
The list of duties is not exhaustive, simply an indication of the main functions associated with the post.

Output:
Ensure that the law is complied with and that due consideration is given to the rights of the individual and procedure.
Ensure a thorough investigation is undertaken.
Ensure that accurate statements are taken to support enquiries.
To ensure quality investigation is undertaken to present case to the CPS where appropriate.
To manage an ethical and professionally led investigation.
Ensure that a thorough and expeditious investigation is carried out.
Ensure intelligence material that is obtained during the course of an investigation is handled and utilised to support policing objectives.
Conduct search procedures in accordance with the law and ensure that evidence located is admissible in any criminal justice proceedings.
Ensure integrity of the investigative process.
To ensure the highest quality investigation is undertaken to the highest standards.
Ensuring integrity of the legal process and effective presentation of evidence
Ensuring integrity of the legal process and effective presentation of evidence
Ensuring integrity of the legal process and effective presentation of evidence
Provide support to wider policing objectives and demand pressures when required.

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