Advanced Investigator (West Yorkshire)

We are currently looking for Advanced Investigators based in Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield on a full-time, 9 month contract.

Purpose of the Role

Working as part of an investigative team to undertake directed enquiries and provide support in relation to serious and major crime investigations.

Key Responsibilities

1. Lead by example and behave in line with the Police Code of Ethics ensuring that the force values and behavioural expectations are clearly understood and considered by managers, officers and staff in their decision making and actions; reinforcing and influencing them through all interactions and processes
2. Conduct interviews with suspects, witnesses and victims using PEACE/PACE interview methods and provide accurate written statements for court proceedings.
3. To perform the role of exhibits officer as required, ensuring integrity, safe storage and recording of all exhibits relating to investigation utilising the appropriate system.
4. To act as a victim and witness liaison officer providing support to victims and assisting to obtain forensic samples in a form suitable for court proceedings.
5. Initial Investigation; to conduct a primary investigation as required and to act as the Investigative Officer in the allocated case.
6. Secondary Investigation; to undertake directed enquiries as generated in accordance with senior investigation officer’s policy, including the management, retrieval and analysis of CCTV, electronic data and digital evidence.
7. To prepare aspects of prosecution case files, including any Disclosure elements, in relation to serious crimes as directed utilising documentary control systems and obtain any outstanding evidence as required in order to assist in the initial preparation of a full file to the satisfaction of the prosecuting council.
8. To undertake evidential enquiries as directed or refer to a supervisor with responsibility for the case and reply to those enquiries within agreed time-scales.
9. Attend meetings, such as case conferences, strategy meetings, legal planning meetings, court attendance and multi-agency panels, with partners and other professionals to progress investigations and ensure information is appropriately shared in order for partners to understand the Force’s position and to enable them to ensure vulnerable victims are better protected.
10. To ensure that all relevant intelligence is communicated to the appropriate Intelligence Unit to provide an up to date and effective bank of knowledge within the department and the Force.

Essential skills, knowledge and experience

• Relevant proven experience of working using a structured and methodical approach to solving problems and/or investigating issues through the gathering of information and making decisions and conclusions based on the information available.

• Demonstrates integrity and resilience in tackling complex issues and problem solving.

• Ability and willingness to successfully complete any National Accreditation, qualification or training relevant to current posting – i.e. Skills for Justice, ILEX (PSD)

• Demonstrates an up to date knowledge of law in relation to investigation of crime and/or problem solving, e.g; RIPA, ECHR, CPIA and PACE.

• Demonstrates an ability to use IT systems utilised for intelligence purposes.

• A good command of English both verbal and written.

• Prepare to successfully undertake management vetting procedure including financial checks.

• Is prepared to work flexible hours to suit requirements of the department including shifts and weekends

• Willingness and ability to travel for business purposes.

• Prepared to work at any location as deemed appropriate.

• Has a full current UK/European driving licence.

• Access to a vehicle and prepared to use it for business purposes

Location: Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield

Working Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday

Contract: 9 months

Pay Rate: £13.58 per hour PAYE

If you wish to apply, please do so online or contact Lloyd at Peel Solutions.