{"id":332,"date":"2019-12-13T15:38:44","date_gmt":"2019-12-13T15:38:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.policejobs.co.uk\/?post_type=jobpost&#038;p=332"},"modified":"2019-12-13T15:38:44","modified_gmt":"2019-12-13T15:38:44","slug":"investigating-officer-woking","status":"publish","type":"jobpost","link":"https:\/\/www.policejobs.co.uk\/?jobpost=investigating-officer-woking","title":{"rendered":"Investigating Officer (Woking)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>We are currently looking for Investigating Officers to work in the Serious Collision Investigation unit on a full-time 6 month contract based in Woking.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Purpose of the Role:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To undertake a wide range of tasks and enquiries to assist in the evidence gathering and management of Fatal and Serious Road Traffic Collisions.<\/p>\n<p><b>Key Accountabilities:\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p>1. To undertake tasks and enquiries that identify intelligence and investigative opportunities for the collision investigations taken on by the unit, and ensure that they are actively progressed.<\/p>\n<p>2. To obtain detailed evidential statements from victims and witnesses to serious and fatal collisions.<\/p>\n<p>3. To prepare and conduct formal interviews of suspects in relation to collisions and other SCIU led investigations.<\/p>\n<p>4. To secure and preserve the continuity of evidence and exhibits and ensure that evidence is gathered in accordance with the provision of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act.<\/p>\n<p>5. To organise and manage investigations through the use of an auditable and indexed document management system.<\/p>\n<p>6. To prepare and submit appropriate files for the Coroner and CPS for each stage of the investigation, ensuring compliance with CPIA and disclosure rules at each and every stage.<\/p>\n<p>7. To attend criminal and Coroners courts in support of investigations and, if required, give evidence.<\/p>\n<p>8. To comply with victim code and witness charter.<\/p>\n<p>9. To work with minimum supervision, and as part of the team within the wider SCIU area across Surrey and Sussex.<\/p>\n<p>10. To support victim families and the investigation in the role of Family Liaison Officer and\/or Family Liaison Adviser.<\/p>\n<p>11. On occasions to attend post mortem examinations.<\/p>\n<p>12. Undertake other duties appropriate to the grade and character of work as may be reasonably required, including specific duties of a similar or lesser graded post.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Essential Knowledge, Skills &amp; Experience:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Educated to A level standard or equivalent<\/li>\n<li>An enthusiastic and proven approach to investigations and willingness to develop.<\/li>\n<li>A sound knowledge of managing investigations, legislation and guidance, particularly with regard to the Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act, Road Traffic Act and Authorised Professional Practice (APP).<\/li>\n<li>Demonstrable experience of comprehensive statement taking and witness management.<\/li>\n<li>Excellent written skills and ability to produce clear and concise reports.<\/li>\n<li>Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills.<\/li>\n<li>A flexible approach to working hours and ability to work in a team as well as independently.<\/li>\n<li>The ability to work under pressure, having a methodical approach and an analytical mind.<\/li>\n<li>A proven ability to manage a varied workload, ensuring victims and their families are updated at all times.<\/li>\n<li>Excellent planning and organisational skills.<\/li>\n<li>The ability to analyse problems and make sound decisions and have a level of persistence and self motivation to see an investigation through to its conclusion.<\/li>\n<li>Comprehensive IT skills, in particular a sound knowledge of Microsoft products Word, Excel and Outlook.<\/li>\n<li>Full driving licence.<\/li>\n<li>To drive Police vehicles for the purpose of conducting enquiries.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Desirable Knowledge, Skills &amp; Experience:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Advanced Witness interview trained.<\/li>\n<li>Advanced Suspect interview trained.<\/li>\n<li>Family Liaison Officer trained.<\/li>\n<li>Previous road death investigation experience.<\/li>\n<li>Previous family liaison experience.<\/li>\n<li>Knowledge in the relevant Force IT systems, in particular ICAD, STORM, and Niche.<\/li>\n<li>Demonstrable experience of suspect interviewing, and working knowledge of custody procedures and suspect management.<\/li>\n<li>A working knowledge of Courts and Inquests, and Coroners procedures.<\/li>\n<li>Previous experience and positive approach to working in a collaborative environment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Contract: 6 months<\/p>\n<p>Pay Rate: \u00a314.28 &#8211; \u00a317.60 per hour<\/p>\n<p>Working Hours: 36 hours per week<\/p>\n<p>Location: Woking Police station<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Apply online or alternatively, contact Lloyd Bailey at Peel Solutions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We are currently looking for Investigating Officers to work in the Serious Collision Investigation unit on a full-time 6 month&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","jobpost_category":[88,89],"jobpost_job_type":[10],"jobpost_location":[87],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.policejobs.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/jobpost\/332"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.policejobs.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/jobpost"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.policejobs.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/jobpost"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.policejobs.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.policejobs.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=332"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.policejobs.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=332"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"jobpost_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.policejobs.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fjobpost_category&post=332"},{"taxonomy":"jobpost_job_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.policejobs.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fjobpost_job_type&post=332"},{"taxonomy":"jobpost_location","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.policejobs.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fjobpost_location&post=332"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}