Police Staff Investigator - Birmingham, United Kingdom - West Midlands Police

West Midlands Police

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Birmingham, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Description

Type - Police Staff - Grade 5, Permanent

Salary - £27,690 - £31,434

Location - Perry Barr, Bournville or Stechford Police Station

Hours - Shift work between 7am-8pm, Monday-Sunday, on a 1 working weekend in 6 basis.

Closing Date - 24th August 2023

As a Police Staff Investigator within the
Neighbourhood Crime Team, you will investigate offences of Burglary and Robbery and successfully manage a portfolio of investigations, gathering and securing evidence to support criminal investigations.

Your will take personal responsibility for your case load, guided by the
Investigation Manager.

Day to day, your investigative actions will include completing crime reports, conducting house to house enquires, taking statements from witnesses and locating, securing and preserving evidence, for example CCTV.

About the Role

Offer support to victims of crime and be prepared to handle and diffuse situations of conflict.
Responsible for assisting with the preparation of files for court.
You need to be dynamic and be confident in making the right decisions.
As directed by the Sergeant, secure and preserve the best evidence through thorough investigation in order to detect crime and the prosecution of offenders, including but not limited to, retrieval, retention and reviewing of CCTV
Obtain and secure evidence and exhibits maintaining their integrity, continuity and preventing contamination
Research and maintain uptodate knowledge of current enquires, attending and contributing to briefings

You will work in a diverse team consisting of Police Constables, Detectives and other Police Investigators.

Full training will be given but any prior investigation skills would be an advantage. We are looking for people who are flexible, organised, self-motivated and most of all approachable to join us.

Essential Skills:

Hold a full manual UK driving license and be willing to undertake any training or assessment required in relation to this. There will be a requirement to drive unmarked police vehicles across the force in order to conduct enquiries.
Selfmotivation skills and able to contribute to problem solving activity with confidence in making the right decisions.
Experience of effectively managing workloads.
Working knowledge of confidentiality and data protection issues.
Be willing to successfully undertake any training requirements in respect of the role, which will include:
Personal Safety Training (conflict resolution level)
West Midlands Police IT Systems training.

Desirable Skills:

Investigation and evidence gathering experience.
Previous experience in criminal law and criminal justice system.
Experience of dealing with conflict.
Experience of working in an environment dealing with the public.
Working knowledge of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act
Knowledge of police policy and procedures in relation to the role
Knowledge of systems including CCTV download and seizure
Knowledge of exhibits

Interviews:
W/C 4th September - CVF Competency based interview

Vetting:

Successful applicants will be required to pass Recruitment Vetting and Counter Terrorism Clearance scrutiny prior to commencing their role, this will include a full background & financial disclosure as part of the vetting process.

Medical:

Appointment to this role will be dependent upon successfully medical checks, which may include a drugs test and if required a fitness test.

As this is vacancy is currently only being advertised internally, it is only open to Police Staff.

Should the vacancy be advertised externally in the future, then retiring police officer, agency/contract workers, volunteers and specials will be eligible to apply.

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