Syp- Investigating Officer - Sheffield, United Kingdom - South Yorkshire Police

South Yorkshire Police

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Sheffield, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Description

Location- Sheffield

Salary £29,874 £33,915 (pro rata)

Type of Contract

Permanent
Job Advert

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Role: Investigating Officer

Department:
Crime Services

Location:
Swan House, Sheffield

Salary:
£29,874 - £33,915 (pro rata)**
Hours:14.8**
Contract Type: Permanent

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Investigating Officer to play a key role in a Major Crime Team, supporting the work of homicide investigations.

Investigations officers are key to the progression of enquiries in relation to homicide investigations and other large and complex investigation.

The role would include elements of the following:

Interview and obtain statements from complainants, witnesses, and suspects, and assist with the interview of 'Complex and Serious' Investigation suspects.
A requirement to be flexible and manage actions across a number of different investigations.
Operate appropriate SYP and external computer systems to research, gather intelligence and maintain records regarding individuals and investigations in particular on CONNECT. Work with colleagues and partners in obtaining information in the investigation and identification of suspects.
Conduct investigations at the scene; make housetohouse enquiries; preserve and recover evidence. This may include the arrangement for the collection of documents/items required as exhibits e.g., photographs, DNA, fingerprints, and CCTV stills and footage relevant to the investigation. Make appropriate logs and records.
Systematically seek, gather, evaluate, and present evidence as part of investigations including cyber digital investigation.
Use appropriate interview techniques e.g., comply with legal provisions for interviewing vulnerable persons / DVD and/or taped records. Produce admissible evidence.
Search individual(s) or personal property.
Prepare investigation reports and case files.
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 on behalf of the complainant e.g., Victim Support, Social Services etc. to provide care for vulnerable persons, victims, and witnesses.
Liaise with CPS and give evidence in Court.***The role requires you to have proven investigative and/or research skills.

Applicants must hold a PIP2 qualification to be eligible to apply.

Skills and experience:

Professionalising Investigation Programme (PIP) Level 2 accredited or alternative relevant qualification/experience.
Administrative and computer experience, including the ability to update and interrogate systems.
Must hold a clean, valid driving licence.
Able to produce clear and concise reports and other documents within best practice procedures.
As part of this role the wearing of Personal Issue Body Armour will be required on some occasions.

For more detailed information relating to the role, skills, and experience for this role, please refer to the attached role profile.

What we offer:

We offer generous entitlements and supportive policies to enable a better work-life balance, some of which are listed below:

A highly competitive salary and access to a generous pension scheme
Generous annual leave allowance
A wide range of family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.
Flexible working arrangements including flexitime and hybrid working.
A transparent and collaborative team culture underpinned by our core values of Fairness, Integrity & Trust
Comprehensive range of development and leadership courses to develop your career with South Yorkshire Police
Employee Assistant Programme (accessible 24/7) offering confidential support and advice.
Flexible lifestyle benefits such as: Blue Light Card, Company Shop, Cycle to work scheme.
Committed to embedding sustainability: Force sustainability strategy
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Membership to the Sports and Social Club
Access to a wide range of staff support groups and networks

Eligibility:

Appearance & Standards:

South Yorkshire Police is committed to striking a proportionate balance between self-expression and the need to maintain role sensitive professional standards in dress and appearance.

Officers, staff, and volunteers of South Yorkshire Police are permitted to have tattoos visible whilst on duty provided the tattoo is not considered to be unacceptable or otherwise inappropriate.

Tattoos will be reviewed as part of the recruitment and selection process.

South Yorkshire Police's Key Values:

At South Yorkshire Police we have 3 key values which run through everything we do Fairness, Integrity & Trust, the attached document details the key behaviours we expect all employees to adhere to.

Smarter ways of Working:

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