- Confirmation of offer will be subject to receipt of satisfactory sickness absence checks, disciplinary and complaints records, references and security checks which meet the requirements
- PIP2 accreditation is required for this role – we are willing to offer in job training to the successful applicant.
- The post holder will require vetting clearance to SC level.
Specialist Police Staff Investigator - Harrogate, United Kingdom - North Yorkshire Police
Description
Specialist Police Staff Investigator (SPSI) - Major Investigation Team (MIT)
Salary: £30,783 - £32,722 – Scale 6 SCP 27-29
Contract: Permanent, Full-time
Hours : 37 per week – 08:00-17:00
Location: Harrogate or York (MIT)
Job Description:
Job
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North Yorkshire Police currently hold vacancies for Specialist Police Staff Investigators within the Major Investigation Team (MIT). The role of Specialist Police Staff Investigator (Specialist PSI) in MIT is both a challenging and rewarding position.
Have you got the following? If so, this could be the ideal job for you.
·Investigative mindset.
·Ability to self-generate work and follow up leads.
·Passionate about quality and assisting victims of crime.
·Understanding of how investigations are carried out.
·Desire to work to towards PIP 2 investigator qualification.
About the role
As Specialist PSI you will be responsible for gathering and reviewing evidence and undertaking crime investigation duties in this specialist and complex arena, ensuring that any evidence obtained is recorded, secured, preserved, and reviewed in a timely and appropriate manner to safeguard the vulnerable and to bring offenders to justice, thereby supporting Force policing mission, and organisational priorities.
You will need excellent communication skills (including the ability to communicate difficult messages with tact, sensitivity, and authority), problem-solving and decision-making skills.
The role concerns the review of material relating to homicide, serial sexual offences, and other serious crime. Previous experience of working within crime investigation, together with an understanding of the various processes of major crime investigation, including HOLMES and an understanding of the potential and limitations of Forensic Science support is desirable, but training is available.
As a Specialist Police Staff Investigator, you will:
·Plan, prepare and conduct Interviews with witnesses and support suspect interviews as required
·Utilise HOLMES, CLIO, NICHE, and other Police information sources as applicable to the investigation
·Carry out investigative tasks utilising a variety of sources of information
·Assist in the preparation of prosecution case files, managing exhibits and disclosure, and support CPS requests
·Assist and support 'live' enquiries in support of Force Major Investigation Team
·Ensure that evidence is recorded, secured, and preserved in a timely and appropriate manner
·Comply with data protection.
Hours & Travel
You will be expected to work standard office hours on the MIT shift pattern between 8:00-17:00 hours, incorporating some weekend working, and due to the nature and demand of role there may be occasions when you will be requested to work beyond your normal scheduled working hours and travel / work around the force, and on occasion other force areas.
How to Apply
Please submit your application before 09:00am on Wednesday 1st May 2024
NYP is committed to ensuring everyone is treated fairly and supported equally.
Positive Action
We at North Yorkshire Police value difference. We are continually striving to be representative of the communities we serve, recognising we have not yet achieved this, we apply Positive Action in accordance with the Equality Act 2010, and encourage applications from under-represented groups such as minority ethnic groups and females.
We have a positive action team who are dedicated to supporting you through your application and beyond. If you feel you need any reasonable adjustments to help reach your potential or are from an under-represented group and want some guidance, please contact our Positive Action Team, positiveaction @
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