Professional Standards Investigator - Devizes, United Kingdom - Wiltshire Police

Wiltshire Police

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Devizes, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Location- Devizes Headquarters

Salary Range
Other

Part/Full Time

Full Time

Type of Contract

Fixed Term, Secondment
Number of Positions Available 2 x 12 month Fixed Term Contracts
W8 Professional Standards Investigator

Salary:
£30,243 per annum rising to £31,719 per annum in two annual increments.

The successful applicants will be expected to provide a quality service in the investigation of public complaints, internal conduct matters, potentially investigating external complaints/conduct for other forces and assisting at times the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC).

The role will include the gathering and development of relevant information, obtaining evidence, interviewing those

The successful applicants will be expected to maintain appropriate levels of confidentiality at all times.
They also must have proven investigative skills and experience with the aptitude and initiative to solve
problems, have the confidence to make decisions and accurately record their rationale.

They must also be highly motivated individuals who have the ability to work both as part of a team and on their own initiative.

The PSD Investigator role ordinarily sits within Professional Standards and is based at Devizes Police HQ, with agile working.

There may be occasions when PSD staff may be required to attend other estate police buildings, and to travel to meet with witnesses/complainants.

For any further information please contact Sarah Husband.

Required Skills:

Experience of working as an investigator in a police service or similar investigation environment e.g. Police Force, Customs & Excise, DHSS Fraud Investigations
Previous experience of undertaking interviews
Enquiring and investigative mindset
Good written and verbal communication skills
High level of integrity, discretion and confidentiality

Required Knowledge:

PIP1 or PIP2 accredited
Knowledge of the Police complaints system
Knowledge of Police powers and procedures
Knowledge of PACE
Knowledge of Criminal Justice system
Understanding of confidentiality and Data Protection/Freedom of Information issues

Applicants to note that should a full-time vacancy arise within 12 months, then this position may become permanent

All vacancies advertised as secondment/fixed term contract have the potential to go permanent in the future.