Deputy Senior Investigator - Hamilton, United Kingdom - Police Investigations and Review Commissioner

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Salary:

- £44,557 - £53,351

• A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
  Job grade:

• Senior Executive Officer

• B3
  Contract type:
• Permanent
  Business area:
• PIRC
• Investigations
• The PIRC was established in 2013 and is responsible for carrying out independent investigations into incidents involving the police and independently review the way the police handle complaints from the public.

Our aim is to secure public confidence i
Type of role:

• Investigation
  Working pattern:
• Fulltime
  Number of jobs available:
• 1Contents

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• HamiltonAbout the job

Job summary:

As a Deputy Senior Investigator, you will supervise a team carrying out independent investigations into the most significant incidents concerning the delivery of policing in Scotland.

• Conduct and lead investigations in accordance with legislative requirements, agreed operating procedures, protocols and guidelines.
• Ensure the efficient and effective management of resources allocated to investigations.
• Prepare reports for senior stakeholders, both internal and external, on the investigations that your team have undertaken.

The PIRC offers excellent career prospects, competitive pension and benefits and operates flexible working arrangements.


Job description:

As Deputy Senior Investigator reporting to a Senior Investigator, you will be a member of a team carrying out investigations into the most significant incidents concerning the delivery of policing in Scotland.

You will be required to:

• Lead investigations in accordance with relevant legislation and associated Regulations.
• Conduct and supervise investigations in accordance with legislative requirements, agreed operating procedures, protocols and guidelines.
• Ensure the efficient and effective management of resources allocated to investigations.
• Prepare accurate and timely reports as directed, on any matter concerning PIRC investigations and its activities.
• Take witness statements, conduct interviews and prepare reports for the Commissioner and for the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service as required.
• Contribute to the provision of a 24hour oncall facility and be prepared to work unsocial and extended hours as required
• Liaise with other agencies and personnel as required.
• Ensure that all correspondence, including enquiries and/or other processes, are allocated effectively and thereafter concluded within set time frames, having attained the highest possible standard.
• Participate in the PIRC career development and Performance Review Process; to appraise, assess and counsel staff as required; to make recommendation to senior management in respect of this activity, including highlighting specific training and career development needs and opportunities.

JOB CHALLENGES

• The post holder may encounter difficult situations where they will need to exercise careful judgement, tact and diplomacy.
• The volume of work may be demanding, requiring effective time management and prioritisation.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• The post holder reports to a Senior Investigator
• The standard working hours are 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday (notional working day 08.00 to 16.00)
• The post holder may be required to contribute to the provision of a 24 hour on call facility and be prepared to work unsocial and extended hours where required
• Substantial travel may be involved throughout Scotland and the UK with some overnight stays away from home depending on the demands of the role.

Person specification:


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Desirable

Qualifications

• Good general education minimum of two Highers (SCQF Level 6) or equivalent relevant qualification or experience with evidence of continuous professional development in a similar role.

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Experience

• Proven experience of managing investigations

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• Proven experience in evidence collection, analysis and presentation

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• Proven team management experience and ability to work effectively in a team environment

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• Proven experience of working with internal and external parties to complete tasks successfully

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• Proven experience of scene management/ assessment

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Skills & Knowledge

• Good knowledge and understanding of the Scottish criminal justice system

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• Welldeveloped critical thinking skills, a capacity to conduct enquiries, obtain information and to use sound judgement to reach conclusions

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• Ability to communicate fluently, clearly, concisely and persuasively, both orally and in writing

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• Proven influencing skills

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• Extensive evidence of planning skills and ability to balance priorities across a team

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• Proven ability to show initiative and lead in a changing environment

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• Excellent analytical skills, sound judgement in decisionmaking and selfconfidence