Investigations Officer

Job Description

Investigation Officers for Operation Beacon port, investigations selected nationally for further review into group-based child sexual exploitation and abuse between .

Salary: £32,613 - £37,020

Hours:

37

Contract Type:
Temporary for 12 months

Location:

Europa View, Sheffield

• Identify, collect and gather material, intelligence and evidence from a range of sources that are appropriate to the nature of the investigation.
• Identify and conduct investigative actions, taking into account resources, priorities, and proportionality to achieve investigatory objectives.
• Complete risk assessments in order to assess threat, risk and harm. Develop and implement plans and strategies to mitigate risks.
• Interview victims, witnesses in a manner appropriate to their needs and gather all required information, intelligence and evidence in relation to serious and complex investigations in accordance with PIP2/ABE investigative standards.
• Interview suspects in custody/voluntary environment.
• Record investigative progress and gathered material in a format that is evidentially admissible to support the investigative process on SYP systems.
• Liaise with CPS pre/post charge and attend court to support victims and witnesses. Give evidence in court where required.
• Undertake tasks associated to designated powers in accordance with legislation and policy.
• Prepare for and participate in multi-agency meetings/case conferences, providing accurate and relevant information
• Support and assist colleagues in undertaking investigations as required and directed by senior officer/line manager.

• Have proven PIP2 accreditation which is maintained in line with accreditation requirements.
• Must hold a full manual driving licence.
• A detailed understanding of the criminal justice system and associated processes.
• Good communication skills with the ability to listen, empathise, provide support and adapt language, form, and message to meet the needs of different people / audiences.
• Must be over 18.
• Proficient in range of IT packages, systems and/or databases to fulfil role requirements.
• Ability to work effectively in a team to achieve shared objectives, demonstrating awareness of individual differences and providing input, support and advice as required
• Able to produce clear and concise reports and other documents within best practice procedures.
• Able to proactively develop effective working relationships with colleagues, partners and other stakeholders.
• Able to work to deadlines and take direction from supervisors/line managers.

Permanent Investigation Officers (PIP2) may be moved to a different role/location at the need of the organisation.

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