Operations Investigator

RSR are currently recruiting for an Operations Investigator to work on a full-time contract with a UK Police Force, based in Defford, Worcestershire ,

The role is paying £21.11p per hour (PAYE)

Job purpose
As part of the ROCU Operations Investigation Unit, [formerly known as Serious and Organised Crime Units]; you will have primary responsibility for the investigation of the region's most significant, serious and organised crime, using a range of overt and covert tactics. Also support with the completion of case files

Essential

Skills & Experience:

· Possess the Initial Crime Investigator Development Programme qualification (or equivalent) or have previously worked as an accredited Detective Constable.

· Experience of investigating serious and complex crime and experience undertaking the role of case/exhibits/disclosure/investigating office.

· Able to work effectively with limited supervision

· Effective interpersonal and communication skills

· Evidence of adapting to a new environment and absorbing complex matters quickly and efficiently

· Demonstrate and exhibit high standards of integrity and professionalism

· Proficient at the acquisition and interpretation of communications data.

Desirable

Skills & Experience:

· Knowledge of RIPA legislation

· Experience of covert policing techniques

· Knowledge of the National Intelligence Model, together with the tasking and coordination process

· Proficient in the use of CSAS version 3.

Additional information:

· Perform duties on a regional basis

· Demonstrate a willingness to travel and be flexible when required, occasionally changing duties at short notice

· Taking account of individual circumstances, a willingness and flexibility to be available when required for call out at short notice.

This role will be based at Defford (West Mercia) and an expectation to work on a regional/national basis as operationally required from January 2026

If you would like to be considered for this position and have the relevant experience, then please send your CV

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