SYP – Investigations Officer (PIP2 accredited) – September 2021

SYP – Investigations Officer (PIP2 accredited) – September 2021

 Role: Investigations Officer

Department: Specialist Crime Services

Location:  Wath upon Dearne

Salary: £26,016 - £29,793

Hours: 37 per week

Contract Type: Permanent

Role Purpose:

Investigations Officers work in a number of areas across the force to conduct/manage investigations and submit case files to enable prosecutions. They also provide support and ongoing victim care throughout the investigative process. 

Key responsibilities include the following:

• Appropriately manage routine investigations into criminality and complaints including serious and complex investigations.

• Interview and obtain statements from complainants, witnesses and ‘routine investigation’ suspects, and assist with the interview of ‘Complex and Serious’ Investigation suspects.

• Operate appropriate SYP and external computer systems to research, gather intelligence and maintain records regarding individuals and investigations in particular CATS, Lynx, CMS and PNC, CASPRE and CONNECT. Work with colleagues and partners in obtaining information in the investigation and identification of suspects.

• Conduct investigations at the scene; make house-to-house enquiries; preserve and recover evidence. This may include the arrangement for the collection of documents/items required as exhibits e.g. photographs, DNA, fingerprints, and CCTV stills and footage relevant to the investigation. Make appropriate logs and records.

• Systematically seek, gather, evaluate and present evidence as part of investigations.

Skills and experience required includes the following:

• Professionalising Investigation Programme (PIP) Level 2 accredited or alternative relevant qualification/experience.
• Administrative and computer experience, including the ability to update and interrogate systems.
• Must hold a clean, valid driving licence

For further information relating to the role and tasks of this position, please refer to the attached role profile.

Benefits:

We offer generous entitlements and supportive policies to enable a better work-life balance, some of which are listed below:

• Generous annual leave allowance
• Flexible and agile working
• Generous ‘family’ leave
• Voluntary CPD Events for all staff to allow continuous development
• Mentoring & Coaching Scheme
• Paid Professional Subscriptions when relevant to role
• Access to a range of occupational health facilities
• Generous pension scheme
• Employee assistance service (accessible 24/7)
• Additional benefits for Westfield Health members
• Cycle to work scheme
• Sports and Social Club

Eligibility:

• Applicants must meet the minimum requirement checkable history criteria, which must be taken into account for individuals applying to work with South Yorkshire Police in any capacity. A minimum checkable history of 5 years is required for this role and successfully undergoing recruitment vetting procedure is a pre-requisite of employment with South Yorkshire Police.

Appearance & Standards:

All tattoos and piercings must be in line with South Yorkshire Police’s Appearance and Standards policy.  Tattoos visible on your face, neck, hands or head are not permitted.  Any tattoos which could be deemed inappropriate or cause offence will also not be accepted.  If you have tattoos, you will need to make a declaration at the time of application.

Closing Date:

20 October 2021 at 23:55

Closing dates are not normally extended, other than in exceptional circumstances and agreement is made with the Talent Acquisition Manager, Recruitment and the Line Manager for the role.

Contact point for applicants:

For further information about the role, please contact D.I. Andy Knowles on 07855 045360.  Please do not contact this number for an application form.

Further Information:

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Diversity & Inclusion:

South Yorkshire Police welcome applications from under-represented communities.  For further information on diversity and inclusion within South Yorkshire Police, please visit the diversity and inclusion page:

https://www.southyorkshire.police.uk/sign-up/join-team-syp/diversity-in-the-force/

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