SYP - Investigations Officer (PIP2 Accredited)

Role: Investigating Officer (PIP2 Accredited)      

Department: Professional Standards     

Location: Churchill Way, Sheffield            

Salary: £24,273 - £27,795              

Hours: 37            

Contract Type: Permanent

Applications are invited for the posts of Investigations Officers within the Crime and Corruption Unit within the Professional Standards Department within South Yorkshire Police. This is a key function in maintaining the trust and confidence of the public in South Yorkshire Police.

The Crime and Corruption Unit deals with criminal allegations involving police officers and staff, as well as the more serious and complex internal conduct matters. Staff from the Unit will also work closely with their Counter Corruption colleagues on proactive operations based around the Professional Standards Department Priorities:

• Abuse of Position for a Sexual Purpose
• Unlawful Disclosure of Information and Computer Misuse
• Criminal / Inappropriate Associations

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:

• Appropriately manage routine investigations into criminality, including offences of abuse against children and/or adults (including, for instance, conduct enquiries into alleged physical, sexual, emotional and/or financial abuse).
• 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 preserve and recover evidence. This may include the arrangement for the collection of documents/items required as exhibits. Make appropriate logs and records.
• Systematically seek, gather, evaluate and present evidence as part of investigations.
• Use appropriate interview techniques e.g. comply with legal provisions for interviewing. Produce admissible evidence.
• Search individual(s) or personal property.
• 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.

Skills and experience:

It is essential candidates have:

• Professionalising Investigation programme (PIP) level 2 accredited or alternative relevant qualification / experience.
• Administrative and computer experience, including the ability to update and interrogate systems.
• A clean, valid driving licence.
• The ability to produce clear and concise reports and other documents within best practice procedures.
• Ability to update and interrogate system is also essential.
• A flexible approach to work.

It is desirable candidates have:

• Experience of complex information gathering and problem solving.

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 polices to enable a better work-life balance, some of which are listed below:

• Generous annual leave allowance
• Flexible and agile working
• Generous ‘family’ leave
• Access to a range of occupational health facilities
• Generous pension scheme
• Employee assistance service ( accessible 24/7)

Further information:

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 3 years has been identified for this role and successfully undergoing recruitment vetting procedure is a pre-requisite of employment with South Yorkshire Police.

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

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Contact point for applicants:

For more information please contact either DI Richard Hammond on 0114 2921854 or Detective Superintendent Barraclough on 0114 2921878. Please do not contact this number for an application form.

Apply for the role:

To apply for the role, please click the ‘Apply’ button.

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/for-a-job-with-syp/diversity-in-the-force/

Closing Date:

Thursday 27th December 2018

Attachments:

• Competency Values Framework (CVF)