SYP - Investigation Officers - Sept 2020

Role: Investigation Officers – Sept 2020

Department: Specialist Crime Services - Major Investigation Review Team

Location: Shepcote Lane, Sheffield

Salary: £25,380 - £29,064

Hours: 37 hours (negotiable)

Contract Type: Permanent

An excellent opportunity has arisen for PIP Level 2 qualified candidates in the Major Crime Unit, conducting enquiries into serious and complex major crime investigations.

Key Responsibilities:

As part of the role responsibilities, the successful candidate should expect to:-

• 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; 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 investigation reports and case files.
• 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.
• Record reported crimes in accordance with the NCRS. Inform complainants / victims re the screening / filing of crime in line with Victim Code of Practice.
• Conduct investigations in accordance with relevant complaints and misconduct legislation, including the Police Reform Act 2002, and maintain accurate progress logs of the investigation, including contact with complainants, witnesses and interested persons.
• Liaise with other agencies and colleagues on behalf of the complainant e.g. Victim Support, Social Services etc. to provide care for vulnerable persons, victims and witnesses.
• Liaise with CPS and give evidence in Court.
• Promote and comply with SYP’s obligations under legislation, including the Equality Act 2010 and Health & Safety, both in the delivery of service and the treatment of others.

Skills and experience:

Essential criteria

• Experience of Major Crime investigation
• Professionalising Investigation Programme (PIP) Level 2 accredited or alternative relevant qualification/experience
• Must hold a full manual driving licence
• Able to produce clear and concise reports and other documents within best practice procedures

Desirable criteria:

• 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 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
• Access to a range of occupational health facilities
• Generous pension scheme
• Employee assistance service ( accessible 24/7)

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 3 years / 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:

Wednesday, 23 September 2020 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 Bob Chapman on 0114 2961365. Please do not contact this number for an application form.

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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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