SYP - Communications Data Investigator (SPoC)

Role: Communications Data Investigator (SPoC)

Department: Specialist Crime Services – Communication Investigation Team

Location: Churchill Way, Sheffield

Salary: £25, 380 - £29, 064 per annum

Hours: 37 Hours Per Week

Contract Type: Permanent

Role Purpose:

As a Communications Data Investigator, Single Point of Contact (SPoC), you will be responsible for the lawful acquisition of communications data, in accordance with the Investigatory Powers Act 2017, and for providing specialist advice to Life at Risk, proactive and reactive investigations, crimes in action and intelligence operations.

You will need to pass the Communication Data Investigator Accreditation at the College of Policing, Ryton, this is a requirement in order to undertake the role.

You will also be part of the SPOC telecoms on-call rota, providing 365 days a year, 24 hours a day cover.

Please be aware that this area is undergoing review and it is likely that the role will be moving to a shift pattern.

Key Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will be involved in:

• Customer Relationships and Support

           -          Focus on the needs of the Major Crime Unit.

           -          Provide expert support to Life at Risk and crime in action cases.

           -          Attend strategy meetings, briefings and debriefs.

           -          Provide support for simple, less complex crime.

• Acquisition of Communications Data

           -          Log context and outcome of key discussions in the SPOC Log.

           -          Support Analysts and Investigators in the interpretation of returned Communications Data (CD).

           -          Make lawful submissions to Telecommunications Operators.

• Prosecution Support

           -          Attend case conferences to support preparation of the case by prosecutors.

           -          Prepare witness statements, producing communications data in approved formats.

           -          Appear in court to explain the processes for acquiring communications data.

• Quality Assurance

           -          Participate in IPCO inspections if required.

           -          Complete actions identified by IPOC inspections as directed by the Telecoms Manager.

           -          Conduct quality assurance/peer review inspections and define preventative and corrective actions under the management of the Telecoms Manager.

• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

           -          Identify and propose continuous improvement opportunities

           -          Implement approved continuous improvement actions

           -          Promote awareness of CD within the investigative community.

• Continuous Professional Development

           -          Hold a CDI SPOC Accreditation, or be able to successfully complete the residential training course in Ryton and enter into a formal continual professional development plan with the College of Policing.

           -          Maintain accreditation as a SPOC by attending regular training courses and CPD activities.

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

Skills and Experience Required:

Essential Criteria: -

• Experience of using a variety of digital devices.
  
  
• Excellent understanding of the varying types of methods used to communicate and how it can impact in investigations.
  
  
• Working knowledge of the Investigatory Powers Act 2016 – Principles of Human Rights, Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act and the Data Protection Act.
  
  
• Experience of IT systems, particularly Microsoft Access, Word, Excel and e-mailing.

Desirable Criteria: -

• Experience of working in an intelligence lead or investigative area.
  
  
• Accredited CDI SPOC.

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:

Friday, 10 April 2020 at 23:55.

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.

Contact point for applicants:

For further information about the role, please contact Kevin Hawkins on 07464 986147.

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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