SYP - Investigations Officer (ISOT) - March 2023

Role:                   Investigations Officer (ISOT)

Department:       Specialist Crime Services (SCS)

Location:            Wombwell Police Station, Barnsley

Salary:                 Band C/D – PIP1 for Band C (£24,552 - £26,958), PIP2 for Band D (£27,690 – £31,434)

Hours:                  37 hours per week

Contract Type:    Permanent 

We have an opportunity for an experienced investigator to join ISOT. Applications will be accepted from PIP1 or PIP2 investigators.

Role Purpose:

Directing investigations and managing associated risk and safeguarding within the ISOT team. Ensuring that timely and methodical investigations are conducted accordingly.

Key Responsibilities:

• Appropriately manage routine investigations into criminality
• Interview and obtain statements from complainants, witnesses and 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.
• Prepare investigation reports and case files.
• Liaise with CPS and give evidence in Court.

PLEASE NOTE: This role involves the viewing and grading of indecent media of children

Skills and experience required:

• Applications are welcome from Investigations Officers who are either PIP Level 1 OR PIP Level 2 accredited.

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:

Monday 27 March 2023 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 DS Jack Smith on 07469412825 / 0114 2921763

Please do not contact this number for an application form.

Further Information:

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Diversity & Inclusion:

Expressions of interest are particularly welcome from female and ethnic minority officers.

It’s really important to us that the department represents the community we serve, in order for us to provide the best service, utilising a range of backgrounds, experience and skills.  We support and value all officers and staff and the unique experiences they bring to the role.  We strongly encourage and welcome expressions of interest from these valuable underrepresented groups.

If you are from an underrepresented group and want to find out more about the support we can offer, please contact our dedicated team on positiveaction@southyorks.pnn.police.uk

In addition, we will look to support anyone who requires Part Time/Job share working hours.

Note to candidates:

Please note that, should you be successful at the interview stage, the relevant internal or external pre-employment checks are required.  These include vetting clearance or review, prior to being appointed to the new role and start date being agreed.

Apply for the role:

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Note to candidates:

Please note that, should you be successful at the interview stage, the relevant internal or external pre-employment checks are required.  These include vetting clearance or review, prior to being appointed to the new role and start date being agreed.