SYP - Investigating Officer (Major Crime) - November 2022

Role:                   Investigating Officer (Major Crime)

Department:     Specialist Crime Services

Location:            Swan House, Sheffield

Salary:                £27,690 - £31,434 (need to be PIP2 qualified)

Hours:                 37 hours

Contract Type: Temporary until November 2023 (various posts available)

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:

• Conducting investigations of historic undetected homicide and RASSO under direction of Office Manager and appointed MCU SIO
• 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 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 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.

• Liaise with other agencies 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:

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:

The Force is currently reviewing the Appearance and Standards Policy, with particular focus to Tattoos.  All visible tattoos will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis, pending consultation of the Policy review.  Until such time, please do not be discouraged from applying to the Force as any visible tattoos will be discussed on a case-by-case basis.  Any tattoo which could be deemed inappropriate, or cause offence will not be accepted.  If you have tattoos, you will need to make a declaration at the time of application.

South Yorkshire Police’s Key Values:

Please find attached information sheet on South Yorkshire Police’s Key Values. The force has a particular focus on three areas, Fairness, Integrity and Trust. Under each of these three headings there are key behaviours we expect all employees to adhere to.

Closing Date:

Wednesday 7th December 2022 at 23:55

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

Contact point for applicants:

For further information about the role, please contact Dave Stopford on 0114 296 1365.  Please do not contact this number for an application form.

Further Information:

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Diversity & Inclusion:

South Yorkshire Police welcomes 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/

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.

Apply for the role:

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

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.