SYP - Investigations Officer

Wath Upon Dearne
£25,380 - £29,064
Permanent

Role: Investigations Officer – June 2020

Department: Major Crime Unit within Specialist Crime Services

Location: Robert Dyson House, Rotherham

Term: Permanent

Band: Band D

Salary: £25,380 - £29,064

Hours per week: 37 Hours per Week

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.

As part of the role responsibilities, the successful candidate should expect to, Interview and obtain statements from complainants, witnesses and ‘routine investigation’ suspects, and assist with the interview of ‘Complex and Serious’ Investigation suspects. Additionally, they will conduct investigations at the scene; make house-to-house enquiries; preserve and recover evidence. This may include the arrangement for the collection of documents/items required as exhibits eg. photographs, DNA, fingerprints, and CCTV stills and footage relevant to the investigation. Make appropriate logs and records.

It is essential that the successful candidate have previous experience of working with the public, have a flexible approach to work & administrative and computer experience, including ability to update and interrogate systems.

Key Responsibilities:

  • 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.
  • Appropriately manage routine investigations into criminality and complaints including serious and complex investigations
  • Use appropriate interview techniques e.g. comply with legal provisions for interviewing. Produce admissible evidence
  • Record reported crimes in accordance with the NCRS. Inform complainants / victims re the screening / filing of crime in line with Victim Code of Practice.

Skills and experience:

  • Professionalising Investigation Programme (PIP) Level 2 accredited or alternative relevant qualification/experience
  • Must hold a clean, valid driving licence
  • Able to produce clear and concise reports and other documents within best practice procedures

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: 17th June 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 DI Benjamin Wood on 07557 254888. 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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