PIP2 Investigator

Description:

Service Care Solutions are looking for a PIP2 accredited investigator to work within the Lancashire Constabulary on a 3-month contract.

Location: Chorley

Job role/responsibility:
To manage and participate in a wide range of evidence-gathering and crime-investigating duties for serious and complex crime, ensuring that evidence obtained is recorded, secured, and preserved in a timely and appropriate manner. To interview suspects and provide support and assistance to other investigations as required by supervision.

To provide an investigative response to incidents and received intelligence
To secure, preserve and gather evidence within Investigations to prove or disprove information and establish facts, relating to allegations of misconduct or criminal acts by Constabulary employees or volunteers.
To manage the processing of appeals, including but not limited to maintaining accurate records, liaison with complainants, formulation of response letters/reports and updating complainants.
To have contact with members of the public in person, on the phone and through written correspondence. Obtain details of complaints and misconduct and where possible resolve these complaints.
Compile detailed investigation reports and case files, conducting criminal or misconduct interviews and presenting evidence to criminal courts or misconduct meetings/hearings as required.
To provide specialist advice, guidance, and support to divisional staff in respect of allegations, complaints and investigations and deliver PSD training packages to internal and external customers as required.
To mentor and support the professional development of Police Investigation Officers
To conduct serious and complex criminal investigations, plan and manage own workload, and retain responsibility as the officer-in-case.
To provide support to victims and witnesses and assess their need for further support throughout the criminal justice process.
To interview victims and witnesses and obtain statements in relation to serious and complex investigations.
To interview suspects in relation to serious and complex criminal investigations.
To use internal IT systems to research and maintain records regarding individuals and investigations.
To complete comprehensive investigation reports and case files.
To present evidence to CPS and at court
To be flexible in providing cover within the normal place of work and across the county.
To support, where required, the investigation of priority and volume crime
To carry out any other duties which are consistent with the nature, responsibilities, and grading of the post.Qualifications/experience required:

Qualified to PIP Level 1.
PIP level 2 trained and accredited or willing to complete the PIP2 programme within 12 months of attending the course.
Experience of conducting successful Volume and Priority Crime investigations, both proactive and re active.
Experience of gathering critical evidence by interviewing victims, significant witnesses, and suspects.
Experience and knowledge of the Criminal Justice System relating to the PACE Act.
Experience of maintaining & interrogating computerised systems and manual filing systems.
Experience of communicating at all levels with a wide range of audiences.
Experience of dealing with difficult situations or conflict.
Experience of maintaining strict confidentiality using tact and diplomacy where appropriate.If you are interested in this role or want further discussion, please contact Lewis O'Donnell either via email: or tel: (phone number removed)