Investigating Officer

Role: Investigating Officer

Department: Professional Standards Department

Scale: SO1/SO2

Salary: £31,434 - £36,177

Location: Priory Road, Hull

Hours: 37 hours

Contract: Temporary until 31/07/2023

Do you have a background in investigation and are looking for a new challenge?

We have an exciting opportunity to join Humberside Police on a temporary contract, as an Investigations Officer for the Professional Standards department. Directed by the Senior Investigating Officer, you will be investigating matters that have been referred to the Professional Standards team, including public complaints, internal misconduct and criminal allegations, which includes police officers and police staff.

This job requires an individual who can become a great role model to our staff and will uphold our Code of Ethics in all work and behaviour.

Role Detail:

• Familiarises self with the contents to ensure a full understanding of each case before the investigation commences.
• Contacts complainants and provides advice on the complaints and misconduct procedure and establishes the exact nature of the complaint.
• Assesses a complaint and decide on the most appropriate manner of case management and expeditious investigation.
• In cases of Local resolution speaks with the officer or staff member concerned regarding the cause for complaint and represents the officer’s views in subsequent correspondence to finalise the complaint.
• In cases of criminal or formal investigation gathers all evidence including witness, physical and forensic evidence ensuring that exhibits are correctly packaged / labelled and that continuity is maintained.
• Ensures that all investigations are carried out in a timely manner and compliance with regulations.

What is Required:

• Is educated to A level standard or equivalent.
• Has knowledge of Police activities and maintains an awareness of current policing issues.
• Must be willing to attend external training for this role.
• Previous experience of working in an investigative environment.
• Experience of working with sensitive information.
• Has experience of supervising and conducting sensitive crime investigations.
• Is able to communicate clearly and effectively in a manner appropriate to the audience and the situation.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the feelings of others.
• Is able to analyse and critically discuss complex material in the form of a report remaining concise and well balanced whilst making specific recommendations when necessary.

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

Why Join Humberside Police?

Humberside Police have policies in place to support a good work-life balance and employee well-being.

Further benefits are;

• Generous annual leave allowance
• Training and development opportunities
• Access to a range of occupational health facilities
• Employee assistance service (accessible 24/7)
• Flexible working where applicable
• Generous pension scheme
• Blue Light Discount
• Gym Membership
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free on-site car parking

Further Information:

• Applicants must meet the minimum requirement checkable history criteria of at least 5 years to apply for a role within Humberside in any capacity.
• Successful candidates will undergo a vetting procedure pre-requisite of employment.

How to apply for the role:

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

Closing Date: 21st February 2023 at 23:55

It is not likely that closing dates will be extended, other than in exceptional circumstances and would need to be with the permission of the Recruitment Manager and Line Manager of the role.

Attachments:

• Role Requirement
• Guidance for completing your application
• Recruitment Brochure

Humberside Police welcome applications from underrepresented communities. For further information on positive action within Humberside Police, please visit the positive action page:

http://www.humberside.police.uk/diversity-and-positive-action

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary contract
Contract length: 5 months

Salary: £31,434.00-£36,177.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Flexitime
• Free parking
• Gym membership
• On-site parking
• Sick pay
• Wellness programme

Schedule:

• Flexitime

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Cottingham, East Riding of Yorkshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• A-Level or equivalent (preferred)

Experience:

• customer service: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: One location