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Reed Secure is a specialist provider of permanent, contract, temporary and outsourced recruitment solutions.
We are current recruiting for experienced fixed-term contract Police Staff Investigators to support the capital’s police force with the investigating offences within the Public Protection portfolio stationed at the following locations:
* AS - Brixton Police Station, SW9 7DD
* AW - Charing Cross Police Station, WC2N 4JP
* CE - Bethnal Green Police Station, E2 9NZ
* CN - Holborn Police Station, WC1N 3NR
* EA - Romford Police Station, RM1 3BJ
* NA - Edmonton Police Station, N9 0PW
* NE - Leyton Police Station, E11 1FE
* NW - Colindale Police Station, NW9 5TW
* SE - Bexleyheath Police Station, DA7 4QS
* SN - Bromley Police Station BR1 1ER & Windmill Road Custody Suite, CR0 2XP
* SW - Eagle House, Kingston, KT1 1HH
* WA - Acton Police Station, W3 9BH
FIXED-TERM CONTRACTS - 2 YEARS (FULL-TIME & PART-TIME)

 
Key tasks:
* Taking written statements and video recorded evidence from victims and witnesses of crime, this will involve gathering relevant information by interviewing the person.
* Assisting in the preparation and interviewing of suspects.
* Ensuring vulnerability is identified in persons involved in investigations and ensure the appropriate support is provided, including regular updates as to the ongoing progression of investigation.
* Work collaboratively with partner agencies, including Children and Adult’s Social Care, health and education, as appropriate.
* Assisting in the gathering of evidence by reviewing and collating documentary evidence relating to the investigation, including third party material.
* Completing applications for examinations of digital media and forensic submissions.
* Preparing and presenting evidence for court proceedings in Magistrates and Crown Court.
* Using internal IT systems to research and maintain records regarding individuals and investigations.
* Carrying out further enquiries in relation to investigations at the request of the Supervising Officer(s).
* To work as required on the direction of the BCU Public Protection Superintendent or their delegate

 
Skills and experience required to be successful:
* Ideally you will hold PIP 2 (Professionalising Investigation Programme).
* You will need to undergo OST / ELS training.
* An investigative background, to include experience of compiling files (preferably of an investigative nature) and previous experience in dealing with people (in particular, in interviewing techniques).
* Knowledge of criminal law and Police procedures.
* Intermediate IT skills, to include the use of Microsoft Office products.
* The ability to appraise, evaluate, collate and present information/evidence obtained, in order to ensure that all relevant information/evidence is at hand and is of a high standard.
* The ability to communicate effectively (commensurate with the grade and requirements of the post) with managers, members of staff (at all levels) and members of the public.
* Motivated and disciplined style working on own initiative to complete the task and as part of a team to achieve overall objectives.
These roles pay £37,289 including London weighting plus benefits.
Please apply now and join us in loving Mondays!