Position Overview & Specifications
Post: Police Staff Investigator Level 1 HMET
Salary: Scale 5 / 6 - £25,758 - £30,375 plus approx. 143 hours weekend work enhancement
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Middlesbrough HQ
Working as an Investigative Officer within HMET you will support the investigation of some of our most major, high profile and complex crimes and will play a significant part in protecting the public of Cleveland. We are seeking a conscientious, dedicated and inquiring individual to ensure a professional investigative and supportive service is delivered to the community.
Duties include interviewing witnesses and complainants using PEACE/PACE interview methods and produce accurate written statements in a form suitable for use as evidence in court proceedings, preparing prosecution case files for offences investigated by the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team (HMET). When necessary obtaining any outstanding evidence required in order to prepare the full file to the satisfaction of Prosecuting Counsel and performing other specialist roles in any HMET led investigation when required to do so.
The successful candidate will have excellent problem solving, communication and decision making skills. Previous experience as an investigator and successful completion of exhibits and disclosure courses (or equivalent) although not essential, would be desirable and advantageous.
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If you would like to discuss the role further please contact DCI Mark Dimelow on 01642 302397 or DI Matt Hollingsworth on 01642 302302.
If successful, you will be required to undertake a course and then produce a portfolio of evidence in order for you to achieve the PIP Level 1 status within 6 months of taking up the post.
Accreditation must be maintained via a portfolio of professional development to demonstrate current professional competence.
The post holder must also be capable of undertaking and completing personal safety training.
The role requires the selected individual to work a shift pattern between the hours of Monday to Sunday from 0800 to 1700.
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The role of PSI requires that you have your fingerprints and DNA taken and these will be stored on the contamination elimination database. This requirement is written in to your contract.
Please click here to view further information and benefits on working for Cleveland Police.
If you are interested in applying for this role please progress your application via the link. Application forms should be completed no later than 23:55 on the specified closing date.
Cleveland Police is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. All appointments will be made on merit.