Service Care Solutions are looking for PIP1/PIP2 Investigators to work within the Merseyside Police Force on a 12-Month contract.Location: Merseyside Job role/responsibility: To provide support to the hub in the investigation of Level 2 crime and to support the investigation of Level 1 and Level 3 crime. To take ownership of in-custody arrests, as determined by the application of the Investigation Allocation Model. To deal with suspect interviews, relevant investigation tasks and case preparation.
Assist with investigations proportionately by obtaining evidence from a number of internal / external sources including searching and interrogating Force systems, obtaining and reviewing CCTV and interviewing and obtaining of accounts from both victims, witnesses and suspects.Complete administration tasks involved with the investigations of crime and other incidents including taking statements of evidence from victims of crime or those involved in other incidents and witnesses to such occurrences.Produce when required complete and accurate prosecution files, including full disclosure of unused material, for delivery in accordance with CPS and court deadlines, thereby improving the quality of evidence presented and enhancing the prospect of a successful prosecution.Ensure all elements of the Victim's Code of Practice are completed e.g. Victim Personal Statements obtained, MG2 completed MG6i completed to ensure victim needs are met and compliance with police obligations under the Code.To seek and exploit criminal intelligence opportunities to prevent and detect crime, and to submit intelligence reports on suspected criminal activity as and when that intelligence becomes available.Interview suspects, when required to ensure the collation of best evidence to prosecute offenders in a manner that is compliant with PACE and other legislation.Undertake all responsibilities relating to information management, data quality, information sharing, intelligence, and information security to ensure accordance with the Authorised Professional Practice (APP) on Information Management issued by the College of Policing including Home Office Code of Practice om MoPI. Knowledge/Experience:
The post holder will be P.I.P level 1 or 2 qualified (or equivalent experience) and either be PEACE trained, or willing to undertake PEACE training, to conduct quality interviews.The post holder must have a thorough knowledge of the law, policy, and procedures to effectively carry out their role to reflect the professionalism of the individual and the organisation. Knowledge and understanding of National File standards to prepare case files.Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate ideas and information effectively, both verbally and in writing.Postholder must be able to write and produce comprehensive letters and reports to a high standard use of language, comprehension, grammar, and punctuation are essential.The post holder will be required to lawfully exercise with professional judgement the 'designated powers' of an investigator as determined by the Police Reform Act 2002, and as authorised by the Chief Constable of Merseyside Police.Knowledge and experience (or ability to become competent) of using relevant Force IT, specifically Niche, Cybertech, Storm, Dems, PNC, Fotoware (not exhaustive). If you are interested in this role or want further discussion, please contact Lewis O'Donnell either via email: or tel: . Alternatively, if you have any friend or colleagues that might be interested, please feel free to refer them as we a have a GBP250 referral scheme in place.