Investigating officer

Role: Investigating Officer REF (phone number removed) Contract Length: Until August 2024 Location: Guildford IR35: Inside Pay Rate to Intermediary: GBP20.76 - GBP24.53 per hour Spinwell is recruiting for an Investigating Officer for an excellent opportunity within the public sector. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE INVESTIGATING OFFICER You will carry your own case load of PIP1 (professionalising investigation programme level 1) cases from reporting to trial and everything in-between. This will involve taking statements from complainants and witnesses, interviewing suspects, gathering other evidence such as CCTV and phone data, presenting the case file to the CPS (crown prosecution service) and then attending court as the officer in the case (OIC). Your overall aims will be to safeguard individuals, bring perpetrators to justice and prevent further harm through high quality investigations, perseverance, and attention to detail. You will be responsible for working alongside other teams (forensics, custody, ID unit, other investigative departments) as well as our partners (Adult and Children rsquo;s social care, Domestic abuse outreach, MARAC,CPS) to ensure that your investigations are to the highest standard of evidential quality and compliant with all relevant legislation ndash; such as PACE (Police and Criminal Evidence Act) and CPIA (Criminal Procedures and Investigations Act). SKILLS/EXPERIENCE OF THE INVESTIGATING OFFICER * Proven experience in investigation matters and of conducting interviews to a high standard. * A working knowledge of criminal law and of the criminal justice system. * Excellent communication skills and the ability to effectively communicate and empathise with different communities. * The ability to operate a computer database system and/or the willingness to undertake training and become proficient in the use of Surrey Police systems. * The ability to work effectively unsupervised and as part of a team. * An understanding of the effect of other legislation such as GDPR, Equality Act as well as the impact of diversity and inclusion to an effective team * A full and valid driving licence is required to fulfil your duties If you are an Investigating Officer, apply now or send your CV to Spinwell! We welcome all applications regardless of background, in line with our commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion. Applying to this or any other vacancy advertised by Spinwell Ltd constitutes an agreement for Spinwell Ltd to hold your details for 24 months for the purpose of assessing suitability for the advertised position and to make you aware of any other positions deemed suitable of which You will make you aware by means of either email, text or phone. In line with GDPR regulations you are able to request your details be removed from the company data at any time by emailing us