RC443 Police Staff Investigator **External**
Police Staff Investigator
Yorkshire and Humber Regional Organised Crime Unit
Rotherham
1 x 37hr
The Yorkshire & Humberside Regional Organised Crime Unit is on the lookout for a dedicated and skilled Police Staff Investigator to join our esteemed Online Sexual Abuse & Exploitation team. This is an opportunity to make a real difference and be part of a small but impactful team that collaborates with local, National, and international partners to combat online sexual abuse and exploitation.
As a police staff investigator, you will play a pivotal role in preventing and protecting those at risk. Whether you have completed PIP1 accreditation and are working towards PIP2 or are already a PIP2 investigator we welcome your application. This role offers the chance to work in an agile environment primarily located in our Rotherham office, while contributing to, meaningful investigations and making a lasting impact
Key responsibilities
• Independently identify, plan, and execute investigative actions, aligning with available resources and priorities
• Evaluate threat harm and risk to formulate effective investigation plans and strategies guided by supervisory where needed.
• Collaborate with fellow investigators and managers to establish appropriate method for gathering and processing evidence.
• Analyse evidence, assess materials and generate intelligent to identify and pursue offenders in compliance with legal requirements and policies.
• Prepare comprehensive investigation reports, manage case files, and ensure disclosure procedures adhere to best practices.
• Utilise multiple computer systems and tools including charter applications and review of data.
Requirements
• Passion for making difference in the field of online sexual abuse and exploitation.
• Successful completion of security clearance and management vetting prior to employment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to adapt and work flexibly to meet department requirements.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Familiarity with various computer systems and software tools.
If you are driven by passion to create positive change and possess the skills and determination to tackle safeguard those at risk, we want to hear from you. We want you to join us in our mission to protect vulnerable individuals and hold offenders accountable.
The job description outlines responsibilities for staff training and working towards accreditation. Upon achieving PIP2 accreditation, staff will progress to the higher pay scale and role profile. Those applying who are already PIP2 accredited will remain on their current pay scale.
For further information about the role please contact DI Stacey Hellewell: stacey.hellewell@yhrocu.police.uk
Benefits for West Yorkshire employees include:
Flexible Working
• Flexible working is any work pattern adapted to suit both the needs of the employer and the member of staff and is intended to help achieve a better work/life balance.
• Flexi-time allows individuals fluidity to flex their start and finish times each day within the parameters of a ‘bandwidth’ period and take additional hours as Flexi leave subject to agreement
• Option to purchase additional Annual Leave subject to agreement.
Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Secure benefits – the scheme provides you with a future income, independent of share prices and stock market fluctuations
• At a low cost to you – with tax efficient savings and lower National Insurance contributions for most people under State Pension age
• Your employer pays in too – the scheme is provider by your employer who meets the balance of the cost of providing your benefits in the LGPS
• More information is available at www.lgpsmember.org
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
The Employee Assistance Programme is a confidential service that provides all employees with complimentary access to a complete support network that offers expert advice and compassionate guidance 24/7, both online (educational resources, webinars, health trackers/plans, articles from industry leading experts) and over the telephone (advice, guidance, listening). The service is confidential and allows people to speak with a qualified professional about matters such as; stress and anxiety, family issues, work related issue, debt problems and other legal matters.
WYP Cycle 2Work Scheme
• This is a salary sacrifice scheme which enables staff and officers to hire bicycles. Hire cost is free from Income tax and National insurance Contributions. The maximum value of the scheme is £2,500. https://www.cycle2work.info/
Blue Light Card
• A Blue Light Card provides those in the NHS, emergency services, social care sector and armed forces with discounts online and on the high street. A range of official discounts are available from large national retailers to local businesses in a wide range of categories including holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones and much more. The card costs £4.99 for a 2 year membership. www.bluelightcard.co.uk
West Yorkshire Police is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the diverse 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.
The application process will close at 23:55 hours on 3rd April 2024.
The post is suitable for job share.
For roles which are advertised as Career Progression Schemes, individuals will be appointed to the bottom scale point of the appropriate grade within the scheme, based on the role entry requirements. Full progression through the scheme may be subject to attaining a specific qualification or successfully passing an assessment or review.
West Yorkshire Police is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the diverse 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.
Applicants should be aware that it is not always possible to carry out adequate vetting checks on persons who have not been resident within the UK for the last five years. Therefore, where this applies, applicants may be refused because it was not possible to vet them to the appropriate standard.
For a detailed description of the Competency and Values levels required please refer to the http://www.college.police.uk/What-we-do/Development/competency-and-values-framework/Documents/Competency-and-Values-Framework-for-Policing_4.11.16.pdf (This link may be copied and pasted into your browser). This document will assist you in completing the Evidence of Achievement section of the application form. Please note: the Evidence of Achievement section will not be visible until the employment section has been completed.
This opportunity is closed to applications.