Post: Police Staff Investigator Level 1 – CID
Salary: Scale 5 / 6 - £29,109 - £34,329
Hours: 37 hours per week (plus 7.5% irregular working allowance and 208 hours Weekend Work Enhancement)
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Positions are available at Stockton and Middlesbrough
Applications are invited for the post of Police Staff Investigator based within CID, posts are available at Stockton and Middlesbrough.
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 CID. The role also involves 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 CID 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.
If successful, you will be required to undertake and complete the PSI level 1 course (if not already qualified) 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.
Please click here for the job description.
Police Staff Investigators within CID work a shift pattern, which includes some evenings (up to 10pm) and weekends – please click here to view.
If you would like to discuss the role further please contact Inspector Sarah Beadle via sarah.beadle@cleveland.police.uk or Inspector Carl Blenkinsop via carl.blenkinsop@cleveland.police.uk
The role of Police Staff Investigator requires that you have your fingerprints and DNA taken and these will be stored on the contamination elimination database. This requirement is written into your contract.
Personal Safety Training is a mandatory requirement for the role so successful applicants will be required to complete this upon appointment.
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.
Regardless of the applicant, this role is on current Cleveland Police Terms and Conditions as per Police Staff Council.