Role: Major Crime Staff Investigator REF 373575
Contract Length: Until 31/07/26
Location: Northampton
IR35: Inside
Pay Rate to Intermediary: £20.83 per hour
Spinwell is recruiting for a Major Crime Staff Investigator for an excellent opportunity within the public sector.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE MAJOR CRIME STAFF INVESTIGATOR
- To prepare and write witness/victim statements in the approved evidential format.
- To provide clerical support to investigating officers, including the updating of internal records, NICHE-Crime Recording System, HOLMES Database, Cycomms applications and making LANDesk and forensic submissions.
- To undertake tasks and activities in support of criminal investigations. This includes reviewing material for secondary investigation that may be of a sensitive or confidential nature as well as conducting CCTV and witness enquiries. Being allocated actions through Coordinators and HOLMES.
- When appropriate to seize, handle and ensure continuity of exhibits. Recording of information, storage and preparation of exhibit lists and disposal of property (Designated Power Police Reform Act 2002).
- Liaise with other police forces, outside agencies, and partners in the furtherance of investigating requirements.
- To support the Lead Interviewer in suspect & victim interviews as Second Interviewer.(This will not necessitate Designated Powers).
- Assist in the preparation of files to the required standard as agreed by the client and Crown Prosecution Policies.
- As directed, to undertake all other reasonable allocated tasks and activities in support of criminal investigations at the direction of an OIC/Supervisor.
SKILLS/EXPERIENCE OF THE MAJOR CRIME STAFF INVESTIGATOR
- Ability to verbally communicate effectively, demonstrating tact, understanding, excellent listening skills and integrity.
- Proven written communication skills to include experience of statement taking or report writing.
- Ability to manage pressured situations and remain effective and productive whilst maintaining a high level of accuracy.
- Able to plan and organise workload in a methodical way to meet deadlines, recognising the organisation’s objectives and how their own work impacts on these.
- Able to demonstrate openness to change to include a flexible approach to both working environment, location and shift pattern.
- Highly motivated with the ability to work effectively as a team member with experience of developing positive working relationships with others.
- Computer literate with experience of Microsoft based applications and the ability to research and interrogate databases & systems.
- Must be able to travel across the county to meet business needs.
- Candidates must be able to demonstrate a level of awareness of equality & diversity issues appropriate to this role.
If you are a Major Crime Staff Investigator, 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.
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