Alliance Investigator - Investigations

Dorset Police; Poole; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional law enforcement agency is seeking an investigator to develop intelligence, conduct interviews, and investigate complaints involving police misconduct. The position offers flexible working conditions, supportive training plans, and a competitive salary with annual increments. Employees enjoy 25 days of leave annually, access to subsidized gym memberships, and comprehensive health support services. This role requires excellent investigative and communication skills and offers opportunities for continual professional development.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Hybrid work arrangement

Subsidized gym membership

Competitive pension scheme

Company sick pay

Development and training opportunities

Qualifications

• Ability to undertake investigative work and gather evidence efficiently.
• Proficient in undertaking criminal and misconduct interviews to obtain statements.
• Capacity to write coherent reports for various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough investigations into allegations and misconduct.
• Prepare case papers for senior officers and external agencies.
• Provide reports highlighting areas for improvement in practices.

Skills

Investigative skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Job description

To develop information and intelligence, investigate complaints and allegations of misconduct, undertake criminal and misconduct interviews, take statements, and pursue lines of enquiry. To assist in the preparation of case papers. To highlight areas for improvement regarding organisational practices and procedures.

• To undertake investigative work, in respect of criminal allegations, complaints against police, organisational complaints or misconduct enquiries. To make enquiries as necessary to secure and preserve evidence and to identify potential risks to the organisation.
• To obtain clear and concise witness statements, undertake criminal and misconduct interviews, pursue lines of enquiry, develop information and intelligence and obtain/collate all relevant evidence from various sources both within and outside the Police Force.
• To provide investigation/intelligence reports for submission to the Superintendent Professional Standards Department, Determining Officer, Deputy Chief Constable, the Crown Prosecution Service and the Independent Office for Police Conduct.
• To notify the Determining Officer, Chief Inspector and/or Superintendent, Professional Standards Department of concerns about organisational practices and procedures, including the maintenance of organisational operational security.
• Supportive and flexible training plan, including regular check-ins throughout your initial period of joining us to ensure you are up to speed with the role and getting the support you need.
• Flexitime, with the ability to undertake your hours flexibly and in line with business need.
• Hybrid working, with the ability to work remotely at times throughout the working week (once signed off the training plan).
• A competitive salary with yearly increments.
• 25 days a year leave entitlement, with an increase to 30 days after 5 years continuous employment, plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part time employees).
• Access to heavily subsidised gym membership that will provide you access to police site gyms throughout the counties.
• Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme for discounts and services (requires a one-off payment of £5).
• Company sick pay.
• Competitive local government pension scheme.
• Job related equipment supplied, as required.
• Free onsite parking at many police sites throughout the counties.
• Access to Group insurance scheme (via salary sacrifice scheme).
• Support networks, free Employees' Assistance Programme, Occupational Health and wellbeing services.
• Development and training opportunities available.