Assistant Investigator

Maritime and Coastguard Agency; Southampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental agency in Southampton is seeking an Investigator to support regulatory compliance investigations into maritime legislation breaches. This role involves interviewing suspects, assisting with evidence management, and contributing to prosecutions. Candidates should possess strong investigative and organizational skills. Benefits include a generous pension contribution, 25+ days of annual leave, and flexible working options.

Benefits

Employer pension contribution of 28.97%

25 days annual leave increasing to 30

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in conducting investigations.
• Ability to work under direction and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of maritime legislation is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Assist in investigations under supervisor's direction.
• Conduct interviews with suspects under caution.
• Complete criminal files of evidence.
• Obtain evidence statements for investigations.
• Manage evidence and exhibits in accordance with procedures.

Skills

Strong investigation skills

Organizational skills

Ability to prioritize tasks

Job description

Join a unique and dynamic team at the UK Maritime Authority, where no two days are the same. As an Investigator, you'll support regulatory compliance investigations into significant breaches of maritime legislation, contributing to prosecutions where authorised. You'll help uphold the MCA's reputation and play a key role in improving safety and environmental standards in the maritime sector. From handling referrals to providing evidence in court, this is a varied and impactful role within a specialised national department.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

1. Assist in investigations by undertaking a wide range of tasks under the direction of supervisor/line manager.
2. Assist in interviewing suspects under caution.
3. Assist in the completion of criminal files of evidence by undertaking allocated tasks.
4. Support the RCIT's Lead Investigators by obtaining statements of evidence for criminal investigations.
5. Assist in the examination, preservation, and continuity of evidence and exhibits such as CCTV recovered during an investigation, in accordance with procedure.

Do you have strong investigation skills and are looking for a role where you can put this experience to good use, achieving successful outcomes?

Are you highly organised, able to prioritise your work, and balance tasks effectively?

Disability Confident

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The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) implements the UK's maritime safety policy and works to prevent loss of life and pollution on the coast and at sea. Our vision is to be a world-leading organisation, accelerating the transition to sustainable shipping with non-negotiable safety standards. We prioritize our people, customers, and the planet in all we do. Joining our department offers many benefits, including:

• Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. Read more about Civil Service Pensions here
• 25 days of annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service up to 30 days, plus 8 bank holidays and a privilege day for the King's birthday.
• Flexible working options promoting a healthy work-life balance.