Civilian Investigator - Local Authority

Spinwell Global; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Spinwell Global is recruiting for a Civilian Investigator in Lincolnshire, offering 20 posts with shift work including weekends. Roles cover Lincoln, Grantham, Nettleham, Skegness and Boston, supporting public sector investigations with CPIA compliance.

Required include a PIP1 qualification, data gathering/interviewing experience, and strong IT skills. Travel across Lincolnshire and occasional unsocial hours may be needed; a full UK driving licence is required.

Qualifications

• PIP1 qualification.
• Experience gathering information from third parties (e.g. interviewing techniques).
• Problem solving and decision making with ability to critically analyse material.
• Experience in customer focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team in PVP to undertake enquiries on Op Compatible and support investigations, including interviewing suspects and gathering evidence.
• Prepare enquiries in line with CPIA, court deadlines and force policy.
• Promote equality and uphold the Code of Ethics in all duties.

Job description

Role: Civilian Investigator x 20 REF 378604
Contract Length: Until 31/12/27
Location: Lincoln, Grantham, Nettleham, Skegness or Boston. (Shift work, covering weekends)
IR35: Inside
Pay Rate to Intermediary: 23.73 per hour
Security Clearance: BPSS

About the Role

Spinwell is recruiting for a Civilian Investigator an excellent opportunity within the public sector.

Key Responsibilities

To work as part of a team in PVP to undertake enquiries on Op Compatible and to support PVP investigations when required, involving interview of suspects, and gathering of evidence from victims and witnesses, digital media, and other sources.

To prepare and complete enquiries in accordance with court deadlines, legislation, and force policy, ensuring that crimes under investigation are compliant with Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act 1996 (CPIA) and the Victims Code of Practice.

To promote equality of opportunity to the people of Lincolnshire and treat all individuals fairly with dignity and respect, in line with the Force values - Courageous, Open, Fair, Inclusive. Officers involved in carrying out functions in this role will do so in accordance with the principles of the Code of Ethics. The aim of the Code of Ethics is to support each member of the policing profession to deliver the highest professional standards in their service to the public.

Essential Skills and Experience

• PIP1 qualification
• Previous experience of gathering information and / or data from third parties (e.g. researching, interviewing techniques).
• Previous experience of problem solving and decision making with an ability to critically analyse material.
• Previous experience of working in a customer focused environment
• Previous experience of working with confidential/sensitive material.
• Demonstrates lateral vision and a logical process for solving problems
• Possess a sound knowledge of IT skills including Microsoft, Word, Excel, Outlook; ability to effectively use force IT systems following training
• Demonstrates the ability to review and present information with accuracy and clear attention to detail
• Self-motivated and focused on achieving high levels of performance, working as an ambassador for Police
• Demonstrates commitment in making a difference taking responsibility for own actions
• Able to demonstrate evidence of working on own initiative and unsupervised at times
• Shows resilience even in difficult situations
• Be able to carry out investigatory duties and gather evidence at a variety of locations including at the home of the member of the public, crime scenes or on police premises.
• Must have the capability to travel within Lincolnshire or wider on occasion to undertake assignments; due to this requirement and the potential unsocial hours a full UK driving licence is required.

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Successfully trained in Video Witness Interviewing
• Demonstrate experience of conducting PVP and serious and/or complex investigations.
• Ideally, candidates will be PIP2 qualified

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