Domestic Abuse Case Officer

Brackenberry Limited; Colchester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Brackenberry Limited is seeking a Domestic Abuse Case Officer to support Essex Police on a 4-month contract, with a strong likelihood of extension at the client’s discretion. The role involves investigating domestic abuse cases, interviewing victims and witnesses, taking statements, gathering and analysing evidence, and assisting with court-related activities.

You will conduct case-related enquiries, manage evidence, view CCTV and digital material, apply digital forensic knowledge, and ensure

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a competent investigator in criminal investigations and police procedures.
• Experience conducting investigative enquiries and interviewing victims and witnesses, taking statements and gathering evidence.
• Experience preparing evidential files, managing case documentation and supporting prosecution processes.

Responsibilities

• Support domestic abuse investigations by completing investigative actions and preparing evidential files.
• Gather, preserve, assess and record relevant evidence per investigation plans and standards.
• Prepare and submit investigative paperwork within deadlines, ensuring evidential integrity and disclosure compliance.
• Manage seizure, viewing and analysis of CCTV and digital material and record relevant information.
• Apply digital forensic knowledge to identify, preserve, examine and present evidence.

Skills

Investigations

Victim interviews

Criminal procedure

Education

PIP2 qualification

ABE victim interview training

Tools

Digital forensics

Job description

We are working closely with Essex Police to assist with the appointment of a Domestic Abuse Case Officer, on a 4-month contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. The Domestic Abuse Case Officer supports warranted police officers in the investigation and progression of domestic abuse cases. The role involves conducting case-related enquiries, processing offenders, interviewing victims and witnesses, taking statements, gathering and analysing evidence, preparing evidential files, and assisting with court-related activities.

• Support domestic abuse investigations by completing investigative actions, conducting case-related enquiries, processing offenders, and assisting with the preparation of evidential files.
• Gather, preserve, assess, and record relevant evidence in accordance with agreed investigation plans and established evidential standards.
• Prepare, review, and submit complete and accurate investigative paperwork within prescribed deadlines, ensuring evidential integrity and compliance with disclosure requirements.
• Manage the seizure, viewing, examination, and analysis of CCTV footage and other digital material, identifying and recording relevant evidential and intelligence information.
• Apply digital forensic knowledge and techniques to support the identification, preservation, examination, and presentation of evidence.
  Must hold PIP2 (Professionalising Investigation Programme Level 2) qualification.
• Must have completed Achieving Best Evidence (ABE) victim interview training.
• Detailed working knowledge of disclosure rules and evidential requirements within criminal investigations.

Essentials:

• Proven experience as a competent investigator, with practical knowledge of criminal investigations and police procedures.
• Experience conducting investigative enquiries, interviewing victims and witnesses, taking statements, and gathering and recording evidence.
• Practical experience in preparing evidential files, managing case documentation, and supporting prosecution processes.