Domestic Abuse Investigator – Victim Support

Civic Recruitment Limited; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Civic Recruitment Limited is seeking a Domestic Abuse Case Officer on a 4-month contract with a local authority. You will support investigations, work with warranted officers, process offenders, and gather evidence while safeguarding victims throughout the criminal justice process.

The role requires experience in criminal investigations, interviewing victims and witnesses, handling evidential files, and a strong knowledge of criminal law and procedures.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in conducting criminal investigations and supporting case progression.
• Proven experience in interviewing victims and witnesses and obtaining evidential statements.
• Experience in gathering, recording, analyzing, and presenting evidence within investigative environments.
• Strong understanding of domestic abuse investigations and safeguarding considerations.
• Detailed knowledge of criminal law, legal procedures, investigative practices, and the criminal justice system.
• Victim Interview Training (ABE) or equivalent.
• Full UK Driving Licence (Manual or Automatic).
• Educated to Level 3 standard or equivalent relevant investigative experience.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development within criminal investigations, safeguarding, or domestic abuse.

Responsibilities

• Support the investigation of domestic abuse offences by executing investigative actions, processing offenders, gathering evidence, and advancing cases.
• Prepare case summaries, briefing materials, and investigative reports, offering recommendations for further action by investigating officers.
• Compile accurate and comprehensive evidential files in line with force policies, criminal legislation, and court requirements.
• Obtain and preserve the best available evidence through structured investigation plans and thorough evidence gathering.
• Interview victims and witnesses, taking detailed and accurate statements suitable for court proceedings.
• Assist officers with suspect interviews and case-building activities.
• Evaluate the reliability and credibility of witness evidence and identify potential evidential opportunities.
• Manage the seizure, review, and analysis of CCTV, digital media, and other evidential material, documenting findings of intelligence and evidential value.

Skills

Criminal investigations

Interviewing victims/witnesses

Evidence gathering

Criminal law knowledge

Case progression

Education

Level 3 standard or equivalent

Victim Interview Training (ABE)

Job description

Civic Recruitment Limited is seeking a Domestic Abuse Case Officer on a 4-month contract with a local authority. You will support investigations, work with warranted officers, process offenders, and gather evidence while safeguarding victims throughout the criminal justice process.

The role requires experience in criminal investigations, interviewing victims and witnesses, handling evidential files, and a strong knowledge of criminal law and procedures.