Investigation Officer - Serious Collision

Avon and Somerset Police; Almondsbury; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional law enforcement agency is seeking a Serious Collision Investigator based in Almondsbury. The selected candidate will investigate fatal and serious injury road traffic collisions, providing support to victims' families while maintaining professionalism. This full-time role requires strong investigative skills and emotional maturity, with salaries ranging from £37,020 - £39,276.

Benefits

Continuous professional development

Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance scheme

Blue Light card for discounts

Qualifications

• Strong investigative skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to handle emotionally challenging situations.
• Experience collaborating with legal teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth investigations of road traffic collisions.
• Interview suspects, witnesses, and families.
• Prepare detailed reports and testify in court as needed.

Skills

Detail-oriented investigative skills

Analytical skills

Excellent written and verbal communication

Emotional maturity and resilience

Understanding of road traffic laws

Education

PIP level 2 accreditation (or working towards)

Job description

Are you a detail-oriented experienced investigator with a passion for uncovering the truth and improving public safety? We are seeking a Serious Collision Investigator to join our team. In this challenging but rewarding role you will investigate road traffic collisions involving loss of life and serious injury, working to establish the causes and circumstances of these tragic events.

This is a full time position.

Location: Almondsbury, Road Policing Unit - BS32 4AG

Salary: £37,020 - £39,276

This/These post(s) also attract allowances - Shift Allowance, Weekend Working Enhancement

Weekend enhancement - 128.61 hours per annum for the 257.24 hours worked

Shift percentage - 12.50%

You will play a vital role in ensuring justice for victims, providing closure to families, and contributing to measures that enhance road safety for the wider community.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth investigations
• Interview suspects, witnesses and victims
• Liaise with forensic specialists and medical examiners, including attending post mortem examinations, to gather crucial evidence regarding the cause of death and contributing factors
• Prepare detailed reports and case files, presenting findings in a clear and factual manner
• Collaborate with legal teams and provide expert testimony in court proceedings as required
• Work compassionately with grieving families, ensuring they are informed and supported throughout the investigation process

Skills & experience required

• PIP level 2 accreditation (or working towards)
• Strong investigative and analytical skills, with a meticulous attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Emotional maturity, resilience, and professionalism to handle the challenges of working with cases involving loss of life and grieving families
• The ability to attend forensic post mortem examinations and work closely with pathologists and forensic experts
• An understanding of road traffic laws

What we can offer you

• Continuous professional development
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Employee Assistance scheme offering help through counselling services, legal advice, fitness advice, personal coaching and health assessment
• Blue Light card – access to high street shop discounts and days out

Additional information

Applicants should be aware that the role includes attendance at traumatic incidents and post-mortems, some of which may involve children. Individuals will need the ability to manage the emotional impact of such experiences while maintaining professional boundaries and personal wellbeing.

The successful candidate will hold a valid driving licence or be able to travel around the force area using alternative transport. This is a shift role working the following: early 8.00am – 4.00pm; days 12.00pm – 8.00pm; late 2.00pm – 10.00pm and weekend working.

To be eligible to apply for this role you must have a 3 year ‘checkable history’ in the UK – ideally this means that you would have been resident in the UK for the last 3 years.

In person interviews are scheduled to take place in December on a date to be confirmed.

If you have any questions or for any further information, please contact David Paniccia-Brown [e-mail].

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Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.