Professional Standards Investigator – Essex County Fire and Rescue Service

National Fire Chiefs Council Limited.; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading public service as a Professional Standards Investigator with the Essex County Fire and Rescue Service. Play a key role in upholding integrity within the workforce by conducting investigations into complaints and breaches of professional standards. This role requires strong analytical and communication skills and offers an opportunity to impact public service positively.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in conducting investigations with discretion.
• Capable of handling sensitive information with integrity.
• Commitment to fairness and public service.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough and timely investigations into complaints.
• Gather evidence, interview witnesses, and produce investigation reports.
• Promote a culture of ethical behaviour and support training initiatives.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication

Report Writing

Job description

Professional Standards Investigator – Essex County Fire and Rescue Service

The Role

Are you passionate about upholding integrity, fairness, and accountability in public service? Do you have a keen eye for detail? If so, we want you to join our Fire and Rescue Service as a Professional Standards Investigator.

As a Professional Standards Investigator, you will play a vital role in maintaining the trust and confidence of our workforce and the communities we serve. You will lead and support investigations into complaints, conduct issues, and breaches of professional standards, ensuring that all matters are handled with impartiality, discretion, and professionalism.

The role will involve some travel around the county and may require occasional evening working.

What You Will Be Working On

Conduct thorough, fair, and timely investigations into allegations of misconduct or breaches of policy.
Gather and assess evidence, interview witnesses, and produce clear, concise investigation reports.
Work closely with HR and senior leadership to ensure that organisational learning is implemented.
Actively promote a culture of ethical behaviour, transparency, and integrity.
Support training and awareness initiatives related to professional standards and conduct.

What Are We Looking For?

You will have proven experience of conducting investigations and able to handle the sensitive information which comes from these with discretion and integrity.

Strong analytical, communication and report-writing skills are required along with a commitment to fairness, equality and public service.

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