PSD Investigator (Designated) - Hybrid

Avon and Somerset Police; Portishead; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A public safety organization in Portishead is seeking an Investigator to join their Professional Standards Department. The role involves managing investigations, conducting interviews, and preparing reports. Applicants must hold a PIP1 Accreditation and have proven research and investigation experience. The organization offers flexible working arrangements with opportunities for professional development and staff discounts.

Benefits

Continuous professional development

Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance scheme

Staff discount scheme

Free on-site parking

Blended working approach

Qualifications

• Proven experience of carrying out research and/or investigation activities.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Experience of preparing written correspondence including report writing.

Responsibilities

• Manage investigations including interviewing and taking statements.
• Research information in relation to complaints and misconduct.
• Provide structured reports and documentation.
• Arrange and attend discipline hearings and meetings.
• Make reasoned and justifiable decisions for resolutions.

Skills

Research and investigation activities

Conversation management interviewing skills

Communication skills

Report writing

Education

PIP1 Accreditation

Job description

Overview

Would you like to be part of a friendly and supportive team who maintain professional standards within our organisation and influence organisational learning? We have two opportunities in the Professional Standards Department as Investigators: 1 x parental leave cover for up to 12 months, and 1 x fixed term contract for 12 months.

Our Professional Standards Department (PSD) exists to ensure the public have a means of challenging Policing and holding us to account. We investigate a wide range of public complaints and internal conduct matters, working in line with Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) statutory guidance in respect of investigating death or serious injury cases following police contact.

In every case within PSD, the emphasis is on improvement and preventing any identified reoccurrence of poor performance, contributing to continuing improvement and helping to increase public confidence in the police.

Responsibilities

• Effectively manage investigations including interviewing, taking statements from officers, police staff, witnesses and other professionals, complying with relevant legislation, Police and Criminal Evidence Act (PACE) and associated employment law.
• Researching information in relation to complaints and misconduct, establishing an investigation plan which is proportionate, appropriate and flexible.
• Providing appropriate, structured reports and associated documentation which are balanced and fair in addition to initiating own correspondence.
• Arranging and attending discipline hearings and meetings, providing the necessary documentation to all parties.
• Making decisions that are reasoned and justifiable, taking into account criteria from a variety of sources, seeking to achieve fair and unbiased resolutions.

Skills, experience and qualifications required

• Applicants must be PIP1 Accredited.
• Proven experience of carrying out research and/or investigation activities.
• Knowledge and experience of conversation management interviewing skills.
• Experience of carrying out research and analysis, supporting critical decision making.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing and the ability to work on your own initiative.
• Experience of preparing written correspondence including report writing.

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
• Staff discount scheme for savings on shopping, days out, sporting events, holidays
• Free on-site parking at our HQ site
• Blended working approach with the option to work from your home address for a proportion of the week

Additional information

You will be required to travel around the force area in this role, therefore holding a full UK driving licence or having the ability to travel using alternative transport is required.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work from home or in the office at Police Headquarters in Portishead.

To be eligible to apply for this role you must have a 5 year ‘checkable history’ in the UK – ideally this means that you would have been resident in the UK for the last 5 years.

About us

Diversity is a strength and individuality is an asset. We recognise the benefit different life experience and perspectives can bring. We are on a journey to become the most inclusive police force in the country.

Blended Working/ Hybrid Working: Avon and Somerset Police encourage flexible working where operationally possible. This role has been identified as a blended role. The successful candidate for this role will have the opportunity to work from home whilst also at a secondary work location, which will be a police premises. The successful applicant will have the option to discuss working arrangements with their line manager. All applicants must reside within the UK.