PSIO - RASSO Eastern FTC

West Midlands Police; Coventry; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional police force in Coventry seeks a Police Staff Investigating Officer to investigate serious sexual offences. The role involves supporting victims, conducting enquiries, and ensuring compliance with police guidelines. Candidates should be PIP 2 qualified and have experience in criminal investigations. The position offers fair remuneration, progression opportunities, and access to a comprehensive wellbeing package.

Benefits

Fair remuneration with progression opportunities

Enhanced annual leave

Discounts across travel and leisure activities

Comprehensive wellbeing package including 24/7 support

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a public-facing role.
• Prepared to be exposed to images and reports of sexual abuse.
• Current full UK driving license and willingness to drive unmarked Police vehicles.
• Working knowledge of confidentiality and data protection issues.

Responsibilities

• Investigate reported crime of rape and serious sexual offences.
• Support victims of sexual abuse and complete needs assessments.
• Undertake investigative enquiries including taking statements.
• Ensure compliance with Project Soteria and National Operating Model.

Skills

PIP 2 qualified

Previous/current experience of criminal investigations

Knowledge and application of Law, Policy and procedures

Experience of producing clear, concise reports

Excellent communication skills

Flexible approach to problem solving

Self-motivation and decision-making skills

Education

PIP 2 qualification

Job description

Applications are invited for a Police Staff Investigating Officer to join West Midlands Police Public Protection Eastern Rasso Team on a 12-month fixed term contract. The Eastern Rasso Team investigates reported crime of rape and serious sexual offences. Working alongside other PSIOs, PSIs and Detectives reporting to the Detective Sergeant you will be responsible for your own investigations.

Key Responsibilities

• Exposure to evidence relating to sexual offending.
• Support victims of sexual abuse, completing needs assessments and contact plans.
• Obtain witness evidence through written statements, or VRI.
• Undertake investigative enquiries, which include but not limited to taking of statements, conducting VRIs, search and seizure of investigative material. CCTV viewing, Forensic submissions, Intelligence research, suspect focused enquiries, suspect interviewing, file build and attendance at Court to give evidence and support judicial process.
• Ensure investigations are conducted in line with principles of Project Soteria and the National Operating Model.
• Ensure compliance to EVOLVES principles in accordance with College of Policing APP guidelines.
• Manage personal workload – investigation of reported crimes.
• Work in partnership with agencies, such as social workers, health professionals, Independent Sexual Violence Advisors (ISVAs) and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARCs) or local equivalents, to develop networks, enable best use of resources, enable joined up approaches to services, and drive safeguarding of victims.
• Support the submission of quality case files via pre-charge advice files to CPS via either Early advice process, Early Investigative Advice, Full code test green cases, or Threshold in custody red remand cases. Ensure appropriate review and submission of files through the correct gatekeeper meeting the DG6 compliance guidelines.
• Support and respond to CPS action plans.
• Travel within the UK to support enquiries.
• Engage and adhere with the WMP Conversation process, including the formation and regular review of personal, departmental and force objectives.
• At all times, act with the highest level of integrity and treat people fairly and with respect.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• PIP 2 qualified.
• Previous / current experience of criminal investigations.
• Knowledge and application of the Law, Policy and procedures in respect of criminal investigations.
• Previous experience of Prosecutions through Court.
• Previous experience of working with CPS and judiciary.
• Previous knowledge of forensic submissions and reporting processes.
• Previous experience of producing clear, concise and accurate reports.
• Experience of working in a Public facing role.
• Prepared to be exposed to images and reports of sexual abuse.
• Flexible approach to problem solving.
• Current full UK driving license and be willing to drive unmarked Police vehicles.
• Working knowledge of confidentiality and data protection issues.
• Be willing to successfully undertake any training requirements in respect of the role, which will include:
  • Personal Safety Training
  • West Midlands Police IT Systems training
  • Competent IT skills
  • Connect
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Self-motivation, self-management and decision-making skills.
• Experience of effectively managing workloads.
• Experience of working effectively in a team.

Desirable

• Previous experience in Police PPU.
• DMI experience.
• ABE / VRI trained.
• Experience of West Midlands Police Connect File Management.

Vetting: Successful applicants will be required to pass Recruitment Vetting and Counter Terrorism Clearance scrutiny prior to commencing their role, this will include a full background & financial disclosure as part of the vetting process.

Medical: Appointment to this role will be dependent upon successfully medical checks, which may include a drugs test and if required a fitness test.

Hours: Working a defined shift between the hours of 0800 and 20:00 Monday through Sunday.

Contact: For further information, please contact DI Donna Neal at [e-mail]

Prospective officers and staff must be held to a higher standard of behaviour and accountability than members of the public, and that therefore their right to privacy can be fettered in certain circumstances. This is to ensure that members of the police are fully aware and accountable for the unique powers entrusted to them and the standards of professional behaviour they swear to uphold.

West Midlands Police is a Disability Confident Leader - the highest level an organisation can achieve under the scheme run by the Department of Work and Pensions. As part of our commitment we operate a 'Disability Confident Interview Scheme' - all candidates who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role will be offered an interview.

It is important to note that there may be occasions where it is not practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people who meet the essential criteria for the job. For example: in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. In these circumstances, the employer could select the candidates who best meet the essential criteria for the job, as they would do for non-disabled applicants.

Diversity and Inclusion Vision: Maximise the potential of people from all backgrounds through a culture of fairness and inclusion to deliver the best service for our communities.

Benefits

• Fair remuneration with progression opportunities, and access to a very competitive pension scheme
• Enhanced annual leave in addition to public holiday entitlements
• Discounts across travel, parking, daily costs of living and leisure activities
• A comprehensive wellbeing package including 24/7 support, free eye tests and flu jabs