Domestic Abuse Case Officer: Investigations & Victim Support

Civic Recruitment Limited; Colchester (VT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Civic Recruitment Limited is recruiting for a Domestic Abuse Case Officer on behalf of a local authority. The role supports warranted officers with case progression, offender processing, evidence collection, and victim engagement.

You will prepare case summaries and investigative reports, compile evidential files, interview victims and witnesses, and assist with suspect interviews. A driving licence and Level 3 investigative experience are required, with DBS likely.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in criminal investigations and supporting case progression.
• Proven experience interviewing victims and witnesses and obtaining evidential statements.
• Experience gathering, recording, analyzing and presenting evidence within investigative environments.
• Strong understanding of domestic abuse investigations and safeguarding considerations.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development in criminal investigations or safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Support the investigation of domestic abuse offences by executing investigative actions, processing offenders, gathering evidence, and advancing case progression.
• 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 maintain the highest quality 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.
• Assess 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

Interviewing victims and witnesses

Criminal investigations

Evidence gathering and analysis

Safeguarding awareness

Victim interview training

Education

Level 3 standard or equivalent investigative experience

Job description

Civic Recruitment Limited is recruiting for a Domestic Abuse Case Officer on behalf of a local authority. The role supports warranted officers with case progression, offender processing, evidence collection, and victim engagement.

You will prepare case summaries and investigative reports, compile evidential files, interview victims and witnesses, and assist with suspect interviews. A driving licence and Level 3 investigative experience are required, with DBS likely.