PIP1 Investigator - Hospital Liaison Officer

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We are currently recruiting for an PIP1 accredited investigator to work as a Hospital Liaison Officer on a full-time, long-term contract based in Basingstoke, Hampshire.

The role is available on either a full-time or part-time basis, and will involve working from a Police Station, and a Hospital.

The role is paying 16.71p per hour (PAYE).

Job profile:
To investigate crime and any other investigations at a level deemed appropriate and to assist in the investigation of serious and complex crime under the supervision guidance and mentoring of a PIP 2 investigator.

Main Responsibilities:
This service will encompass a wide range of investigative activities including, but not exclusive to, victim and witness interviewing; house to house enquiries; securing and reviewing CCTV; premises searches and completion of search records; suspect interviewing including Offences Taken into Consideration (TIC's) and intelligence interviews; file building including disclosure; and full Officer in the Case (OIC) responsibilities including attending court and giving evidence.

1. Investigate criminal offences and occurrences as directed; ensuring Record Management System (RMS) and other IT applications are fully updated in accordance with force procedures.
2. Identify and interview suspects in accordance with the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE) and procedures. Make effective use of intelligence interviews and TIC's.
3. Identify, preserve and present evidence as mandated in Law and Force Procedures, identifying and filling any evidential gaps.
4. Gather, develop and use intelligence effectively. Complete appropriate intelligence interviews ensuring that all pertinent information gained is submitted correctly.
5. Liaise with Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) for pre-charge advice including discussion of TIC's admitted and Bad Character. Clarify requests for additional information to ensure a successful prosecution.
6. To prepare high quality evidential files for submission to CPS in agreed timescales.
7. To have an extensive knowledge of Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act (CPIA) and ensure the rules are adhered to.
8. Interview victims of crime and witnesses fully complying with the 'Victims Charter'. Identify vulnerable persons and take appropriate measures when conducting interviews.
9. Attend criminal and coroners court in support of investigations and give evidence in accordance with legislation when required to do so.
10. To assist student and other constables on attachment with investigation, case file preparation and disclosure issues thus enhancing the performance of the area.

Experience:
Essential:
* Twelve (12) months experience in evidence gathering
* To be computer/keyboard literate and a competent keyboard user.
Desirable:
* Two years' investigative experience.
* A working knowledge of criminal law and the criminal justice system.
* Excellent and evidenced report writing and communication skills e.g. the production of clear, concise and accurate records, letters and reports.
* To have an understanding of data protection issues in order to ensure that information is handled and filed correctly.


Due to the high volume of applications we receive, if you do not hear from us within 7 working days, your application has been unsuccessful.

If this role is not for you but you do know somebody who would be interested, please feel free to refer them to us! We have a "Refer A Friend" bonus scheme and we will reward you retail vouchers for any referrals who are not already known to us and are successfully placed!

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