Detective Constable

RASO SSP Team

Forcewide

1 x Full Time Secondment - until 3rd February 2025 (Please note that end dates are subject to change and, depending on the needs of the department, may be extended or reduced)

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This role will report to one of the D/Sgts RASO SSP.
The post holder will be working to support the integration of the Bluestone/Soteria pillars and will have capacity to interchange between those pillars as required.
They will support the Force in all aspects of RASO investigation at a practical level, to include suspect and victim interviewing, case file preparation in conjunction with the RASO EROs and liaison with CPS.
The candidate will be an experienced Detective with proven capability in the investigation of rape including liaison with CPS and Crown Court experience.

Skills/Experience:

• Recent experience in rape investigations.
• Knowledge of CPS case building and TWIF process
• VRI trained - preferable
• SSAIDIP/SCAIDP trained - essential

Principle Responsibilities:

• Support the D/Sgt leads in driving the Bluestone/Soteria pillars and the practical application of the same.
• Deploy force wide and embed in the investigation team to take the lead on elements of investigations where additional support is needed e.g. stranger attacks, high profile cases, complex abuse.
• Provide practical support to investigation teams by means of sharing best practice from across the Force to develop a consistent approach to RASO investigations.
• Identify recurrent themes for discontinuation of cases for CID, DAIU and CAIU and highlight awareness for improvement.
• Monitor victim disengagement and provide data to review timelines and rationale for same. Develop strategy to reduce disengagement and increase victim confidence in TVP.
• Work in conjunction with the RASO EROs to develop bespoke training to investigation teams.
• Deputise for RASO DS as required both within TVP and with partners.
• Support Special Measures in conjunction with Witness Care, Witness Support and in line with the Force Lead.
• Work with the Crime Strategy Unit to develop and maintain Operational Guidance, Snap Guides and RASO Intranet page to ensure up to date guidance is refreshed and reviewed.

Essential Training Prior to Appointment:

• National Investigators Exam (NIE).
• National Detective Training Programme – Initial Crime Investigators Development Programme (ICIDP).
• PIP 2 Accreditation.
• SSAIDP or SCAIDP trained.
• Tier 2 investigative interview course.
• Recent Crown Court Experience in RASO work.

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For further information, please contact A/DI Amy Howard P0528.

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Important Guidance for Applicants:

All roles are available for flexible working including job sharing and part-time unless there are legitimate operational / business reasons why this cannot be accommodated.

If you are currently in a Force critical post, there is an expectation that you will remain in that post for a minimum of two years before applying to change roles (or 18 months for custody sergeants).

Candidates may be required to pass vetting and OHU or attend assessments and courses for this role. If any of these are failed the candidate will be posted back to a response role on an LPA. Postings are determined in accordance with organisational need although consideration will be given to personal circumstances.

For any queries, please e-mail Police Officer Internal Recruitment quoting reference 11371.

Adjusted Duties Officers: For more information on the application process for ADOs please follow the link: People Directorate - Adjusted and Recuperative duties guidance (service-now.com)

Non Adjusted Duties Officers: Click apply at the bottom of the page and complete an application. Completed online applications must include a ‘why me, why now' letter, which must be typed using Arial font size 12 and be no more than 2 sides of A4 with  the margins not be modified from 2.54cm, your most recent completed PDR and a completed Line Managers Endorsement Form

All applicants must complete the Line Manager Endorsement Form. The form requires a statement and signature from your immediate line manager and your department’s chief inspector/superintendent, regardless of whether they are on the Shortlisting Panel. Please be aware that verbal endorsement will not be accepted.

Suitably endorsed and eligible applications must be completed by Midday Sunday 7th April 2024.