Detective Constable / Police Constable 

DAIU 

East or West Berkshire

Full Time (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)

3 Month Attachments Available (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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Applications are welcome from Substantive Constables, Substantive Detective Constables and also from Constables due to complete their probation within the next 3 months for these Attachments. This is a great opportunity for an officer to gain valuable experience in a complex and demanding role and is aimed at:

1. Officers looking to gain insight into DAIU / the role of a detective for Professional Development
2. Officers looking to gain detective experience in preparation for a Detective Accreditation
3. Officers looking to diversify their experience in preparation for Promotion

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Domestic Abuse (DAIU) & Stalking:

DAIU staff investigate all domestic abuse offences where the risk to the victim has been assessed as high, ranging from a battery through to attempted murder. The unit deal with serious sexual offences and rape within a domestic setting. In certain circumstances they may offer investigative advice around standard and medium risk cases especially where the offence and surrounding circumstances are serious and complex. 

The unit also specialises in dealing with stalking offences which are assessed as high risk, whether or not they occur within a domestic context. They may also deal with specific neglect offences which occur in care homes or within a care settings and decisions are made on a case by case basis. 

Staff within the unit also contribute to the Multi-Agency Tasking and Co-ordination (MATAC) process for the force and manage the disruption of the most serious and persistent offenders through Operation Vocal joint working with the Joint Operations Unit (JOU). 

To learn more about Domestic Abuse, Stalking and Harassment, Click Here 

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Role Profile - Detective Constable - DAIU:

In this role, you will be responsible for the management and reduction of risk posed by domestic abuse offenders to high and medium risk victims. The investigation of allegations of domestic abuse where the victim is identified as at high risk or cases where circumstances deem it appropriate.

Principle Responsibilities: 

• Promptly investigate domestic abuse allegations using the full range of investigative techniques and technology available to reduce and detect crime by bringing offenders to justice.
• Conduct ABE video Interviews with victims of domestic abuse.
• Prioritise investigations and manage a caseload maintaining prompt and accurate records of actions within the IMM on Cedar, providing an audit trail and evidencing engagement in the MARAC process and full compliance with the victim and witness charter.
• Interview witnesses and suspects in accordance with National guidelines and current policy.
• Prompt submission of intelligence and information collected in the course of investigations. Thorough research and development of intelligence disseminated to an investigation.
• Work with Social care and Partner Agencies to reduce the risk of harm and ensure the welfare of victims and children. Attending strategy meetings and case conferences where appropriate or directed.
• Reduce the risk of harm posed by offenders to high risk victims and where appropriate medium risk victims reducing the number of repeat victims.
• Prepare case files of a satisfactory grading or higher in consultation with CPS ensuring a timely response to requests for further work and defence statements.

Essential Training Prior to Appointment:

• None

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Application Method:

Click 'apply' at the bottom of the screen and complete the application form. Applications must include the following:

• Why Me Why Now Letter (WMWN) detailing why you believe you are the right candidate with evidence that aligns with the CVF and how this opportunity fits in with your development plan. Your WMWN letter should adhere to the following formats:
  
  • Typed in Arial Font, Size 12
  • No More than 2 pages of A4
  • With the margins unmodified from the standard 2.54cm, Line Spacing set to 1.0 and paragraphs aligned to 'Justify'
• Most recently completed PDR (2023/24)
  • If you have yet to complete a PDR year - please upload your current open PDR or a Word Doc with a rationale for not having a PDR, along with your TVP start date and date of probation completion (can be up to 3 months after date of application)
• Completed Line Managers Endorsement Form:
  • All applicants must complete the Line Manager Endorsement Form. The form requires a Chief Inspector or Superintendent’s signature, regardless of whether they are on the Shortlisting Panel. Please be aware that verbal endorsement will not be accepted.
  • If you are unable to obtain one or both endorsements in time for the closing date, please submit your partially complete form along with a statement in the relevant box stating that you have requested endorsement and are awaiting a response. Late endorsements should be emailed to poirecruitmentfc@thamesvalley.police.uk
    • Please note that applications without a completed endorsement form will be graded, but not progressed until the endorsements have been received. 

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For further information about the role please contact DI James Jackson or DI Stefan McLaughlin

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Important Guidance for Applicants:

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 12119

Suitably endorsed and eligible applications must be completed by Midnight Sunday 22nd September