Accredited Designated Investigator (High Wycombe)

Investigation Hub
High Wycombe
Band 3G, circa £25,383 per annum plus 17% shift allowance (dependent on agreed shift). Progression based on performance.
Full Time
Permanent

You will assist police officers, by taking responsibility for the investigation of criminal offences and other incidents, and prepare case papers, ensuring file completeness and delivery in accordance with deadlines. Duties will include taking statements from witnesses and victims, interviewing suspects in custody, whilst managing case investigations and completing accurate prosecution files. You will be required to attend court to give evidence.

Proven experience of working within an investigatory type role, using working knowledge and experience of Criminal Law and Criminal Justice procedures is essential together with proven customer service skills, engaging with people at all levels, sometimes in confrontational situations. You must be able to maintain confidentiality whilst working under pressure, manage a demanding workload and act on your own initiative. You will also have excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.

If you have any queries please contact People Services Recruitment Department on 0845 2 66 66 77 (internal 301 6500) quoting reference 13612.

The closing date for enquiries and receipt of completed applications is Sunday 3rd September 2017.

Thames Valley Police serves diverse communities. To enable us to truly reflect the communities we serve, we are keen to recruit people from Black, Asian and other minority backgrounds. You will need a wide range of skills and experiences which will enhance the services we deliver to the public including an understanding of cultural issues. If this is you, we want you to apply to join us.

We will consider applications from flexible workers and look for job share opportunities where possible.

At Thames Valley Police (TVP) we work together to protect our communities.  Whether as an officer, staff member or volunteer, you will make a difference and play an important role in helping achieve our mission.  As you take on a role with pride and confidence, you will be supported, developed and valued, ensuring you can be at your best in the service of our communities. Learn more About Us.

Working Smart.  You will be joining an organisation that strives to improve every day.  In the post-pandemic era this means changing the way we work and deliver our services, which brings a number of benefits including a more flexible and capable workforce. 

Supporting You.  Your wellbeing and safety is at the heart of all we do.  Whilst you are doing the work that matters, we’ll be supporting you via a wide range of Wellbeing services, partnerships and initiatives.  We have a number of active staff support networks and buddy schemes which you will have access to and can be involved with.  We also offer a comprehensive range of benefits and discount schemes, some provided directly by the organisation and others via partnerships including Blue Light card.  Learn more about how we will be Supporting You.

Developing YouWe promote a culture where your continuous professional development and learning is actively encouraged and where people have the opportunity, and responsibility, to achieve their full potential. 

Valuing Difference.  We are committed to building a workforce that better reflects the communities we serve and an inclusive culture that not only values, but finds strength in difference.  Learn more about how we are Valuing Difference.    

Vetting.  All posts require a level of Police Vetting as per the National Vetting Code of Practice. The residency requirement is necessary to enable all applicants to be checked in an equitable manner. Thames Valley Police will allow applicants to apply who do not necessarily reach the criteria as long as they have proven UK residency and supporting evidence where necessary. Applications will be considered on a case by case basis.

This opportunity is closed to applications.