We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Thurrock to assist with the appointment of an Investigations Officer, on a 3-month contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration. Rate of Pay: £23.29 - £30.23 per Hour Responsibilities: To maintain the highest level of integrity and performance in delivering services to the NATIS and partners, following the departments Code of Ethics and operational standards. To ensure compliance with all aspects of the Operational Manual and Circulars, particularly in respect of Health and Safety issues when working off-site and outside core hours. To operate across the UK conducting visits to suspects, witnesses and other organisations to obtain witness statements and material in accordance with the provisions of PACE, the Criminal Justice Act and Civil Procedure Rules where applicable. To prepare applications for search warrants under PACE and attend Magistrates/Crown Courts to lay supporting information where applicable. To prepare applications for assistance from other agencies in joint arrest and search operations. To brief officers prior to the operation and be accountable for all evidence seized by the police. Requirements: A sound working knowledge of legislation relating to the gathering of evidence and the preparation of prosecution files. Experience of investigating Fraud and economic crime. Experience of collecting and accurately recording evidence for use in the prosecution of criminal offences. Please note: You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice. You should have right to work in U.K Disclaimer : Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent. Important : We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service. RQ1450772