What's involved with this role: Temporary Crime Investigator Job Ref: Sussex BL 366390 Pay Rate: £18.46 per hour PAYE Hours per week: 37 Monday - Friday, normal working hours Role Length: This opening assignment is for 12 months City: Worthing NPPV Level 1 Vetting NB: Police Vacancy - only for candidates with a minimum of 3 years continuous UK address history. Please note that this vacancy is subject to a strict security vetting procedure. As PIP 1/ 2 Investigators you will support the team who have responsibility for the investigations and perform a key function in pursuing lines of enquiry to help to prove / disprove the allegations and keep victims safe. You will thoroughly investigate allegations in order to bring any potential offenders to justice and help ensure the safety of the general public. Key duties: Using excellent communication skills to reassure a victim or witness then secure a witness statement from them as well as putting safety measures in place to prevent them from harm. The collection or submission of items for forensic examination which may ultimately contain the evidence to secure a conviction of a dangerous offender. The securing and viewing of CCTV which may capture footage that holds the investigative key to charging a suspect. Supporting the creation of files for court where attention to detail and detailed knowledge of the case will help lead to a successful prosecution and lengthy term of imprisonment for the offender. Key requirements: Experience of criminal justice procedures, criminal investigations Excellent verbal and written communication skills and be comfortable sharing both positive and difficult news. Skills to deal with challenging situations involving vulnerable adults. Proven initiative and problem-solving skills. Proficient IT skills. Able to work under pressure, solve problems and prioritise your workload. Ability to plan, organise and complete tasks within tight deadlines. Demonstrate attention to detail Desirable: Professionalising Investigations Programme (PIP1) accreditation Please quote the Job Title & Vacancy Reference No. in your application, or we will be unable to match your CV to the role being applied for. Qualification details and any other experience/skills relevant to the role to help support your application should be clearly shown in your CV. Due to the number of CVs being sent to us unfortunately we cannot respond to all applications. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days please assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion. "XI ALD Please note that clients invariably ask us to strip out contact details from CVs before we submit them for consideration. This is always quicker and easier to do if you send your CV to us in Word format, rather than as a PDF please.