Investigation Support - Assessment and Investigation Unit (AIU)
Department: Assessment and Investigation Unit (AIU)
Location: Slough
Rank/Grade: TVP Broad Band 2E
Salary: Band 2E, circa £26,343 per annum, plus benefits
Part/Full Time: 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
Type of Contract: Permanent
Thames Valley Police (TVP) have the vision to be an excellent police service, trusted by all their communities. To achieve this vision and deliver their strategic aims and objectives, they are seeking highly motivated, skilled investigation support officers to join them.
* 2E Band £26,343 + contributory pension scheme A variety of shifts covering the unit operating hours of 0700-2100 (2000hrs on Sunday).
* Strict police vetting will be conducted
* Unit – Assessment & Investigation Unit (AIU)
Role purpose:
You will provide an effective and efficient support function within a mixed economy team of Police Officers and staff, including administrative tasks, evidence collection and recording tasks on Niche RMS.
Accountability:
* Undertake evidence collection accurately and efficiently to support the investigation process of retail crime e.g. shoplifting.
* Record witness accounts in the form of a statement which meets the required evidential and quality standards to comply with CPS guidelines.
* Undertake tasks as directed by an OIC or supervisor in line with level of training and designation which includes house to house enquiries, the scoping, seizing and viewing of media footage and exhibit handling.
* Review material in accordance with the Criminal Procedure Investigation Act (CPIA) to identify further lines of enquiry or relevant material where directed by the OIC or the Disclosure Officer.
* View CCTV and/or other media footage as circumstances dictate, which will include copying relevant footage, obtaining evidence from mobile phones and identifying further investigative opportunities.
* Attend court to give specific evidence when required, including evidence of exhibits seizure / handling, statement taking and to support the investigation/prosecution team.
* Assist OICs and supervisors to work with partner and support agencies in response to victim updates, information sharing, risk assessments and collation of evidence.
Skills required to be successful:
* Computer literate with knowledge of Microsoft Office applications; confident at intermediate level with an aptitude/willingness to learn new systems/technology and TVP Systems.
* Good standard of education with GCSEs (Grade 9-1/A-C) or Key Skills level 2 or equivalent in English.
* Good interpersonal and communication skills.
* Proven ability to organise, plan, manage and prioritise workloads.
Thames Valley Police (TVP) encourages applications from their underrepresented communities including all ethnic or religious backgrounds, LGBTQ+, women and those with disabilities.
TVP are passionate about their people and offer a wide range of employee benefits where you’ll get access to shopping discounts, cut price tickets and travel services, to name a few. You will enjoy 24 days annual leave per annum, pro-rata for part time (plus Bank Holidays), flexible working conditions, career development opportunities and have the option to join a local government pension scheme.
If you have any queries please contact the Recruitment Team at RecruitmentPoliceStaff@thamesvalley.police.uk quoting reference 21670. We will endeavour to respond to your query as quickly as possible.
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The closing date for enquiries and receipt of completed applications is Sunday 1st December 202
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