Job Description
Previous candidates do not need to apply
Prospective officers and staff must be held to a higher standard of behaviour and accountability than members of the public, and that therefore their right to privacy can be fettered in certain circumstances. This is to ensure that members of the police are fully aware and accountable for the unique powers entrusted to them and the standards of professional behaviour they swear to uphold.
Role purpose
Working as part of an investigative team, gathering and securing evidence to support criminal investigations
Role Responsibilities
1. Take written statements from witnesses following the guidelines to achieve best evidence in criminal proceedings.
2. Dealing with enquiries from members of the public, partner agencies, police officers and staff providing specialist knowledge and guidance as required.
3. Ensure enquiries are carried out expeditiously and in accordance with investigation policy.
4. Secure and preserve the best evidence through thorough investigation in order to detect crime and the prosecution of offenders.
5. Comply with all relevant legislation, for example Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984, The Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act 1996, Data Protection Act 1998, Road Traffic Act 1988.
6. Utilise all appropriate ICT systems to research, produ...