Role: Investigating Officer REF3 67135 Contract Length: Until October 2025 Location: Staines-upon-Thames IR35: Inside Pay Rate to Intermediary: £23.02 per hour Security Clearance: BPSS Spinwell is recruiting for an Investigating Officer for an excellent opportunity within the public sector. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE INVESTIGATING OFFICER Identify and plan own investigative actions at PIP 1 level, taking into account resources, priorities, and proportionality in order to pursue all reasonable lines of enquiry whether they point towards or away from a suspect to achieve investigatory objectives Interview witnesses and suspects, applying appropriate interviewing principles and techniques to gather all required information, intelligence and evidence within the criminal law and the legal framework to help bring offenders to justice. To ensure that concise and accurate statements are recorded, meet the required evidential quality standards and comply with guidelines laid down by the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS). Complete risk assessments and provide appropriate support for victims during an investigation, through the formulation of a victim plan where required, to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the victim. Complete risk assessments and provide appropriate support for victims during an investigation, through the formulation of a victim plan where required, to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the victim. Liaise and work with other investigators and managers to establish and use appropriate methods for gathering material and to develop procedures to turn material into intelligence or evidence. Carry out analysis, assess evidence, and evaluate material generated by the investigation of volume and priority crimes to identify offenders. Ensure all material, including exhibits, are seized, examined, and retained in accordance with disclosure and other applicable legislation and policy, where necessary whether they are used or not. Respond to safeguarding concerns and manage risk in cases, including but not limited to; child neglect, child abuse, offences against vulnerable adults, domestic abuse and sexual offences to protect the most vulnerable people in society. Prepare reports on the outcome of investigations, build, and manage case files and conduct disclosure within best practice procedures to ensure there is an accurate audit trail. As required attend court to be OIC for PIP 1 investigations and give evidence in relation to those aspects of any investigation which are within the post-holder’s personal knowledge or in which the postholder has had any involvement during the investigation process. May be required to process and deliver disclosures within the Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme or the Child Sex Offender Disclosure Scheme. Assist with searches following the arrest of an individual and, where appropriate, seize and retain evidential property or other items To provide high quality victim and witness contact in accordance with the Victims’ Code. Undertake other duties appropriate to the grade and character of work as may be reasonably required, including specific duties of a similar or lesser graded post. This may include the application of civil orders such as Domestic Violence Protection Notices as an example. SKILLS/EXPERIENCE OF THE INVESTIGATING OFFICER GCSE pass mark (Maths and English) or equivalent qualifications or equivalent experience in the role or organisation. Proven experience in investigation matters and of conducting victim, witness and suspect interviews to a high standard. A working knowledge or willingness to obtain through this role, knowledge of criminal law and of the criminal justice system The ability to communicate professionally and with empathy, alert to the dangers of ‘blaming’ and inappropriate language and with a willingness to challenge such behaviour. The ability to operate a computer database system and/or the willingness to undertake training and become proficient in the use of Surrey Police systems. The ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines. The ability to manage multiple talks and workloads, prioritising tasks effectively. Provide detailed updates and situational reports for supervisors to understand their workload. To communicate to various departments across the force to articulate what they need for their investigations and ensure that aspect is completed, such as forensics or intelligence submissions. A methodical approach to work. The ability to work effectively unsupervised and as part of a team. A full and valid driving licence for motor cars. If you are Investigating Officer apply now or send your CV to Spinwell! We welcome all applications regardless of background, in line with our commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion. Applying to this or any other vacancy advertised by Spinwell Ltd constitutes an agreement for Spinwell Ltd to hold your details for 24 months for the purpose of assessing suitability for the advertised position and to make you aware of any other positions deemed suitable of which You will make you aware by means of either email, text or phone. In line with GDPR regulations you are able to request your details be removed from the company data at any time by emailing us