Overview
We are offering an initial temporary contract for 6 months with a view to extension or permanent position for the right candidate. The rate is negotiable dependent upon experience. The role is Disclosure / Exhibits Officer, based at Ashburton (preferred) with Exeter Police Station and Crownhill, Plymouth as alternative locations.
Responsibilities
* Examine and be responsible for the disclosure material involved in the enquiry, until any potential appeals on conviction are resolved. Liaise with key roles within the investigation to ensure that all documentation is dealt with in accordance with the principles of CPIA 1996.
* Liaise with the SIO to ensure the existence of all material obtained in the course of the investigation is revealed to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) by means of disclosure schedules, including any third-party disclosure material.
* Brief senior officers, SIO and CPS counsel on the issues of the case and the rationale used for identifying material that might assist defence or undermine the prosecution case.
* Record items of property seized in the course of an investigation and ensure evidential integrity is maintained.
* Consider the evidential value and investigative opportunities for each exhibit and ensure actions are raised as necessary.
* Store property securely and dispose of it in accordance with SIOs policy or direction.
* Handle exhibits with due regard to the potential for contamination.
* Ensure exhibits are suitably presented at court.
* Identify and manage the handling of all sensitive material in liaison with the SIO and the CPS to ensure that all matters of relevance to Public Interest Immunity are brought to the attention of the Court for consideration.
* Comply with the standards outlined in the Major Incident Room Standardised Administrative Procedures (MIRSAP) and the Major Crime Investigation Manual (MCIM) to observe the rights and legitimate expectations of victims, suspects, witnesses, partner organisations and members of the public, and uphold the highest standards of integrity.
Requirements / Qualifications
* Experience and full understanding of the investigative process, especially of major crime, with a good understanding of HOLMES and its capabilities as described in MIRSAP.
* A tenacious, methodical and precise approach to work paying particular attention to detail.
* Knowledge and understanding of National Intelligence Model (NIM), Criminal Procedures and Investigations Act 1996 (CPIA) as amended by CJ Act 2003 and Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (RIPA).
* Competence in the use of Microsoft Office Products.
* A good knowledge of Disclosure Protocol 2006, the Attorney General\'s Guidelines 2024 and the Codes of Practice 2020.
* Awareness of Health and Safety legislation.
Additional Information
This will confirm you are happy for ourselves to be the sole agency representing you for this role.
On receipt of your CV and contact details we will get in touch to discuss how to progress the application.
If you know someone who would be a good fit for the role, please send over their contact details and get in touch, as we do offer a generous referral fee.
IF THIS ROLE IS NOT APPLICABLE TO YOU, BUT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR ROLES, PLEASE SEND OVER YOUR CV AND WE WILL CHECK WHAT ROLES WE HAVE AVAILABLE.
We do not hold CVs on file without first speaking with you.
Look forward to speaking with you soon.
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