RSR are currently recruiting for experienced Investigation Support Officer for a full-time, long-term contract we have available with a Police Force, based in Colchester, Essex The role is paying £15.08p per hour (PAYE) Main purpose of the role: Undertake and assist in investigations taking on key roles within each investigation such as: researching; gathering and obtaining evidence; gathering and recording intelligence; liaising with Children Social Care; undertaking joint investigative actions with statutory partners; and attending child protection case conferences by a variety of means. Main responsibilities: Interview witnesses and victims of crime, assisting in regard to suspect interviews, taking high quality, accurate statements for inclusion into case files and undertaking assessment of the veracity of statements and the potential reliability of witnesses in Court in order to ensure evidence is correctly captured and recorded to support investigations. Coordinate and manage the seizure and viewing of CCTV, viewing material, analysing information, and recording elements in comprehensive reports of evidential and intelligence value; coordinate house to house enquiries in order to support investigations and provide evidence in person at court as required. Support and liaise with victims and witnesses of crime, providing information and updates in relation to case progress and signposting them to the appropriate person, in order to ensure that they receive appropriate support and also to assist in progressing investigations. Maintain an knowledge of relevant legislation and force policy, for example criminal law, PACE, CPIA and RIPA, in order to ensure investigations and documentation is of the highest standard. Experience: Post holder will be required to travel and therefore a full clean UK driving licence is essential. Post holder is required to be ABE (Achieving Best Evidence) trained. Post holder will have PIP2 and SOTO (Sexual Offence Trained Officer) qualifications. Post holder will have recent experience of safeguarding vulnerable persons, in order to undertake such actions during the investigations Post holder will have recent experience of criminal investigations, conducting interviews and taking statements in investigative process, with both adults and children. If you would like to be considered for this position and have the relevant experience, then please apply now