Reed Secure is a specialist provider of permanent, contract, temporary and outsourced recruitment solutions for security cleared professionals.

We require an Investigative Officer to cover an existing workload within Lancashire Constabulary, based at Hutton HQ.

This is an interim position for an initial 3–6 months with the potential to be extended, dependent on workload.

Job Purpose:

The role is to manage and participate in a wide range of evidence–gathering and crime–investigation duties for Serious and Complex crime and to ensure that any evidence obtained is recorded, secured and preserved in a timely and appropriate manner.To interview suspects and provide support and assistance to other investigations as required by supervision. Skills and experience needed to be successful in this role:

Qualified to PIP Level 2 is essential. Experience of conducting successful Volume and priority crime investigations, both proactive and reactive.Knowledge of intelligence gathering procedure and policies.Experience of investigating crime. Experience of gathering critical evidence by interviewing victims, significant witnesses and suspects. Experience and knowledge of the Criminal Justice System relating to the PACE Act, including searching premises, handling exhibits, interviewing suspects, and CPIA 1996, relating to disclosure. Experience of maintaining & interrogating computerised systems and manual filing systems.Experience of using police databases to research and record information.Experience of dealing with members of the public.Experience of working in partnership with other departments and agencies.Experience of communicating at all levels with a wide range of audiences. Experience of working effectively and efficiently as part of a team and working with minimal supervision.Experience of working on own initiative, investigating problems, developing solutions and taking appropriate timely action to resolve them. Experience of dealing with difficult situations or conflict. Experience of maintaining strict confidentiality using tact and diplomacy where appropriate. Knowledge of Health & Safety, Equality, Data Protection Principles and Community & Race Relations legislation / issues. This role offers a competitive salary of GBP17.58 per hour PAYE (Inside IR35) and you'll be working via Reed who offer great benefits such as discounts, cashback offers and more as well as weekly pay.

Any offers would be subject to Lancashire Constabulary vetting and right to work checks.

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