PIP 2 Investigator

Service Care Solutions are looking for a Police Investigator to work within the Merseyside Police on a 12-month contract.

Location: Liverpool

Job role/responsibilities:
Undertake the investigation of serious and complex crime in accordance with the Investigation Allocation Model supporting Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 Investigations in order to increase public satisfaction and reduce the fear of crime.

Undertake the investigation of serious and complex crime in accordance with the Investigation Allocation Model supporting Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 Investigations to increase public satisfaction and reduce the fear of crime.
To serve as a case builder supporting level 2 and 3 Investigations, handling duties such as Officer in the case, telecommunications officer, exhibits officer, and disclosure. Ensure legal and procedural compliance in reviewing records and documentation, identifying further investigative opportunities.
Individually manage allocated crimes and tasks, multitasking across various roles in serious and complex investigations, and handle workload without supervision. Recognize urgent matters to expedite resolution or escalate to the Detective Inspector.
Complete files for prosecutions, act as case officer in complex crime investigations, submit evidence to national standards, and attend judicial proceedings if required.
Assist in operational activities during suspect arrests, including handling exhibits to evidential standards, conducting interviews, taking statements, and supporting witness management throughout the criminal justice process.
Effectively manage and investigate Hate Crimes, providing specialist advice, supporting partner agencies, and developing strategies to prevent and reduce repeat offenses.
Support the warrants process, prepare paperwork for search warrants, execute search warrants, and conduct searches in collaboration with police officers.
Obtain and present CCTV and other images in a digital format, conduct House to House inquiries, and be accountable for Health and Safety issues in the post holder's area of responsibility.
Exploit criminal intelligence opportunities, submit intelligence reports on suspected criminal activity, and undertake responsibilities related to information management, data quality, information sharing, intelligence, and information security.
Undertake responsibilities for business change and projects within the Investigative strand.Knowledge/Experience required:

Proven inter-personal and communication skills, both oral and written.
The post holder must be able to write and produce comprehensive letters and reports to a high standard.
Ability to plan and organise, manage priorities, balancing their workload and work to deadlines.
The post holder must be willing and able to undertake relevant courses to enable them to conduct criminal investigations together with the ability to interview witnesses and victims and interview suspects. They must have or be able to work towards gaining a sound and accurate working knowledge of legislation and procedures relevant to the documenting, handling and storage of exhibits, the responsibilities, and procedures in respect of disclosure.
Required to lawfully exercise with professional judgement the 'designated powers' of an investigator.If you are interested in this role or want further discussion, please contact Lewis O'Donnell either via email: or tel: (phone number removed). Alternatively, if you have any friend or colleagues that might be interested, please feel free to refer them as we a have a £400 referral scheme in place