Investigation Support Milton Keynes, England
Job description
Do you have what it takes to become a key part of a committed team of officers and staff working to investigate and solve crime and protect our communities?
Take the first step and kick start your career with Thames Valley Police.
Preventing and thoroughly investigating crime, supporting victims and bringing offenders to justice. This can’t be achieved by any one person alone; it relies upon a team of over 8,000 officers, police staff and volunteers, working in partnership with other agencies and the public. Exciting challenges lie ahead – new digital technologies and ways of working are transforming the way we protect our communities and bring people to justice. To ensure we deliver a high-quality service, we require the very best talent to be a part of TVP.
There is an expectation in this role that a varied and wide range of cases will be dealt with, including some of a sensitive and/or distressing nature.
The role
- Undertake evidence collection to support a mixed team of Police Officers and staff.
- Record witness accounts in the form of a statement
- View CCTV or other media to identify investigative opportunities
- House to house enquiries and exhibit handling as directed by supervisor
- Necessity to attend court to provide evidence (as and when required).
The essentials
- English GCSE (grade 9-1, A-C or Key Skills Level 2 or equivalent)
- Computer literate with knowledge of Microsoft applications
- Good interpersonal and communication skills to interact confidently with both staff and members of the public
- Proven ability to plan, manage and prioritise workloads
- Flexible approach to working as some evening and weekend work might be required on occasion.
- Must have capability to travel to different locations across the Force and undertake all assignments in a timely manner. Due to the requirement to work flexibly, unsocial hours and personal safety for lone working; public transport may not be available or suitable at these times. For this reason a full UK driving licence is considered essential.
Hours of work: 8.00am – 4.00pm Monday to Thursday and 8.00am – 3.30pm Fridays.
As part of the Thames Valley Police family you will enjoy a fantastic range of benefits including 24 days annual leave per annum pro-rata for part time (plus Bank Holidays), flexible working conditions, a wide range of lifestyle discounts, career development opportunities and have the option to join a local government pension scheme.
If you have any queries please contact the Recruitment Team at [email protected] quoting reference 20426. We will endeavour to respond to your query as quickly as possible.
Please use Google Chrome when completing your application, wherever possible, as this will enhance performance.
The closing date for enquiries and receipt of completed applications is Sunday 18th June 2023.
At Thames Valley Police (TVP) we work together to protect our communities. Whether as an officer, staff member or volunteer, you will make a difference and play an important role in helping achieve our mission. As you take on a role with pride and confidence, you will be supported, developed and valued, ensuring you can be at your best in the service of our communities. Learn more About Us.
Working Smart. You will be joining an organisation that strives to improve every day. In the post-pandemic era this means changing the way we work and deliver our services, which brings a number of benefits including a more flexible and capable workforce.
Supporting You. Your wellbeing and safety is at the heart of all we do. Whilst you are doing the work that matters, we’ll be supporting you via a wide range of Wellbeing services, partnerships and initiatives. We have a number of active staff support networks and buddy schemes which you will have access to and can be involved with. We also offer a comprehensive range of benefits and discount schemes, some provided directly by the organisation and others via partnerships including Blue Light card. Learn more about how we will be Supporting You.
Developing You. We promote a culture where your continuous professional development and learning is actively encouraged and where people have the opportunity, and responsibility, to achieve their full potential.
Valuing Difference. We are committed to building a workforce that better reflects the communities we serve and an inclusive culture that not only values, but finds strength in difference. Learn more about how we are Valuing Difference.
Vetting. All posts require a level of Police Vetting as per the National Vetting Code of Practice. The residency requirement is necessary to enable all applicants to be checked in an equitable manner. Thames Valley Police will allow applicants to apply who do not necessarily reach the criteria as long as they have proven UK residency and supporting evidence where necessary. Applications will be considered on a case by case basis.
