Specialist Police Staff Investigator

Salary: Scale 6, £28,530 - £30,375 per annum
Location: York, including some agile working

Hours: 37 hours per week, standard office hours Monday to Friday

Contract: Permanent

P*lease visit: *www.northyorkshire.police.uk to view the job description and any other essential documents.

Please note you must have the PIP 1 accreditation to apply for this role.

The role of Specialist Police Staff Investigator (Specialist PSI) in the Non-Recent Abuse Investigation Team (NRAIT) is both challenging and rewarding. You will work alongside a specialist team investigating historic Child Sexual Abuse offences. This may involve high profile personalities and/or persons occupying a Position of Trust. We are looking for highly motivated individuals with strong interpersonal skills to join North Yorkshire Police.

As Specialist PSI you will be responsible for gathering and reviewing evidence and undertaking crime investigation duties in this specialist and complex arena, ensuring that any evidence obtained is recorded, secured, preserved, and reviewed in a timely and appropriate manner to safeguard the vulnerable and to bring offenders to justice, thereby supporting the Force policing mission, organisational priorities, and the NRAIT Service Delivery Plan. The role involves the review of material relating to serious sexual offences committed against persons who are now adults but were offended against in childhood.

Your responsibilities will include, interviewing suspects, preparing prosecution case files for offences investigated by the NRAIT. You will utilise NICHE and other Police information storage sources (CLIO, HOLMES) as applicable to the investigation. In addition, you will inform risk assessments and provide appropriate safeguarding support for victims and suspects during investigations. You will contribute towards identifying and setting investigative strategies and work in collaboration with other teams across North Yorkshire Police and other Police forces and agencies throughout the UK.

Requirements

· PIP level 1 is essential to the role and there is an expectation that you will work towards your PIP level 2 accreditation, and we will support you to achieve this.

· Excellent communication skills including the ability to communicate difficult messages with tact, sensitivity, and compassionate authority, ensuring that NYP’s Values of Integrity, Respect and Impartiality are reflected at all times.

· Problem-solving and decision-making skills are crucial for this area of victim-focused policing.

· Prior knowledge, skills, and experience as an investigator with an understanding of the Criminal Justice System is vital.

Previous experience or knowledge of this area of investigation is highly desirable, together with an understanding of the various requirements for RASSO file compilation and submission.

Working for us - what we can offer you

You will be welcomed into an organisation that is committed to ensuring everyone is treated fairly and supported equally. At North Yorkshire Police we value different perspectives, skills and experiences, we care about the well-being of our staff, and actively support people so they can perform to their best.

Working for North Yorkshire Police brings great pride and job satisfaction, alongside:

• Staff support networks
• Training and development
• Excellent government pension scheme
• Access to onsite Health and Wellbeing services
• 24 days holiday entitlement, increasing to 30 days with length of service (plus bank holidays)
• Access to discounts at major retailers
• Unison – recognised trade union
• Inclusion and Diversity support networks

We, at North Yorkshire Police value difference. We have a positive action team who are dedicated to supporting you through your application and beyond. If you feel you need any reasonable adjustments to help reach your potential, please contact our Positive Action Team positiveaction@northyorkshire.police.uk.

How to apply:

Please submit your application before 9am on Tuesday 16th May 2023 via www.northyorkshire.police.uk. Should you wish to discuss the role requirements in more detail please contact DS Alex Jackson on 101 or email at alex.jackson@northyorkshire.police.uk.

Interviews will be held week commencing the 29th May 2023.

Successful candidates will be retained on a holding list and will be offered any new Specialist Police Staff Investigator position in the NRAIT that arise within the next 12 months.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £28,530.00-£30,375.00 per year

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 15/05/2023