RSR are currently recruiting for Domestic Abuse Investigation and Safeguarding Unit Officer
Job Description:
To support and carry out investigations into Domestic Abuse, Honour Based Abuse and Forced Marriages.
To provide a victim-centred approach to Safeguarding of investigations and incidents involving Domestic Abuse, Honour Based Abuse and Forced Marriage. To contribute to achieving the Force vision, purpose and values
Location: Hatfield, Hertfordshire
Contract: 9 months with possible extension
Work hours: Full time - Office Hours
Salary: £19.70 per hour PAYE
Vacancies: 6
Main duties and responsibilities
- Identify and complete relevant enquiries within case investigation to support the detection and solving of crime.
- Trace suspects, witnesses and other relevant individuals associated with a crime, to enable them to be found and questioned.
- Interview and take statements from victims, witnesses or suspects using Achieving Best Evidence techniques, to obtain all relevant information and extract evidence to support the broader investigative work of cases.
- Identify opportunities for the use of forensic evidence to support cases and instruct its collection where appropriate to ensure that all available evidence is obtained in the investigation of cases.
- Gather and collate evidence for the production of a case file. Act as OIC and submit to the CPS where appropriate, ensuring high quality file standards are maintained.
- Analyse evidence provided in various forms to support casework and make recommendations on matters such as bail, custody and the decision to charge.
- Seize and analyse evidence relating to crime, including CCTV evidence, to ensure that all relevant evidence is obtained and analysed, and that robust conclusions can be drawn from it.
- Search property, persons, premises and vehicles as required to obtain evidence relating to crime support casework.
- Give evidence in court as required, to ensure that evidence collected is presented accurately and effectively when questioned, and supports the solving of crime.
- To identify and prepare cases suitable for Domestic Violence Protection Orders and to present such cases and breaches at court.
- To use information gathered from both the victim and officers to help with the decision making process regarding the request for temporary alarms.
- To carry out DASH and enhanced risk assessment for Domestic Abuse cases, followed by the necessary safety planning.
- To attend the domestic violence forum meeting in order to secure appropriate funding for projects, providing supporting evidence and reports.
- To work with and direct other departments within the organisation to ensure that relevant information is shared, often to ensure the safe guarding of families from/against further harm.
- To raise and report concerns identified within a family unit (where an adult or any children are at risk) to multi-agencies so that a multi-agency approach is adopted.
- To understand the needs of the victim whilst remaining impartial and professional.
- To attend where appropriate relevant multi agency meetings such as MARAC and Safe guarding boards.
- To refer cases to relevant agencies and share information in compliance with information sharing protocols/ agreements namely MARAC, CSF, Adult Services, Health etc.
- To share best practice and to broaden skills within the constabulary.
- Investigate and support the Clare's Law application process where applicable
Essential
- Ability to lead and own investigation relating to crime investigation, acting as officer in the case.
- Ability to operate in a customer facing role.
- Interviewing skills.
- Knowledge of multi-agency risk assessment principles (MARAC and MAPPA)
- Ability to interrogate databases to obtain information required.
- The post holder will be expected to undertake PPE training as and when required.
- Understanding of the Criminal Justice System.
- Knowledge of appropriate procedures and regulations regarding the searching of properties.
- Ability to prepare documentation for case files.
- Have an appreciation of the DAERO principles
- PIP qualified or prepared to work towards the qualification.
- IDVA or CADDA qualification or equivalent
- PIP1 is required
Due to the high volume of applications received, if you do not hear from us within 7 working days, I am afraid your application has been unsuccessful.
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