Title: Domestic Abuse Investigation and Safeguarding Unit Officer
Location: Hatfield AL10 9SJ
Hours: 30hrs - 37.5hrs
Rate: £19.70ph
_Main purpose of the role: _
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.
_Key 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.
- Identify opportunities for the use of forensic evidence to support cases and instruct its collection where appropriate.
- Gather and collate evidence for the production of a case file. Act as OIC and submit to the CPS where appropriate.
- 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.
- 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.
- To work with and direct other departments within the organisation to ensure that relevant information is shared.
- To raise and report concerns identified within a family unit (where an adult or any children are at risk)
- 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 share best practice and to broaden skills within the constabulary.
- Investigate and support the Clare's Law application process where applicable
_Entry Requirements: _
- 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)
_Any other General Requirements/Scope: _
- The post holder must hold a driving licence as may be expected to use their own vehicle to attend meetings but will have access to fleet vehicles therefore business use is expected as part of their insurance policy
- The post holder will be required to work from different location other than the home station.
- The post holder will be required to work shifts.
Randstad Business Support is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.