Domestic Abuse Investigation and Safeguarding Unit Officer

RSR are recruiting for a team of Domestic Abuse officers to work on a full-time contract in Hatfield

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We are currently recruiting for experienced PIP1 and PIP2 accredited Investigators to work as Domestic Abuse Investigation and Safeguarding Unit Officers on a full-time, long-term contract in Hatfield, Hertfordshire.

The role is paying £19.70 per hour, and will be subject to successful candidates passing through national security vetting checks.

Role overview:

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.

Main Responsibilities:

1. Identify and complete relevant enquiries within case investigation to support the detection and solving of crime.
2. Trace suspects, witnesses and other relevant individuals associated with a crime, to enable them to be found and questioned.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Analyse evidence provided in various forms to support casework and make recommendations on matters such as bail, custody and the decision to charge.
7. 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.
8. Search property, persons, premises and vehicles as required to obtain evidence relating to crime support casework.
9. Give evidence in court as required, to ensure that evidence collected is presented accurately and effectively when questioned, and supports the solving of crime.
10. To identify and prepare cases suitable for Domestic Violence Protection Orders and to present such cases and breaches at court.
11. To use information gathered from both the victim and officers to help with the decision making process regarding the request for temporary alarms.
12. To carry out DASH and enhanced risk assessment for Domestic Abuse cases, followed by the necessary safety planning.
13. To attend the domestic violence forum meeting in order to secure appropriate funding for projects, providing supporting evidence and reports.
14. 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.
15. 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.
16. To understand the needs of the victim whilst remaining impartial and professional.
17. To attend where appropriate relevant multi agency meetings such as MARAC and Safe guarding boards.
18. To refer cases to relevant agencies and share information in compliance with information sharing protocols/ agreements namely MARAC, CSF, Adult Services, Health etc.
19. To share best practice and to broaden skills within the constabulary.
20. Investigate and support the Clare’s Law application process where applicable

Knowledge/Experience:
 

•           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

•           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.

•           The post holder may be expected to work additional hours when required. This will be agreed in conjunction with management and the post holder.

•           The post holder may use the Police National Database

•           Vetting required, as advised by the vetting unit.

•           The post holder will be expected to undertake training as and when required.

•           The post holder will be expected to comply with health and safety requirements.

•           The post holder will be required to undertake training as and when required by the organisation.

If you would like to be considered for this position and have the relevant experience, then please send your CV to martin.cookson@rsg.ltd

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, if you do not hear from us within 7 working days, your application has been unsuccessful.

If this role is not for you but you do know somebody who would be interested, please feel free to refer them to us! We have a “Refer A Friend” bonus scheme and we will reward you retail vouchers for any referrals who are not already known to us and are successfully placed!

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