Investigator

at  Police Investigations and Review Commissioner

BUSINESS AREA

PIRC - Investigations - The Police Investigations and Review Commissioner is currently seeking to recruit Investigators to join her team who are based in Hamilton. The PIRC was established in 2013 and is responsible for carrying out independent investigations into incidents in

JOB SUMMARY

The successful candidate will support the Commissioner and Head of Investigations in carrying out effective and efficient investigations into serious incidents involving the police in Scotland. These can include investigations into deaths in police custody, death or serious injury following contact with the police or of criminal allegations against the police. You will be required to be on-call, on a rota basis, and be prepared to work unsocial and extended hours and be prepared for overnight stays away from home, where required. An additional remuneration allowance is payable for this work.
The successful candidate must have proven investigatory experience, or a background in an inspection, regulatory, enforcement of similar role. A strong analytical approach, keen eye for detail when gathering evidence, confident interviewer, analysis and presentation with well-developed critical thinking skills, obtaining information and using sound judgement to reach conclusions are all essential skills for this role. This experience may have been gained within organisations other than the police service and we would welcome applications from candidates with relevant experience from other organisations.
The successful candidate should also have a good standard of general education (minimum SCQF Level 6) or equivalent relevant qualification or experience in a similar role.
Since PIRC Investigators are required to travel throughout Scotland applicants must hold a full driving licence.
The position is based in Hamilton. The successful candidate must undergo Non Police Personnel Vetting (NPPV) Level 3 and Scottish Government Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance prior to appointment. Please see here National security vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) to ensure you are aware of the requirements prior to submitting an application.
The PIRC is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to promoting a diverse workforce, with an emphasis on the PIRC Values of integrity, impartiality and respect. We therefore encourage and would welcome applications from all members of the community. We are committed to the Disability Confident Initiative and offer a guaranteed interview to any applicant who meets all of the selection criteria required for the post and considers themselves to be disabled.

JOB DESCRIPTION

As an Investigator reporting to a Deputy Senior Investigator, you will be a member of a team carrying out independent investigations into the most significant incidents concerning the delivery of policing in Scotland

QUALIFICATIONS

Good standard of general education (minimum SCQF Level 6) or equivalent relevant qualification or experience with in a similar role.
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EXPERIENCE

Ability to work effectively in a team environment, with people from a variety of backgrounds
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Ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders
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Proven investigatory experience, or a background in an inspection, regulatory, enforcement of similar role
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Experience in crime or incident scene management
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Experience in Family or Victim liaison
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Experience in road crash investigation
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Experience in Officer / Personnel Safety Techniques or knowledge of firearms operations.
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SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

Ability to communicate fluently, clearly and concisely both orally and in writing
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Proven investigative ability
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Ability to collect, analyse, assimilate information, present evidence and reach sound judgements
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Ability to demonstrate a capacity and willingness to learn and improve
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Ability to prioritise, self-manage and deliver within timescales
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Ability to maintain confidentiality in relation to all PIRC business
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Full UK Driving Licence
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Good knowledge and understanding of the Scottish criminal justice system
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An awareness of the Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012
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Knowledge of data management system/administration procedures e.g. CLUE/HOLMES
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NATIONALITY REQUIREMENTS

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

• UK nationals
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

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Investigation