BUSINESS AREA

PIRC - Investigations - The Police Investigations and Review Commissioner is currently seeking to increase her candidate pool of Investigators for future vacancies that may arise. The Police Public Order and Criminal Justice (Scotland) Act 2006, as amended by the Police and F

JOB SUMMARY

The Police Investigations and Review Commissioner is currently seeking to increase her candidate pool of Investigators for future vacancies that may arise.
The PIRC was established in 2013 and is responsible for carrying out independent investigations into incidents involving the police and independently review the way the police handle complaints from the public.
Our aim is to secure public confidence in policing in Scotland by supporting continuous improvement and promoting positive change.
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 specific tasks are:

• Undertake thorough and efficient investigations under the Act and associated Regulations in accordance with agreed standard operating procedures, protocols and guidelines.
• Obtain witness statements, conduct interviews and prepare reports for the Commissioner, Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service, SPA and policing bodies operating in Scotland as required. Attend court, misconduct or other hearings for the purpose of giving evidence.
• Visit incident locations and assist with scene management, ensuring that all necessary action is taken to preserve and recover evidence where appropriate on the instruction of the Senior Investigator.
• Contribute to the provision of a 24-hour on-call facility and be prepared to work unsocial and extended hours or shifts if required.
• Substantial travel may be involved throughout Scotland and the UK with some overnight stays away from home depending on the demands of the role.
• Ensure that all productions relating to enquiries are seized, recorded and lodged in accordance with procedures
• Liaise with police and other agency personnel as required.
• Carry out any other duties commensurate with the role as instructed by line managers or as dictated by circumstances.

JOB DESCRIPTION

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 PIRC offers a wide range of benefits such as:

• A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
• Generous annual leave allowance – 25 days, increasing to 30 days after 4 years’ service
• 6 Public Holidays plus 5 ½ additional privilege days throughout the year
• Hybrid working
• Flexible working arrangements and flexi time
• Competitive pay for sickness, maternity and paternity leave
• Access to Edenred discounts offering wide range of discounts on high street names
• Access to Employee Assistance Service for health and wellbeing
• Cycle to Work scheme

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.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Good standard of general education (minimum SCQF Level 6) or equivalent relevant qualification or experience within a similar role.
  X

EXPERIENCE

• Ability to work effectively in a team environment, with people from a variety of backgrounds

X

• Ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders

X

• Proven investigatory experience, or a background in an inspection, regulatory, enforcement of similar role

X

• Experience in crime or incident scene management

Ü

• Experience in Family or Victim liaison

X

• Experience in road crash investigation

X

• Experience in Officer / Personnel Safety Techniques or knowledge of firearms operations.

X

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

• Ability to communicate fluently, clearly and concisely both orally and in writing

X

• Proven investigative ability

X

• Ability to collect, analyse, assimilate information, present evidence and reach sound judgements

X

• Ability to demonstrate a capacity and willingness to learn and improve

X

• Ability to prioritise, self-manage and deliver within timescales

X

• Ability to maintain confidentiality in relation to all PIRC business

X

• Full UK Driving Licence

X

• Good knowledge and understanding of the Scottish criminal justice system

X

• An awareness of the Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012

X

• Knowledge of data management system/administration procedures e.g. CLUE/HOLMES

X

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)
• 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

Further information on nationality requirements

The specific tasks are:

• Undertake thorough and efficient investigations under the Act and associated Regulations in accordance with agreed standard operating procedures, protocols and guidelines.
• Obtain witness statements, conduct interviews and prepare reports for the Commissioner, Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service, SPA and policing bodies operating in Scotland as required. Attend court, misconduct or other hearings for the purpose of giving evidence.
• Visit incident locations and assist with scene management, ensuring that all necessary action is taken to preserve and recover evidence where appropriate on the instruction of the Senior Investigator.
• Contribute to the provision of a 24-hour on-call facility and be prepared to work unsocial and extended hours or shifts if required.
• Substantial travel may be involved throughout Scotland and the UK with some overnight stays away from home depending on the demands of the role.
• Ensure that all productions relating to enquiries are seized, recorded and lodged in accordance with procedures
• Liaise with police and other agency personnel as required.
• Carry out any other duties commensurate with the role as instructed by line managers or as dictated by circumstances