Major Crime Investigation Officer (Designated)

We are now recruiting for PiP1 qualified Major Crime Investigation Officers (MCIO) to join our Major Crime Investigation Team (MCIT).

The Major Crime Investigation Team (MCIT) is a regional collaboration which investigates murder and other homicides, brings offenders to justice and provides excellent support to families and the wider public. The collaboration provides its expertise across Avon and Somerset, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire police forces so successful candidates should anticipate frequent travel across the region.

The MCIT team comprises of investigators (DC and MCIOs), intelligence analysts, CCTV specialists, HOLMES indexers and typists amongst other roles. Successful candidates will be expected to work across a variety of functions, growing in experience and expertise across key investigative areas which make up a Major Incident Room (MIR). The role provides job satisfaction and variety – one day you might be seizing vital CCTV from a scene, the next you’re assisting a forensic post-mortem, whilst the one after that you are supporting a Crown Court trial. There are lots of areas for personal development.

When a new murder investigation commences you will see the MCIT’s ability and teamwork first hand. Working as part of this large and diverse team you’ll play an active part in briefings and debriefs, manage your own investigative actions and communicate effectively with the team and Senior Investigating Officer (SIO). The role requires a number of key attributes including personal responsibility, attention to detail, and a drive for excellence.

We will provide you with the support and training you need to perform the role well, such as HOLMES database training and a mentor. We will also support you in achieving PiP2 accreditation if required.

We are looking for bright and enthusiastic MCIOs who are motivated to provide an excellent service to the public in the investigation of major crime. The role of MCIT MCIO is interesting, dynamic, varied and rewarding. If this sounds appealing to you – and it should! - we hope you’ll take the time to apply to join us.

Depending on the operational need the requirement to travel to Wiltshire and / or Gloucester could be for a sustained period.

In this role, your main responsibilities will be:

Carry out the role of Disclosure Officer or Exhibits Officer (or deputy) when required.
Carry out functions and roles within the Major Incident Room including the intelligence cell function and CCTV.
Interview witnesses and obtain statements in accordance with the Criminal Justice Act and to compile written reports and statements of evidence.
Obtain and execute search warrants and to carry out searches.
Assist in the preparation of prosecution or other evidential files for the Crown Prosecution Service, Coroner or other relevant authority.
Update manual and computer records where required for the purposes of an investigation.

Skills, experience and qualifications required:

You must have completed your PiP1 portfolio.
You must be computer literate with experience of using and updating both manual and computer records.
You should have experience of writing reports and / or statements of evidence.
You must have experience of liaising with a range of departments / organisations / agencies.
You should have experience of interviewing witnesses or suspects and taking statements.
You should ideally hold a full current driving licence or be able to travel around the region using alternative transport.

Additional Information:

Interviews are likely to take place week commencing 9th December 2024, please note this may be subject to change.

Work on a bank or public holiday as part of the normal working week will be compensated in line with conditions of service.

It has been deemed that this role requires you to wear a uniform when exercising your designated powers, this will be provided for you and should be worn whenever such powers are discharged.

To be eligible to apply for this role you must have a 3 year ‘checkable history’ in the UK – ideally this means that you would have been resident in the UK for the last 5 years.

Does this sound like the role for you? Click the link below to apply.