Summary: The FMIT Investigator role at Cumbria Constabulary involves investigating major and complex crimes, including serious organized crime and historical abuse cases. The position requires conducting thorough investigations under the direction of a Senior Investigating Officer, gathering and preserving evidence, and preparing casework reports for the Crown Prosecution Service. This critical role offers the opportunity to work on complex cases within law enforcement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct investigations under the direction of the Senior Investigating Officer (SIO)
• Gather, secure, and preserve evidence, ensuring a fair trial process
• Take witness and victim statements, including Achieving Best Evidence (ABE) interviews
• Conduct suspect interviews under caution, following PACE and national guidelines
• Undertake house-to-house inquiries, search team duties, and trace interview and eliminate (TIE) inquiries
• Maintain evidential continuity and perform the role of Exhibits Officer
• Review third-party material in line with Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act 1996 (CPIA)
• Prepare casework reports for submission to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS)
• Attend court proceedings as a witness when necessary

Key Skills:

• Experience working as an accredited investigator on live investigations
• Strong knowledge of PACE 1984, CPIA 1996, RIPA, and National Crime Investigation standards
• HOLMES experience within a major incident team (desirable)
• Achieving Best Evidence (ABE) training (Modules 1-5) or equivalent (desirable)
• PIP 2 accreditation or previous CID Foundation training (desirable)
• Full UK driving licence with the ability to travel throughout the force area

Salary (Rate): 21.98

City: Penrith

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other