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JOB PURPOSETo be an integral member of Cumbria Constabularys FMIT; investigating major and complex crime, serious and organised crime including complex non recent abuse cases and cold cases of homicide and rape; under the direction of the Head of Crime and or Senior Investigating Officer (SIO) team.PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIESTo work as part of a team and conduct investigations under the direction of the SIO or deputy SIO. This will involve: Completing Major Incident Room (MIR) actions with a view to identifying, gathering, securing and preserving evidence and other relevant material and third party material to achieve a fair investigation for a fair trial ethos.Recording evidential accounts from victims, witnesses and professional witnesses by recording witness statements and or conducting interviews following the Achieving Best Evidence (ABE) guidelines where current skills and training allow.Conducting suspect interviews under caution having a full understanding of current law, codes of practice, national guidelines and procedures, including the ability to apply their own experience and judgement to progress the aims and objective of the interview.Conducting house to house enquiries trace interview and eliminate (TIE) enquiries and search team duties.Gathering, documenting and maintaining evidential continuity of any exhibits relating to an investigation including performing the role of the exhibits officer.Reviewing third party material in line with the Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act 1996 (CPIA) and the Attorney General''s guidelines on disclosure.Conducting intelligence research where current skills, training and access to systems allow.Preparing casework reports for submission to the Crown Prosecution Service and onward case progression pre and post charge.Ensuring the welfare needs of victims, witnesses and those under investigation are taken into account at all times.To be competent to attend court or any other hearing/proceedings as a witness if necessary.To conduct investigations to the highest ethical standard, maintaining accuracy and achieving a fair investigation for a fair trial ethos with the Code of Ethics overarching everything.To conduct investigations in support of the HOLMES system in line with MIRSAP, the Core Investigation Doctrine and other force policy, procedure and national best practice.Liaise with, and prepare correspondence for victims, witnesses, suspects and other bodies and agencies in connection with an investigation.To provide a source of expertise and act as a point of reference for major investigations and all other FMIT functions.To be prepared to work extended and unsociable hours when required in relation to the full range of work of the Force Major Investigation Team.To be able to deal with vulnerable witnesses and procedures now in place and to be able to provide, on occasion, suitable victim/witness support.Any other relevant duties appropriate to the grade as may be required.KEY FEATURESPolice and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE) and the codes of practiceCriminal Procedures and Investigations Act 1996 (CPIA)Achieving Best Evidence (ABE) guidelinesAttorney Generals guidelines on disclosureMIRSAPCore Investigation DoctrineForce policy and proceduresThe investigator holder must understand and work within extensively defined guidelines; however, there is scope to use initiative when conducting the investigations.There is a need for absolute confidentiality and discretion by the investigator in respect of all aspects of the Force Major Investigation team work and under no circumstances should details or information be disclosed to any unauthorized party.The investigator is required to understand and work within set procedures dictated by legislation, Home Office guidance, national best practice and force policy and procedures.The investigator does this under the supervision of the Lead Investigator / Detective Inspector. Any doubts as to what is required should be raised with the Lead Investigator.The Investigator will be required to travel extensively throughout the force area and to travel outside the force area as required by the nature of the investigation.The investigator will follow the principles of Health and Safety at Work legislation and raise any risks or unsafe working practices to a supervisor immediately.If you are interested in this role please do reach out to me via email or telephone!amberrayment@carringtonblakerecruitment.com020 753 766 07 #J-18808-Ljbffr