Investigations Officer (Legal)

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CRA Group Limited, Grays, Thurrock

Full time
Temporary
Remote working

Posted today, 26 Nov | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 12061cb2420642d3a6b904e6ba5aa6f2

CRA Group Limited

Full Job Description

To identify and investigate serious organised crime cases throughout the UK committed against the UK government, working in conjunction with other agencies where necessary., To work with colleagues to achieve service plan objectives and targets.
To comply with data protection legislation and the council's Information Security Policy, including supporting policies.
To be willing and able to work in a flexible and agile way with regard both to hours of work and location of work, including remote and home working, as required, subject to service needs and requirements.
To participate in performance development, talent reviews and one-to-ones and to contribute to the identification of your own and team development needs and goals.
To actively promote and comply with the council's diversity and equality policies.
To ensure full compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 etc., the council's Health and Safety Policy and all locally agreed safe methods of work.
To fully understand and be aware of the commitment to Section 17 'Duty of the Crime and Disorder Act 1998 to prevent crime and disorder'.
At the discretion of the senior management, to undertake other activities as, from time to time, may be agreed consistent with the grade and nature of the role.
To undertake and maintain relevant mandatory training in line with legislation.
To maintain the highest level of integrity and performance in delivering services to the NATIS and partners, following the department's Code of Ethics and operational standards.
To ensure compliance with all aspects of the Operational Manual and Circulars, particularly in respect of Health and Safety issues when working off-site and outside core hours.
To operate across the UK conducting visits to suspects, witnesses and other organisations to obtain witness statements and material in accordance with the provisions of PACE, the Criminal Justice Act and Civil Procedure Rules where applicable.
To prepare applications for search warrants under PACE and attend Magistrates'/Crown Courts to lay supporting information where applicable.
To prepare applications for assistance from other agencies in joint arrest and search operations. To brief officers prior to the operation and be accountable for all evidence seized by the police.
To act as first or second officer in interviews, including Interviews Under Caution (IUC) conducted in public buildings, police stations or other agency premises, in accordance with legislation.
To prepare both full and abbreviated prosecution files, to include the identification and listing of all unused sensitive and non-sensitive material.
To ensure prosecution files are completed in line with the Crown Prosecution Service national file standards.
To adhere to relevant policies and procedures
To give evidence at court as a professional witness.
To assist vulnerable witnesses at court.
To close files on completion of investigations, taking necessary action to ensure that relevant facts are recorded.
To maintain a caseload which meets the safe working standards as defined in the operational manual, prioritising your workload to ensure that investigations are conducted expeditiously.
To prepare and make applications for the authorisation of covert activity including surveillance applications and any other relevant activity. To complete and submit applications, reviews, renewals and cancellation forms in respect of these activities in accordance with the statutory time frames.
To prepare for, and undertake, covert surveillance (if appropriately trained) with other officers in the department or partner agencies. To prepare and deliver operation orders and briefings for such activity to other staff, police officers and other agencies.
Any other duties commensurate with the post., Nationally recognised law enforcement investigation qualification which can include the Accredited Counter Fraud Specialist, PIP2 and relevant recent experience.

Good working knowledge of sections 1,17 and 24 of the Theft Act 1968, sections 2,3 and 6 of the Fraud Act 2006, section 29(3) of the Data Protection Act 1998, Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 money laundering offences, the principles of the Human Rights Act 1998, Bribery & Corruption Legislation, including UK Bribery Act 2010, Local Government Act 1972 (s117), the Codes of Practice of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 relating to the investigation of crime.
Investigatory Powers Act and associated codes of practice.
Those parts of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 that deal with covert surveillance and the use of covert human intelligence sources.
Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act and associated codes of practice.
A sound working knowledge of legislation relating to the gathering of evidence and the preparation of prosecution files.
Working experience of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 investigation and confiscation regime.
Knowledge of procedures to apply for directed covert surveillance and other covert authorities.
Experience of investigating fraud and economic crime.
Experience of collecting and accurately recording evidence for use in the prosecution of criminal offences.
Experience of interviewing witnesses and preparing witness statements to court standards.
Experience of giving evidence at courts or tribunals.
Considerable experience of interviewing suspects in accordance with PACE at an advanced level.
Experience of acting as the Disclosure Officer and understanding the Codes of Practice of the Criminal Procedures for Investigations Act 1996.
Proven track record of successful inter-agency working.
Formal training and experience in arresting persons suspected of crime.
Experience of compiling and submitting evidential prosecution files in line with National File Standards.
Ability to work under pressure, managing situations, carrying a heavy caseload and adjusting priorities to meet changing deadlines.
Experience of conducting covert surveillance including foot; mobile; static and; log keeping.
Ability to obtain and maintain national security clearance to a minimum of SC level and NPPV3.
To behave in accordance with our values.
Commitment to the principles of agile working including the ability to work flexibly with regards to both hours of work and location of work including remote and home working as required., Accredited driving qualification from a police service at a minimum of Standard Response level.
National ACPO/College of Policing /HMRC Surveillance accreditation (level 1 or 2/Q1, Q5).