Kent IMU Investigator Before you apply -Don't miss out on the jobs you're really looking for.
Essex & Kent Police
Kent IMU Investigator Before you apply -Don't miss out on the jobs you're really looking for.
Salary Not Specified
Essex & Kent Police, Sittingbourne, Kent
- Full time
- Permanent
- Remote working
Posted 2 weeks ago, 4 Sep | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: 5353d58c322f4f4484abb3dd9ce8a961
Full Job Description
- Y ou will be creating, and quality assuring crime reports by reviewing incidents provided to us by 101/999 contact handlers, online crime reports, email or from police officers
- Based on the information given you will need to carry out reviews as to whether there are lines of enquiries which need to be explored, establishing investigative opportunities and make an initial outcome decision
- You'll help to provide first class service to the people of Kent communicating with members of the public and police officers to establish further details, recording crime accurately and efficiently in line with national crime recording standards and the Home Office counting rules
- Being an IMU investigator can be challenging and unpredictable, and no two days are the same. You will be involved in creating and reviewing reports for a range of different crimes, from criminal damage and shoplifting through to sexual assaults and domestic incidents. You will receive full support, training and the skills to ensure that you can be the best you can be. The role can be challenging, but it also creates a sense of achievement and satisfaction to know that you will be helping victims and witnesses, keeping our communities safe., Where appropriate we will make adjustments to the selection process, working arrangements and/or the working environment provided it is reasonable in all the circumstances to do so.
GCSE or equivalent pass in English - Computer literate and familiar with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
- Excellent keyboard skills with speed of 30 words per minute and high degrees of accuracy
- Ability to effectively communicate with members of the public over the telephone
- Work as an individual or part of a team
- Cope with fluctuating demand and be able to remain effective whilst working under varying deadlines
- Possess the ability to analyse information gained and use own initiative to make decisions
- Accurately record information to a high standard with the ability to identify and correct errors
- Demonstrate an appropriate degree of decision making and empathy when dealing with officers, staff and members of the public
IMU investigators are required to:
With effect from February 2024, the IMU Investigator role will be located at Sittingbourne Police Station, all training will take place in person and at Sittingbourne Police Station - please note depending on your progression and continued development this will be your place of work until signed off to work remotely; which is likely to take up to 6 months. Please also be aware that there is no free parking at this location and therefore you will be required to ensure the appropriate parking provisions are put in place for the duration of your training. Please note there are plenty of public transport links in this area., This post is open to British Citizens, members of the EC or other states in the European Economic Area. If you are a Commonwealth citizen or a foreign national, you must be a resident in the UK free of restrictions and with indefinite leave to remain in the UK. All applications must have lived in the UK continuously for the past three years.