5 Month Contract With A Local Authority

The Investigation Support Officer (Qualified) will provide high-quality investigative support to Blue Light operations, contributing to the effective safeguarding of vulnerable individuals and the progression of criminal investigations. The post holder will conduct evidence-gathering activities, interviews, statement-taking, and liaison with victims, witnesses, and partner agencies to ensure the delivery of professional and ethical investigative outcomes. The role requires a high level of integrity, operational flexibility, and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct and support investigations in line with legislation, policy, and best practice, ensuring investigative activity is professionally recorded and evidenced.
  

• Undertake ABE-compliant interviews with victims and witnesses, including vulnerable adults and children.
  

• Assist in the planning, organisation, and execution of investigative tasks, including file preparation, information gathering, intelligence development, and liaison with officers and partner agencies.
  

• Take accurate and comprehensive witness statements and conduct structured interviews in accordance with legal and procedural requirements.
  

• Support safeguarding activity by identifying risk factors, escalating concerns, and working collaboratively with statutory partners and internal safeguarding units.
  

• Maintain accurate, secure, and confidential records in compliance with data protection and organisational policies.
  

• Utilise relevant IT systems, including Microsoft Office and force intelligence platforms, ensuring information is updated in a timely and accurate manner.
  

• Prioritise workload effectively, manage multiple cases simultaneously, and ensure deadlines are met in fast-paced operational environments.
  

• Represent the unit professionally when engaging with victims, witnesses, colleagues, partner agencies, and members of the public.
  

• Provide operational support at designated locations and work extended hours at short notice where required.
  

• Uphold organisational values, professional standards, and a high level of integrity at all times.
  

Essential Requirements

• Recruitment vetting clearance (or ability to obtain).
  

• Full, clean UK driving licence with the ability to travel as part of operational duties.
  

• Achieving Best Evidence (ABE) trained.
  

• Demonstrable experience of working in a fast-paced investigative, public protection, or law-enforcement environment.
  

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact professionally with individuals from all backgrounds.
  

• Proven ability to work independently, manage competing demands, and deliver high-quality work under pressure.
  

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads and manage multiple cases simultaneously.
  

• Good working knowledge of IT systems and applications, including Microsoft Office.
  

• High level of integrity with the ability to manage confidential and sensitive material appropriately.
  

• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and external partners.
  

• Willingness to complete pre-employment health surveillance checks.