Service Care Solutions are looking for a Police Investigator to work within the Lancashire Constabulary on a contract basis.

Location: Preston

Job role/responsibilities:
To manage and participate in a wide range of evidence-gathering and crime-investigation duties for Serious and Complex crime and to ensure that any evidence obtained is recorded, secured, and preserved in a timely and appropriate manner.

To interview suspects and provide support and assistance to other investigations as required by supervision.

• To provide an investigative response to incidents and received intelligence.


• To secure, preserve and gather evidence within Investigations to prove or disprove information and establish facts.


• To conduct serious and complex criminal investigations, plan and manage own workload, and retain responsibility as the officer-in-case.


• To provide support to victims and witnesses and assess their need for further support throughout the criminal justice process.


• To interview victims and witnesses and obtain statements in relation to serious and complex investigations.


• To interview suspects in relation to serious and complex criminal investigations.


• To use internal IT systems to research and maintain records regarding individuals and investigations.


• To complete comprehensive investigation reports and case files.


• To present evidence to CPS.


• To be flexible in providing cover within the normal place of work and across the county.


• To support, where required, the investigation of priority and volume crime.

Knowledge/Experience required:

• Experience of conducting successful Volume and Priority Crime investigations, both proactive and re active.


• Experience of investigating crime.


• Experience of gathering critical evidence by interviewing victims, significant witnesses, and suspects.


• Experience of maintaining & interrogating computerised systems and manual filing systems.


• Experience of dealing with members of the public.


• Experience of communicating at all levels with a wide range of audiences.


• Experience of working effectively and efficiently as part of a team and working with minimal supervision.


• Experience of dealing with difficult situations or conflict.


• Experience of maintaining strict confidentiality using tact and diplomacy where appropriate.

If you are interested in this role or want further discussion, please contact Lewis O'Donnell either via email: lewis.odonnell@servicecare.org.uk or tel: 01772208962.

Alternatively, if you have any friend or colleagues that might be interested, please feel free to refer them as we a have a £250 referral scheme in place.