Investigation Support Officer

An ISO will be responsible for supporting Investigations by:

• Undertaking evidence collection to support a mixed team of Police Officers and staff.


• Recording witness accounts in the form of a statement


• Supporting missing person investigations (MIST Team or MISO officers)


• The Assessment and Investigation Unit based across the three Counties,


• Viewing CCTV or other media to identify investigative opportunities


• House to house enquiries and exhibit handling as directed by supervisor


• Necessity to attend court to provide evidence (as and when required).
  
  Have a good standard of education, including English GCSE (grade 9-1, A-C or Key Skills Level 2 or equivalent)


• Be computer literate with knowledge of Microsoft applications


• Have good interpersonal and communication skills to interact confidently with both staff and members of the public


• A proven ability to plan, manage and prioritise workloads


• Be flexible approach to working as some evening and weekend work might be required on occasion.


• Must have capability to travel to different locations across the Force and undertake all assignments in a timely manner. Due to the requirement to work flexibly, unsocial hours and personal safety for lone working; public transport may not be available or suitable at these times. For this reason a full UK driving licence is considered Essential.
  
  At Thames Valley Police (TVP) we work together to protect our communities. Whether as an officer, staff member or volunteer, you will make a difference and play an important role in helping achieve our mission. As you take on a role with pride and confidence, you will be supported, developed and valued, ensuring you can be at your best in the service of our communities. Learn more About Us.


Working Smart. You will be joining an organisation that strives to improve every day. In the post-pandemic era this means changing the way we work and deliver our services, which brings a number of benefits including a more flexible and capable workforce.

Supporting You. Your wellbeing and safety is at the heart of all we do. Whilst you are doing the work that matters, we'll be supporting you via a wide range of Wellbeing services, partnerships and initiatives. We have a number of active staff support networks and buddy schemes which you will have access to and can be involved with. We also offer a comprehensive range of benefits and discount schemes, some provided directly by the organisation and others via partnerships including Blue Light card. Learn more about how we will be Supporting You.

Developing You. We promote a culture where your continuous professional development and learning is actively encouraged and where people have the opportunity, and responsibility, to achieve their full potential.

Valuing Difference. We are committed to building a workforce that better reflects the communities we serve and an inclusive culture that not only values, but finds strength in difference. Learn more about how we are Valuing Difference.

Vetting. All posts require a level of Police Vetting as per the National Vetting Code of Practice. The residency requirement is necessary to enable all applicants to be checked in an equitable manner. Thames Valley Police will allow applicants to apply who do not necessarily reach the criteria as long as they have proven UK residency and supporting evidence where necessary. Applications will be considered on a case by case basis.

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£25,148 a year - Permanent, Full-time, As part of the Thames Valley Police family you will enjoy a fantastic range of benefits including 24 days annual leave per annum, pro-rata for part time (plus Bank Holidays), flexible working conditions, a wide range of lifestyle discounts, career development opportunities and have the option to join a local government pension scheme. To view a full list of our benefits, please click the below link.