Criminal Investigations Disclosure Officer
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
26/01/2023
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 08/02/2023 23:59
Salary:
£25,878 - £29,439
Job Category:
Environmental Health / Trading Standards / Licensing
Employment Location:
Your normal place of work will be Annand House but you may be required to work at any Council workplace within County Durham.
Further Information
We are looking for an experienced and self-motivated Disclosure Officer to join our Special Investigations team, within the Community Protection Service.
Our Disclosure Officer will perform a critical role across the service, working on complex investigations and building and preparing case files for criminal prosecution.
The service covers a broad remit within the regulatory arena, including trading standards, licencing, food safety, housing, animal health, community safety, pollution, and nuisance action.
WHAT IS INVOLVED?
Working alongside our investigating officers, you will assess, summarise, and schedule all unused material gathered during a criminal investigation, and provide detailed advice and support.
You will attend court hearings and trials to give evidence on matters relating to proceedings and will liaise with victims and witnesses of crime, supporting them through the criminal justice process.
When required, you will investigate criminal offences with a view to reporting for enforcement action.
WHAT WILL YOU NEED?
You will need an HNC or NVQ Level 4 qualification (or equivalent) in a relevant subject, or substantial practical experience relevant to this post with a regulatory agency or enforcement body. You will also need:
• Experience of investigations, enforcement, and legal proceedings, including court
experience.
• Experience of undertaking the role of disclosure officer
• Knowledge of the Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act (CPIA) Code of Practice.
• Ability to solve complex problems
• Report writing skills
• Ability to form effective working partnerships
• Flexibility to changing demands
Take a look at the person specification for the full criteria.
Please use the ‘Person Specification’ section of your application form to demonstrate that you have the essential and where possible, desirable experience, skills, and knowledge. Candidates who do not evidence that they meet the essential qualifications and experience listed on the person specification will not be short-listed
BENEFITS AND REWARDS
We want to be sure that every member of staff feels valued and rewarded for their individual contribution and believe we’ve got everything you’d expect from a large organisation.
We offer:
• Competitive salaries, with opportunity for incremental annual increases until you reach
the top of your pay scale.
• Various flexible working options including a hybrid approach (home and office working).
• Current holiday entitlement of 26 days per year, rising to 31 days after five years
continuous local government service. Entitlement will increase by one day from April
2023.
• Attractive pension scheme.
• Salary sacrifice schemes (including car and cycle) and access to employee discounts on
goods, services, and travel.
• Wellbeing support.
• Access to ongoing training and development.
Benefits and rewards are subject to individual terms and conditions.
If you would like to know more about our rewards and benefits package, please follow the link: https://www.durham.gov.uk/article/26895/Rewards-and-benefits
IS THIS ROLE FOR YOU?
For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Craig Hudson, Trading Standards Manager, by telephone 03000 260 938 or email craig.hudson@durham.gov.uk
Interviews are scheduled to be held on week commencing 13 February 2023.
HOW TO APPLY
Apply on-line or for further assistance contact the Payroll & Employee Services on 03000 264469 / 264798 / 264764 / 264778 or email PESNCC@durham.gov.uk
In line with the County Council's Recruitment and Selection Policy, please note that we are unable to accept CVs. Any information provided on CVs will not be considered for short-listing purposes.
EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION
We are a proud equal opportunities employer and recognise the value of difference, having a diverse talented workforce brings new ideas and new perspectives, which will facilitate growth and improvements to services.
As a Disability Confident Leader, we encourage applications from disabled people and can provide support throughout the recruitment process, for more information please refer to the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion page on our website.
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Anyone currently listed on the Redeployment Register who is interested in being considered for this vacancy should contact Payroll and Employee Services.
The successful candidates will be required to undertake and pass a DCC driving assessment as part of our pre-employment checks before any offer of appointment can be confirmed.
The successful applicant for this post will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced Disclosure
Please note
This job is closed for applications.