Investigative Coach
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TITLE: Investigative Coach (Fixed Term contract up to 2 years depending on start date - Post is funded until September 2022)
SALARY: £31,415 plus London location Zone 1 £2,148, Zone 2 £1,043 (depending on location) and a £4,000 market supplement.
LOCATION: Various locations across London
For the best Detectives, we need the best Trainers
The role of an Investigative Coach is to ensure that officers embarking on a career in serious and complex crime investigations receive appropriate support, advice and development. Investigative Coaches are there to assist Trainee Detectives (TDCs) regardless of the pathway through which they have joined the detective world.
Investigative Coaches will ensure that the TDC receives sufficient support throughout the TDC programme to enable them to become competent Detective Constables in a challenging work environment. The Investigative Coach will not be responsible for line management of the officer but will instead coach and advise them to fully understand effective criminal investigation techniques.
The Investigative Coach also has a responsibility to promote the detective career path within the Met. This will enable us to develop an enhanced, effective and competent detective workforce by offering support and motivation in a challenging work environment.
The Investigative Coach will:
- Proactively support and encourage TDCs to develop and enhance their ability to conduct efficient and effective criminal investigations.
- Assist the TDC to identify lines of enquiry and potential evidence gathering opportunities, enabling the TDC to secure and preserve evidence at the earliest opportunity.
- Provide a level of professional guidance that will enable the TDC to understand and conduct a planned investigation in line with the requirements of legislation and policy.
- Provide professional guidance and support to the TDC in the preparation and conduct of formal interviews with suspects, victims and witnesses.
- Assess suspect/victim/witness interviews carried out by the TDC.
- Provide professional guidance and support to officers in the preparation of court files and reports.
- The Investigative Coach role is not primarily to enter the evidential chain however should the need arise, attendance at court to give evidence may be required.
- Attend court alongside the TDC to ensure they comply with the court process successfully and complete PIP2 witness testimonies as appropriate.
- Understand the content and meaning of the standards against which assessments are to be carried out on the TDC workbook.
- Identify evidence which will support PIP2 accreditation providing suitable advice, information and feedback to the TDC.
- Liaise with, and support line managers in development of TDC’s.
- Promote the TDC programme by liaising with officers on their respective BCU.
- Hold study groups for officers who are studying for the NIE exam.
- Provide support to the BCU team responsible for External Direct Detective Constable pathway.
- Be flexible when required to provide Investigative Coach support across the BCU boundaries.
- Maintain Continuous Professional Development (CPD) to remain PIP2 accredited and as per the Investigative Coach role requirements.
To apply, please submit an online application form.
Closing date for applications is the 5th July 2020.
Any queries regarding the role please contact Sue.Pawsey@met.pnn.police.uk or Timothy.Cuthbert@met.police.uk
We view diversity as fundamental to our success. To tackle today’s complex policing challenges; we need a workforce made up from all of London’s communities. Applications from across the community are therefore essential.
Essential for the Role, e.g. qualifications, licenses, languages, training
It is essential for the post holder to have:
- Valid PIP 2 Accreditation
- Substantial, proven and well-evidenced experience in the conduct of Police investigations and conducting interviews.
- A good working knowledge of criminal law and of the criminal justice system.
- A high level of interpersonal, written and oral skills.
- The ability to work unsupervised and as part of a team.
- A methodical approach to work and the ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines.
- To have an awareness of equality and diversity issues in the working environment.
- A good working knowledge of the CRIS system.
It is desirable for the post holder:
- To have an awareness and understanding of the PC to DC career pathway.
- To have had previous police supervisory experience.
- Presentation skills.
- A working knowledge of EWMS, Merlin, COPA and CRIMINT systems.
- To have an understanding of data protection issues in criminal investigations.
- To have a flexible approach to problem solving.
Disability Confident Statement
The Met is committed to being an inclusive employer with a diverse and representative workforce at all levels. We encourage applications from people from the widest possible range of backgrounds, cultures and experiences. We particularly welcome applications from ethnic minority groups and females.
As a Disability Confident employer, the Met has committed to making disability equality part of our everyday practice. We ensure that people with disabilities and those with long term health conditions have the opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations. If you consider yourself to have access, workplace or reasonable adjustment requirements that need to be accommodated, we ask that you include this information within your application form. All matters will be treated in strict confidence and will not affect any recruitment decisions.
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This opportunity is closed to applications.