PS/776/BCH - A3 - Assistant Investigator - Camera, Tickets & Collisions (CTC)

An exciting opportunity has become available working within the Camera, Tickets & Collisions unit (CTC) as an Assistant Investigator. This is a Hertfordshire post and the post holder will be based at Stevenage Police Station. 

The successful candidate will need to be flexible as you will be required to work across the 3 counties. The Assistant Investigator for CTC (Camera, Tickets and Collisions Department) will specifically be responsible for supporting the CTC department by providing a dedicated investigative resource. The workload will generally arise from safety camera and collision enquiries. The post holder will be responsible for investigating offences including researching evidence and intelligence gathering. They will be required to utilise designated powers to search, investigate and pursue enquiries, prepare and upgrade case files. 

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate an ability to input and interrogate computer databases. This is a customer facing role, so the capability to conduct directed investigations with the public and suspects including the competency to take statements is essential. Applicants must be able to identify investigative opportunities and follow investigative processes with an understanding of the Road Traffic Act and the Criminal Justice System. 

The successful post holder must be prepared to become an Accredited Assistant Investigator and will be expected to provide a service to Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire. The post holder must have a full driving licence with business insurance and gain home force authority to drive police vehicles as the role will require the staff member to conduct enquiries away from their place of work (reporting station). 

CTC endeavour to reflect the diverse communities we serve and to build an inclusive workforce where everyone is valued and respected. We encourage applications from underrepresented or minority groups. 

For a further discussion about the role, please contact Tony Richardson via email tony.richardson@herts.police.uk 

Applicants are required to provide statements against the competencies (See Attached Role Profile) listed below; (Max 500 Words Each) 

• We take ownership
• We are collaborative
• We deliver, support and inspire
• We analyse critically
• Minimum entry requirements 

Internal applicants within Bedfordshire Police, Cambridgeshire Constabulary or Hertfordshire Constabulary (BCH), should upload either a CV or a completed ‘Staff internal role summary’ form, which can be found in the vacancy documents below. Please note you will be required to provide statements against the competencies listed above. 

External applicants should ensure that your current CV is uploaded and provide statements against the competencies listed above. To ensure the recruitment process is fair and equal, please do not include personal details on your CV other than your name. 

This vacancy is live to those at risk of redundancy and will remain open to redeployees until the conditional offer stage throughout the recruitment process. Any redeployee that wishes to apply should apply through the redeployment portal and provide statements against the competencies listed above. Redeployees will take priority over other applicants at any point during the recruitment process up until conditional offer. 

This force is a Disability Confident employer. Should you require any reasonable adjustments for your application process that you have not made explicit in the application, please contact the HR Service Centre on 01438 75 7777 (or the above email address) or the manager contact for this role directly. We also offer the guaranteed interview scheme; this means that all candidates with a disability covered by the Equality Act 2010, who meet the minimum entry requirements for the role, will be invited to attend an interview. 

All applications must be submitted through our online recruitment website by clicking the apply button below. 

It is recommended that you download and store a copy of the role profile as this will no longer be available once the advert has closed.

Everyone at BCH (Beds, Cambs & Herts Police) take personal responsibility to help create an inclusive workplace, where police officers and staff respect one another, feel valued for their differences and can be themselves. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments, wherever needed so everyone feels welcome and can flourish.