Complex Investigation Team (CIT) Disclosure Officer

Job title:

Complex Investigation Team (CIT) Disclosure Officer

Company

Metropolitan Police

Job description

Job Title: Complex Investigation Team (CIT) Disclosure OfficerSalary: The starting salary is £37,289, which includes allowances totalling £2,841.The salary is broken down as £34,448 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £36,864 Plus, a location allowance of £1,841 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.Location: StratfordThe Role:The Complex Investigation Team (CIT) investigate criminal allegations of serious and/or complex sexual abuse referred either internally through the Met or by external partners that meet the following criteria:

• The alleged victim or abuser is a person of prominence in public life, or
• Where the abuse has repeatedly taken place in an institutional setting and it appears there have been failings identified within that institution, or
• Recent DNA identifications on complex sexual offence cold case investigations

We also investigate complex Female Genital Mutilation cases and complex linked series sexual offences.CIT staff work at the forefront of sexual abuse investigations, tackling complex investigations that are unmanageable on BCU and often where due to those involved, there is a serious reputational risk to the MPS.A Band D Disclosure officer is in a unique position to support such investigations, keeping London safe from sexual predators and playing a key role in suppressing violence against women and girls.Successful candidates will work as part a highly motivated, diverse team to achieve these objectives.More information and contact detail can be found here;There are four investigation teams within CIT, consisting of 5 DC’s each supervised by a DS. Alongside these teams is the Major Incident Room (MIR) and Disclosure Team, each respectively supervised by a DS and staffed by DC’s.As a Band D Disclosure officer you will work on the Disclosure Team and be supervised by a DS. Depending on the complexity, investigations are either managed on HOLMES or CRIS and you will be act in the role of ‘Disclosure Officer’ as defined by the Criminal Procedures and Investigations Act 1996 (CPIA). This will involve liaising with the Officer in the case (OIC) reviewing material, making redactions and completing schedules as required for submission to CPS.You will assist OIC’s in complex investigations, by providing advice on disclosure matters in relation to complex investigations as required, including the ‘disclosure strategy’ and Early Advice to CPS. Through appropriate review of the relevant circumstances of the case with the OIC, whilst applying knowledge of the CPIA 1996 and other relevant legislation & guidance and relevant experience of investigations. This will include reviewing the case file (including MG6 series) before onward submission as required, including before the ‘full code’ test. This will also include reviewing disclosure matters with OIC post-charge, especially prior to the first hearing.Other duties include assessment of referrals into the Disclosure Team to provide assistance to other investigations, and following up with a written response to the referral. This is in order to manage the work load the Disclosure Team takes on, complying with its terms of reference and to ensure the team are not overloaded.Liaising with and completing requests through conducting research and providing a written response for the MPS Information Rights Unit, in relation to answering Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), Subject Access Requests (SAR), Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) and Civil Litigation requests.Liaising with and completing requests through conducting research and providing a written response for the Directorate of Legal Services (DLS) in relation to previous investigations or operations and relevant public inquiries such as Op Winter Key and the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA).The MIR and Disclosure team support not only CIT investigations, but are also a CSC resource and support other serious and complex investigations across CSC. Therefore there is an element of working with other teams within CSC and a unique opportunity to be involved in a diverse range of CSC investigations.We welcome applications from people who have never worked within Specialist Crime before.What can we offer in return?

• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to London, the Met and the communities that it serves by reducing sexual abuse and violence.
• Gaining experience in supporting the investigation of specialist crime.
• Ability to acquire skills and training not available on BCU’s such as the use of HOLMES.

Hours/Shift PatternFlexible working is not a barrier to a specialist role. Specialist Crime are working closely with Project Balance, so flexibility is accessible to all. We welcome applications from officers who need to work flexibly, whether part time, compressed hours or other.CIT operates 365 days a year however this role is Monday to Friday office hours.There is no on-call requirement and this role is not subject to a shift allowance.How to applyClick the apply now button below and start your career at the Met. Applications will be via a detailed online application form.Completed applications must be submitted by 23:55 on 29th December 2024.Once received, your application will be reviewed against eligibility criteria, following this, your application will be reviewed by the hiring manager. The application review for this vacancy will commence from 6th January 2025.

Following application review, successful candidates will be invited to interview. Interview dates will commence from 16th January 2025.Essential For The RoleEssential For The Role, e.g. qualifications, licenses, languages, trainingEssential Skills and experience

• Previous experience working within the investigation / criminal justice environment

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Experience in Disclosure and the role of ‘Disclosure Officer’.
• Thorough knowledge of the Criminal Procedures and Investigations Act 1996 (CPIA).
• Thorough knowledge of Attorney General Guidelines on Disclosure 2024.
• HOLMES experience.

Statement of ExpectationDue to business reasons please be aware there is a length of service you would be expected to serve in this role which is 24 months. This will be confirmed at the time of posting, and it is the expectation that normally the officer or staff member will be able to commit to this period, as a minimum. Statement of Expectation Agreements are subject to annual review and may be changed at any time for reasons other than career development, such as considerable investment in training. Please speak with the hiring manager to discuss these further.Any role within SC may require the applicant to complete a “premium course” either upon joining or later in their career, such courses will be subject to tenure as detailed below:Due to the operational demands of SC, please be aware that some of the courses which you may be offered attract a tenure period. This will be confirmed prior to the acceptance of the course once posted to SC. The tenure will start following the successful completion of the course and it is the expectation that normally the officer or staff member will be able to commit to the tenure, as a minimum. Within this role there is an expectation that you will complete certain courses as it is essential for the role, these may attract a tenure from completion. A copy of all the courses that are currently subject to tenure can be found via the following link:SC Employee PledgeSpecialist Crime and Central Specialist Crime is dedicated to being the Business Group of choice for all people by being a diverse and cohesive place of work, where every person is accepted for who they are. We believe everyone should be able to bring their true self to work, so we are working to enhance a culture where there is a strong sense of belonging. A supportive environment where everyone experiences respect, encouragement and appreciation to reach their full potential and contribute towards the significant and positive impact we have on Serious Organised Crime. Specialist Crime and Central Specialist Crime recognise that a diverse and representative team is critical to our success, so we aim to become truly representative of the Communities we serve. We invite and encourage you to join us by submitting an application, so we can continue to build on a culture of inclusivity and increase cognitive diversity.Reports ToDSAdditional InformationThe following competencies will be tested against during sift:

• We are collaborative at level 2

• We analyse critically at level 2

• We take ownership at level 2

The following values will be tested against during sift:

• Professionalism

Disability Confident StatementThe Met is committed to being an equitable (fair and impartial) and inclusive employer for disabled people, striving to have 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 people with disabilities and long-term conditions, ethnic minority groups and women.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 conditions have the opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations.The Met is committed to making reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process to ensure disabled applicants can perform at their best. If you need any reasonable adjustments or changes to the application and recruitment process, we ask that you include this information within your application form. All matters will be treated in strict confidence.Please note, if you are applying for a police officer role or to become a police community support officer (PCSO) or designated detention officer (DDO), there is a minimum requirement that you must pass a job-related fitness test (JRFT) at point of entry. This does not apply to police staff roles. Find out more about

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Location

Stratford, East London

Job date

Sun, 15 Dec 2024 06:49:50 GMT

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