Investigator

We are the Police Investigations & Review Commissioner
PIRC was introduced in 2013 when the single Police Service of Scotland (Police Scotland) was established.
The Commissioner, who is appointed by Scottish Ministers, is independent of the police and delivers a free and impartial service.

You will join an investigations team who will support the Commissioner and Head of
Investigations in carrying out effective and efficient investigations into serious incidents involving
the police in Scotland. These can include investigations into deaths in police custody, death or
serious injury following contact with the police or of criminal allegations against the police. You
will be required to be on-call, on a rota basis, and be prepared to work unsocial and extended
hours and be prepared for overnight stays away from home, where required. An additional
remuneration allowance is payable for this work.
As an Investigator reporting to a Deputy Senior Investigator, you will be a member of a team
carrying out independent investigations into the most significant incidents concerning the
delivery of policing in Scotland

• Undertake thorough and efficient investigations under the Act and associated Regulations in accordance with agreed standard operating procedures, protocols and guidelines.
• Obtain witness statements, conduct interviews and prepare reports for the
Commissioner, Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service, SPA and policing bodies operating in Scotland as required. Attend court, misconduct or other hearings for the purpose of giving evidence.
• Visit incident locations and assist with scene management, ensuring that all necessary action is taken to preserve and recover evidence where appropriate on the instruction of the Senior Investigator.
• Contribute to the provision of a 24-hour on-call facility and be prepared to work unsocial and extended hours or shifts if required.
• Substantial travel may be involved throughout Scotland and the UK with some overnight stays away from home depending on the demands of the role.
• Ensure that all productions relating to enquiries are seized, recorded and lodged in accordance with procedures
• Liaise with police and other agency personnel as required.
• Carry out any other duties commensurate with the role as instructed by line managers or as dictated by circumstances.

Experience
• Investigatory experience, or a background in an inspection, regulatory,
enforcement of similar role.
• A strong analytical approach, keen eye for detail when gathering evidence,
• Experience of conducting interviews
• An ability to analyse and present information with well-developed critical thinking
skills,
• An ability to obtain information and use sound judgement to reach conclusions.

This experience may have been gained within organisations other than the police service and we would welcome applications from candidates with relevant experience from other organisations.

Behaviours

• Communicating and Influencing – Level 1
• Working together – Level 1
• Managing a quality service – Level 1
• Delivering at pace – Level 1