Deputy Senior Investigator

The PIRC was established in 2013 and is responsible for carrying out independent investigations into incidents involving the police and independently reviewing the way the police handle complaints from the public.
Our aim is to secure public confidence in policing in Scotland by supporting continuous improvement and promoting positive change.

As a Deputy Senior Investigator, you will supervise an investigations team who will support the Commissioner and Head of Investigations in carrying out independent, 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 other 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.

• Lead investigations in accordance with relevant legislation and associated Regulations.
• Conduct and supervise investigations in accordance with legislative requirements, agreed operating procedures, protocols and guidelines.
• Ensure the efficient and effective management of resources allocated to investigations.
• Prepare accurate and timely reports as directed on any matter concerning PIRC investigations and its activities.
• Take witness statements, conduct interviews and prepare reports for the Commissioner, Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service and policing bodies operating in Scotland, as required.
• Contribute to the provision of a 24-hour on-call facility and be prepared to work unsocial and extended hours as required.
• Liaise with other agencies and personnel as required.
• Ensure that all correspondence, including enquiries and/or other processes, are allocated effectively and thereafter concluded within set time frames, having attained the highest possible standard.
• Participate in the PIRC career development and Performance Review Process; to appraise, assess and counsel staff as required; to make recommendations to senior management in respect of this activity, including highlighting specific training and career development needs and opportunities.

Experience

• Experience of managing investigations.
• Experience of managing a team by improving performance using constructive challenge, providing feedback and coaching skills, seeking support and advice from HR when needed.
• An ability to manage a team’s workload, undertaking assessments and other investigations business.
• Experience in producing high quality reports, communicating findings and evidence clearly and concisely, with well-developed critical thinking skills.
• An ability to obtain information and use sound judgement to reach conclusions.