Professional Standards Investigator

Professional Standards Investigator Join our client Leicestershire Police's dynamic team as a Professional Standards Investigator! This is an exciting opportunity to play a critical role in maintaining integrity within public services. Based in Wigston, you will be part of a dedicated team that ensures the highest standards of professionalism are upheld. Position Details: Contract Type: Temporary Hourly Rate: £20.09 Location: Tigers Road, Leicester Weekly Hours: 37 Funded Status: Fixed Term until 31/03/2026 Weekend working and overtime: Occasionally required Responsible To: Detective Sergeant Role Overview: As a Professional Standards Investigator, you will lead or assist investigations relating to police officers and staff, dealing with complaints and intelligence that could lead to disciplinary actions or criminal outcomes. Key Responsibilities: Conduct thorough investigations into public complaints about police actions while ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation. Collect and review evidence, including sensitive materials, and prepare comprehensive reports. Interview witnesses and relevant personnel in a PACE-compliant manner. Collaborate with external agencies, including the IOPC and CPS, to ensure transparent communication throughout investigations. Maintain regular updates with complainants, fostering trust and engagement.What You Bring: Essential Qualifications: - Degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field. - Strong understanding of investigation legislation (PACE, CPIA, etc.) and police powers.Experience: - Recent experience in investigation roles or conflict resolution. - Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Skills: - Excellent communication skills, both written and oral. - Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion. - Strong interpersonal skills, with a flexible approach to work demands.*Please note all successful candidates offered will have to undergo Police Vetting and the criteria for this is that you have resided within the UK continuously at the time of application for at least 5 years.* Join us in fostering a culture of accountability and excellence in public service. Your next career adventure is just an application away! Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information - please copy and paste the following link in to your browser