Domestic Abuse Case Officer

Domestic Abuse Case Officer needed in Chelmsford £15.72ph PAYE - Reference: OR118758

• Support warranted officers in the progression of domestic abuse cases by undertaking case related enquiries, offender processing, evidential file preparation, witness engagement, statement taking and court-related activities. The role contributes to the effective management of investigations and case progression, enabling officers to focus on investigative decision- making and safeguarding outcomes.
• Prepare briefing material for team briefings, prepare and summarise investigating officers reports making reasoned conclusions and recommendations for further action by warranted officers.
• Assist with the investigation of Domestic Abuse crime within the Domestic Abuse Team, including completing actions, offender processing, preparation of evidential files and relevant court appearances to help reduce the number of routine tasks for officers.
• Secure the best evidence through thorough investigation, working to an agreed case investigation plan, in order to allow detection of the crime and a considered decision to be taken regarding prosecution of offenders.
• Submit complete and correct paperwork compiled observing the highest professional standards, within set time limits and ensure evidential integrity through the collection of all relevant documentation, information or data that will be required by the officers to form an overall picture of the circumstances of the case.