Major Investigation Room Reader Receiver - JRN 20603
 

This could be the perfect time for you to join us as a Major Investigation Room Reader Receiver. This is an exciting opportunity to join us at #TeamNP and be at the heart of the Major Investigation Room (MIR), playing an integral part of complex investigations, delivering a high quality of service to victims of crime and bereaved families. You will play a critical role receiving, reading, analysing and quality checking all material entering and being managed by the Major Investigation Room.

Band 7, £30,117 - £32,772

Location: Force wide - based at Middle Engine Lane Police Station

Hours: Full Time (there may be a requirement to participate in an on-call rota)

 

Our purpose at Team NP is simple: to keep people safe and to fight crime. But it takes more than officers alone to do the job – and that’s where our 2,000-strong team of police staff and 200 volunteers come in.   As one of the largest police forces in England we have a huge variety of departments and specialisms offering you endless opportunities. From mentoring and coaching schemes and online soft skills courses to leadership development programmes; we’ll give you the support, training and time to carve out the career you always wanted.   As one of the top 50 UK inclusive employers and a disability confident employer, we promote a culture of respect in the workplace so everyone can feel seen, heard and valued.   Whether you’re a member of staff or a volunteer, you can also expect first-rate support to manage your health and wellbeing. With year-round events, a 24/7 welfare support hotline and a leading approach to neurodiversity, our initiatives enable you to be at your best.   Above all else, here at Team NP, we can offer you a career that is so much more than just a job, it’s a chance to be part of something that really matters.   

 Learn about our full benefits package

 

 

The Role

Here at Northumbria Police, we think our region is amazing! It takes a great deal of people from different backgrounds, with diverse skills and experience to serve our force area effectively, think you have what it takes to help us make a difference? This could be the perfect time for you to join us as a Major Investigation Room Reader Receiver. This is an exciting opportunity to join us at #TeamNP and be at the heart of the Major Investigation Room (MIR), playing an integral part of complex investigations, delivering a high quality of service to victims of crime and bereaved families. You will play a critical role receiving, reading, analysing and quality checking all material entering and being managed by the Major Investigation Room. Working collaboratively with skilled colleagues in the Major Incident Room Team you will meet agreed objectives, share information, and critically analyse documents and other material. 

 

What will I be doing?

 

  • Receive and read all documentation and material entering the Major Investigation Room (MIR), critically analysing documents for security levels and Government Protective Marking Scheme.
  •  Candidates will also undertake some line management responsibilities.
  • Assess all documentation and material received for security issues, indicating the marking required under the Government Protective Marking Scheme, forwarding all documents received for registration on the HOLMES system.
  • Have knowledge of the indexing role, by following the correct process for cross referencing in accordance with the Major Investigation Standardised Administrative Procedures, enabling the efficient retrieval of documentation and information.
  • Facilitate the timely and efficient delivery of investigations by prioritising documentation, materials and workload appropriately depending on the operational requirements of the MIR. Communicating efficiently and escalating to the MIR Manager and Senior Investigating Officer (SIO) where appropriate and where critical developments are identified, contributing to progressing investigations and in line with the main lines of enquiry.
  • Undertake training as Casualty Bureau Supervisor to support CB Managers in force, and specifically to be utilised to provide mutual aid for CB. Assist with MIPP Tile activations and Child Rescue Alerts and supervise the processing of high-volume messages from media campaigns

·         As part of this role you may be required to partake in an on-call rota.

 

 

What do I need?

 

Essential

  • ·Ability to review own performance objectively and show a commitment to personal development.
  •  Identify problems within documents and processes and be able to implement and manage solutions to rectify problems.
  • Able to develop and motivate a team and create strong engagement of individuals with their personal and team objectives and with Force values, behaviours and strategic priorities
  • Good communication skills with the ability to listen, empathise, provide support and adapt language, form, and message to meet the needs of different people / audiences.
  • Able to proactively develop effective working relationships with colleagues, partners and other stakeholders
  •  Able to work in a highly pressured environment and deal with sensitive and distressing information.
  •  Full driving license

 

Desirable

  • Experience of the investigative process or conducting investigations.
  •  Experience of Major Incident Room procedures and roles.
  • Experience of working in a supervisory capacity or applicable supervisory training
  • PIP 2 Accreditation
  • Knowledge and experience of HOLMES system

 

For further information please see the role profile: Major Investigation Room Reader Receiver

 

We know it's important for you to feel that you're not only part of a great team, but part of a community. We welcome applications from suitably qualified people from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. Harnessing these differences creates a productive environment in which everyone feels valued, and their talents are fully utilised. Appointments are based on merit alone.

 

Interested to learn more? For further information about the role please contact Phil Mordue 6307 Phil.Mordue@northumbria.police.uk.

 

What we offer

  • 26 days’ leave (increasing to 30 days for 5 years+ service) plus 8 bank holidays
  • Enhanced maternity, shared parental and adoption leave
  • Flexi time - allowing you to fit your working hours around your individual needs• Flexible working (we are happy to discuss options such as compressed hours)
  • Agile working – option to work from home, your team zone, and spaces across the force• Fantastic market-leading public sector pension scheme with up to 16% employer contribution
  • Corporate travel schemes – local rail, bus services and metro discounts
  • Access to private healthcare and eye test vouchers
  • Discounts on shopping and eating out thanks to the Blue Light Card and Blue Light Tickets
  • We’ve invested in extensive paid sick leave, trained mental health first aiders on-site, an employee advice service for the times you need that additional support.
  • Access to gyms in some stations
  • Sports & Social Club – join our thriving sports scene at Team NP and enjoy further exclusive discounts on days out and travel
  • Cycle to work scheme

Just so you know

Our application form will help us understand how your work, education and life experience has prepared you for the role of a Major Investigation Room Reader Receiver with #TeamNP. To help support your application research what makes us tick here at Northumbria, the role you’re applying for and the values and behaviours that contribute. The recruitment process will consist of the initial application form followed by a face to face interview. Just so you know, you can save your application and come back to it any time prior to the closing date on the advert. We are proud members of the Business Disability Forum, with whom we collaborate with to improve the lives of disabled employees. We are also a Disability Confident Leader, therefore if you demonstrate that you meet the minimum criteria for this role as stated in the advert, we will progress your application and offer you an interview. If you tell us that you have a disability, we can make adjustments to support you through the recruitment process (for example we can arrange extra time for tests or provide a sign language interpreter) You can get in touch with us via careers@northumbria.police.uk for any support regarding the application process. Please provide us with plenty of notice so we can ensure your visit goes smoothly.  If your application is successful, we’ll ask you to complete a Management Vetting (MV) form, therefore you must be a resident of the UK for a minimum period of 5 years to ensure vetting checks can be successfully performed.  A job offer will be dependent upon vetting clearance, medical information, and references. Terms of appointment. This is a permanent role subject to a six-month probationary period. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

 

Vacancy Type
Police Staff
Rank/Grade
Band 7
Location
Forcewide
Hours
Full Time
Vacancy Description
This could be the perfect time for you to join us as a Major Investigation Room Reader Receiver. This is an exciting opportunity to join us at #TeamNP and be at the heart of the Major Investigation Room (MIR), playing an integral part of complex investigations, delivering a high quality of service to victims of crime and bereaved families. You will play a critical role receiving, reading, analysing and quality checking all material entering and being managed by the Major Investigation Room.
 

Band 7, £30,117 - £32,772

Location: Force wide - based at Middle Engine Lane Police Station

Hours: Full Time (there may be a requirement to participate in an on-call rota)

 

Our purpose at Team NP is simple: to keep people safe and to fight crime. But it takes more than officers alone to do the job – and that’s where our 2,000-strong team of police staff and 200 volunteers come in.   As one of the largest police forces in England we have a huge variety of departments and specialisms offering you endless opportunities. From mentoring and coaching schemes and online soft skills courses to leadership development programmes; we’ll give you the support, training and time to carve out the career you always wanted.   As one of the top 50 UK inclusive employers and a disability confident employer, we promote a culture of respect in the workplace so everyone can feel seen, heard and valued.   Whether you’re a member of staff or a volunteer, you can also expect first-rate support to manage your health and wellbeing. With year-round events, a 24/7 welfare support hotline and a leading approach to neurodiversity, our initiatives enable you to be at your best.   Above all else, here at Team NP, we can offer you a career that is so much more than just a job, it’s a chance to be part of something that really matters.   

 Learn about our full benefits package

 

 

The Role

Here at Northumbria Police, we think our region is amazing! It takes a great deal of people from different backgrounds, with diverse skills and experience to serve our force area effectively, think you have what it takes to help us make a difference? This could be the perfect time for you to join us as a Major Investigation Room Reader Receiver. This is an exciting opportunity to join us at #TeamNP and be at the heart of the Major Investigation Room (MIR), playing an integral part of complex investigations, delivering a high quality of service to victims of crime and bereaved families. You will play a critical role receiving, reading, analysing and quality checking all material entering and being managed by the Major Investigation Room. Working collaboratively with skilled colleagues in the Major Incident Room Team you will meet agreed objectives, share information, and critically analyse documents and other material. 

 

What will I be doing?

 

  • Receive and read all documentation and material entering the Major Investigation Room (MIR), critically analysing documents for security levels and Government Protective Marking Scheme.
  •  Candidates will also undertake some line management responsibilities.
  • Assess all documentation and material received for security issues, indicating the marking required under the Government Protective Marking Scheme, forwarding all documents received for registration on the HOLMES system.
  • Have knowledge of the indexing role, by following the correct process for cross referencing in accordance with the Major Investigation Standardised Administrative Procedures, enabling the efficient retrieval of documentation and information.
  • Facilitate the timely and efficient delivery of investigations by prioritising documentation, materials and workload appropriately depending on the operational requirements of the MIR. Communicating efficiently and escalating to the MIR Manager and Senior Investigating Officer (SIO) where appropriate and where critical developments are identified, contributing to progressing investigations and in line with the main lines of enquiry.
  • Undertake training as Casualty Bureau Supervisor to support CB Managers in force, and specifically to be utilised to provide mutual aid for CB. Assist with MIPP Tile activations and Child Rescue Alerts and supervise the processing of high-volume messages from media campaigns

·         As part of this role you may be required to partake in an on-call rota.

 

 

What do I need?

 

Essential

  • ·Ability to review own performance objectively and show a commitment to personal development.
  •  Identify problems within documents and processes and be able to implement and manage solutions to rectify problems.
  • Able to develop and motivate a team and create strong engagement of individuals with their personal and team objectives and with Force values, behaviours and strategic priorities
  • Good communication skills with the ability to listen, empathise, provide support and adapt language, form, and message to meet the needs of different people / audiences.
  • Able to proactively develop effective working relationships with colleagues, partners and other stakeholders
  •  Able to work in a highly pressured environment and deal with sensitive and distressing information.
  •  Full driving license

 

Desirable

  • Experience of the investigative process or conducting investigations.
  •  Experience of Major Incident Room procedures and roles.
  • Experience of working in a supervisory capacity or applicable supervisory training
  • PIP 2 Accreditation
  • Knowledge and experience of HOLMES system

 

For further information please see the role profile: Major Investigation Room Reader Receiver

 

We know it's important for you to feel that you're not only part of a great team, but part of a community. We welcome applications from suitably qualified people from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. Harnessing these differences creates a productive environment in which everyone feels valued, and their talents are fully utilised. Appointments are based on merit alone.

 

Interested to learn more? For further information about the role please contact Phil Mordue 6307 Phil.Mordue@northumbria.police.uk.

 

What we offer

  • 26 days’ leave (increasing to 30 days for 5 years+ service) plus 8 bank holidays
  • Enhanced maternity, shared parental and adoption leave
  • Flexi time - allowing you to fit your working hours around your individual needs• Flexible working (we are happy to discuss options such as compressed hours)
  • Agile working – option to work from home, your team zone, and spaces across the force• Fantastic market-leading public sector pension scheme with up to 16% employer contribution
  • Corporate travel schemes – local rail, bus services and metro discounts
  • Access to private healthcare and eye test vouchers
  • Discounts on shopping and eating out thanks to the Blue Light Card and Blue Light Tickets
  • We’ve invested in extensive paid sick leave, trained mental health first aiders on-site, an employee advice service for the times you need that additional support.
  • Access to gyms in some stations
  • Sports & Social Club – join our thriving sports scene at Team NP and enjoy further exclusive discounts on days out and travel
  • Cycle to work scheme

Just so you know

Our application form will help us understand how your work, education and life experience has prepared you for the role of a Major Investigation Room Reader Receiver with #TeamNP. To help support your application research what makes us tick here at Northumbria, the role you’re applying for and the values and behaviours that contribute. The recruitment process will consist of the initial application form followed by a face to face interview. Just so you know, you can save your application and come back to it any time prior to the closing date on the advert. We are proud members of the Business Disability Forum, with whom we collaborate with to improve the lives of disabled employees. We are also a Disability Confident Leader, therefore if you demonstrate that you meet the minimum criteria for this role as stated in the advert, we will progress your application and offer you an interview. If you tell us that you have a disability, we can make adjustments to support you through the recruitment process (for example we can arrange extra time for tests or provide a sign language interpreter) You can get in touch with us via careers@northumbria.police.uk for any support regarding the application process. Please provide us with plenty of notice so we can ensure your visit goes smoothly.  If your application is successful, we’ll ask you to complete a Management Vetting (MV) form, therefore you must be a resident of the UK for a minimum period of 5 years to ensure vetting checks can be successfully performed.  A job offer will be dependent upon vetting clearance, medical information, and references. Terms of appointment. This is a permanent role subject to a six-month probationary period. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.