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Investigation Support Officer (Blue Light – Qualified)Temporary | 20 Weeks | Inside IR35Location: Colchester, Essex (North PPIU)Start Date: 1 April 2026Hours: 37 per weekRates:PAYE: £15.08 per hourUmbrella/Ltd: £19.47 per hourRibble Recruitment is supporting the hiring organisation with the sourcing, screening, and initial stages of this recruitment process.The RoleWe are recruiting 2 x Investigation Support Officers to support specialist Public Protection investigations within a North Essex policing team.This is a frontline investigative support role focused on safeguarding, evidential integrity, and multi-agency working. You will undertake and assist in criminal investigations, supporting officers in securing best evidence while ensuring victims and witnesses receive appropriate safeguarding support.You will operate within a structured investigative framework, applying legislation including PACE, CPIA, RIPA, and relevant criminal law, while maintaining strict evidential continuity and professional standards.Key ResponsibilitiesInterview victims and witnesses, producing high-quality evidential statementsAssist with suspect interview preparation and investigative case buildingAssess statement veracity and evidential reliabilityManage CCTV seizure, review, analysis, and evidential reportingConduct house-to-house enquiries and attend court to give evidence when requiredUndertake investigative research across internal and national systemsLiaise with Children’s Social Care and statutory safeguarding partnersAttend and contribute to child protection case conferencesSupport safeguarding actions to mitigate risks to vulnerable persons