Investigator
| Posting date: | 04 July 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £28,119 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Additional £3,000 on call allowance. |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 July 2024 |
| Location: | Cardiff |
| Company: | Government Recruitment Service |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 359649/1 |
Summary
Are you highly organised and able to prioritise your work and balance tasks?
Would you like the opportunity to work in fast paced environment where no two days are the same?
If so, we are looking for an Investigator to join us at the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) and we'd love to hear from you!
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) implements the government’s maritime safety policy in the United Kingdom and works to prevent the loss of life and occurrence of pollution on the coast and at sea.
Safer lives. Safer Ships. Cleaner Seas.
Our vision is to be a world-leading organisation, accelerating the transition to sustainable shipping with non-negotiable safety standards. We put our people, our customers and our planet at the heart of everything we do.
We are committed to giving all our colleagues purpose, professionalism and pride in what we do. We work in supportive, diverse and inclusive teams.
We want everyone to feel valued and supported to achieve their potential at MCA.
This culture of inclusion is underpinned by our staff networks groups covering, Women’s, LGBTQI+, Race, Carers, Mental Wellbeing and volunteer Respect Ambassadors.
The main role of the Investigator is to support the Regulatory Compliance Investigations Lead Investigators assisting with the investigation of significant breaches committed against maritime legislation, including the prosecution of offenders when such action has been authorized.
The successful candidate will be expected to maintain and where necessary raise the profile of the MCA as the UK Maritime Authority and assist the Maritime Investigations Manager in meeting the overall aims of the department.
This is a varied role where no two days are the same. From monitoring mailboxes, referrals and complaints to gathering witness statements and giving evidence in court – this is a crucial role within the MCA.
The successful applicant will join a small and elite department, the only one of its kind in the UK, and will make a real difference within the maritime industry and the aim for safer lives, safer ships and cleaner seas.
Your responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Assist in investigations by undertaking a wide range of tasks under the direction of supervisor/line manager.
- Assisting in interviewing of suspects under caution.
- Assisting in the completion of criminal files of evidence by undertaking allocated.
- To aid the RCIT’s Lead Investigators by obtaining statements of evidence for criminal investigations.
- To assist in the examination, preservation and continuity of evidence and exhibits such as CCTV recovered during an investigation in accordance with procedure.
For further information about the role and responsibilities, please see the attached role profile.