Case Officer (Protecting Vulnerable Persons)
| Posting date: | 20 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £30,333 to £33,603 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 February 2026 |
| Location: | Boston, Lincolnshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Lincolnshire Police |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
About the Role
This is a vital role supporting investigations into serious offences, including child abuse, vulnerable adult abuse, rape, and sexual offences. You’ll work closely with investigating officers to ensure cases are prepared to the highest standards and handled with professionalism and integrity.
What You’ll Be Doing
You’ll assist in gathering evidence and third-party material, prepare and submit prosecution files, and act as Disclosure Officer throughout investigations. Your responsibilities will include liaising with external agencies, monitoring video interviews, maintaining continuity of evidence, and attending court to provide support when required.
Why This Role Matters
Your work will directly contribute to safeguarding vulnerable individuals and ensuring justice is served. By supporting complex investigations, you’ll help deliver outcomes that make a real difference to victims and the wider community.
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone with excellent attention to detail, strong organisational skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a sensitive and challenging environment. Knowledge of criminal procedures and legislation is desirable, along with a commitment to upholding the highest ethical standards.
This is a vital role supporting investigations into serious offences, including child abuse, vulnerable adult abuse, rape, and sexual offences. You’ll work closely with investigating officers to ensure cases are prepared to the highest standards and handled with professionalism and integrity.
What You’ll Be Doing
You’ll assist in gathering evidence and third-party material, prepare and submit prosecution files, and act as Disclosure Officer throughout investigations. Your responsibilities will include liaising with external agencies, monitoring video interviews, maintaining continuity of evidence, and attending court to provide support when required.
Why This Role Matters
Your work will directly contribute to safeguarding vulnerable individuals and ensuring justice is served. By supporting complex investigations, you’ll help deliver outcomes that make a real difference to victims and the wider community.
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone with excellent attention to detail, strong organisational skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a sensitive and challenging environment. Knowledge of criminal procedures and legislation is desirable, along with a commitment to upholding the highest ethical standards.
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