Assistant Investigator

Join a unique and dynamic team at the UK Maritime Authority, where no two days are the same. As an Investigator, you'll support regulatory compliance investigations into significant breaches of maritime legislation, contributing to prosecutions where authorised. You'll help uphold the MCA's reputation and play a key role in improving safety and environmental standards in the maritime sector. From handling referrals to providing evidence in court, this is a varied and impactful role within a specialised national department. Your responsibilities will include, but aren't 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.
  Do you have strong investigation skills and are looking for a role where you can put this experience to good use, achieving successful outcomes?
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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. Joining our department comes with many benefits, including:
• Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. Read more about Civil Service Pensions here
• 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave), plus 8 bank holidays a privilege day for the King's birthday.
• Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance.
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