Knowledge:

• Must be experienced in investigating and locating missing persons.

• Proven experience in partnership working and public protection.

• Effective report writing, presentation and organisational skills.

•  Proficient in the use of COMPACT system.

• Working knowledge of suspect management in accordance with Police AND Criminal evidence Act (PACE) and force policy.

• Knowledge of National Intelligence Model and Force Intelligence Systems.

• Have completed or be willing to successfully undertake PIP2 accreditation

• Detailed knowledge of legislation, national standards and effective practice in all areas of Missing Persons

• Experience in effectively communicating and managing relationships at all levels and within a partnership environment. Where appropriate, to act as a point of contact with Local Authorities, Charities and other police forces including the Home Office.

• Demonstrate effective communication both written and oral and the ability to exercise initiative within this specialist field.

• Demonstrate flexibility and ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines, prioritising workloads and progressing issues, with minimal supervision.

• Experience of producing and delivering reports.

• Possess IT skills, including literacy in common software packages such as Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point and IT skills gained from investigations or IT security.

Skills:

• Experience of working as part of a management leadership team and working with collective responsibility

• Be flexible in terms of working location and be prepared to work temporarily at other locations

• To work within and promote the organisation’s values through compliance with the code of conduct and code of ethics, promoting equality of opportunity

• An ability to operate at a regional level around Missing Persons

This role description should develop along with the changing demands of law enforcement reflected in organisational objectives and priorities.