Crime Investigator - Environmental Crime Team - 26655

As our lead Illegal Waste Sites (IWS) investigator, you will be a first responder to complaints of illegal waste operations throughout the western part of our East Anglia area.

You will use your experience of dealing with criminals to pursue suspects with the aim of shutting down operations and bringing offenders to justice. You will be responsible for tracking, monitoring and building intelligence on Illegal Waste Sites so will be active out in the field making enquiries and gathering evidence day to day.

You will also have the necessary inter-personal skills to build strong working relations, both inside the organisation and externally with partners such as the police and local authorities. Importantly, you will be used to dealing with suspects and be able to handle confrontation confidently.

You will also work closely with other investigators in the Enforcement Team via a Tasking and Co-ordination Group (TCG) process on large criminal enquiries so work will be varied. You may be taking witness statements one day and involved in a covert surveillance operation the next.

What’s important is you demonstrate the right behaviours to join our team. We are looking for people who:
• Are organised
• Can handle confrontation
• Are confident
• Can adapt their communication style
• Can build positive relationships
• Are a team player
• Are accurate and detailed
• Enjoy working outside

Responding to incidents is a central part of what we do. You will be required to have an incident role and make yourself available to respond to incidents or provide business continuity support during an incident. This may attract an additional payment and full training and alternative working arrangements will be available to support you with your incident role.

For more info on working with us see https://environmentagencycareers.co.uk/

The team is responsible for investigating illegal waste sites and other serious environmental crime across East Anglia. Our focus is mainly on waste crime but also on other serious crime linked to environmental permit breaches or pollution of water, land and air. You will join a dedicated and experienced team of investigators and support staff who work closely with our internal regulatory teams and partner agencies such as the police, HMRC and local authorities.

Essential:
• Extensive criminal investigation experience and knowledge of the legislation that underpins criminal investigatory procedures.
• Self-reliant and able to manage own workload with minimal supervision (after training)
• Like working outside, excellent inter-personal skills and a team player who is also self-motivated.
• IT literate with experience of using of police (or similar) case management systems and intelligence databases
• A full driving licence is a requirement as regular travel across East Anglia is needed.

You must also pass security vetting to Non-Police Personnel Vetting (NPPV) level 2 (full) – after appointment.

You will be willing to undertake specialist/or further training when necessary.

The candidate pack and generic role profile should be read along with the advert to understand the key accountabilities and skills needed.

In East Anglia we want to create a diverse workplace where individuals are respected, valued and listened to. We’re all different, and by embracing Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) we can become an equal opportunity employer where we grow and learn together.

It is our ambition to champion diversity through building a workforce as diverse as the communities we serve.

We offer a fantastic benefits package including an attractive salary, flexible working, 25 days annual leave, and an award-winning Pension Fund. See the candidate pack for more details.

Everyone starting in a new role with the Environment Agency will be welcomed into the team and given the training and support needed.

If you have any questions please contact Phil Henderson via: phil.henderson@environment-agency.gov.uk or on 02030255254

Please tell us about your experience undertaking criminal investigations.

Please note we do not assess CVs. Answers to these competency questions will be used for interview selection so ensure you draw out your skills and experience in your responses. You have up to 250 words so please do use them to tell us what we need to know about you. See Candidate pack for more details and a link to our capability dictionary.

Please give one or more examples of how you have successfully dealt with a hostile situation.

Please provide one example where you have influenced or persuaded others to achieve a successful outcome in the course of an investigation.

Please give an example where you have achieved results whilst working on several investigations at the same time .

Full UK driving licence