Exhibits and Disclosure Officer

Reference

-

Job Description

Role Purpose:

To perform the role of Exhibits and Disclosure officer within the Major Crime Unit, playing a key role in the preparation of case files and disclosure schedules for investigations within the Major Crime Unit.

Key Responsibilities:

- Attend at Magistrates/Crown Court to give evidence in relation to Disclosure matters or as a witness of fact.

- Perform the role of Exhibits Officer in any Major Crime Unit led investigation. This will include prioritising forensic submissions in line with guidance from the Area Forensic Manger and Senior Investigating Officer (SIO). Ensure exhibits are correctly recorded, stored and managed in line with Policy. Attend post mortem examinations as required.

- Perform the role of Disclosure Officer in Major Crime Unit investigations. This will include being responsible for the examination and revelation of all relevant unused material gathered during the criminal investigation. The completion of detailed, accurate, comprehensive and ethical disclosure schedules, making decisions as to the sensitivity of the material in accordance with the Disclosure Manual and CPIA (1996).

- Be responsible for preparing disclosure schedules for review by the prosecution. Comply with the obligations to retain and record all relevant material and to review and reveal it to the prosecutor. Be able to liaise with the SIO, the Prosecutor and Prosecuting Counsel in relation to disclosure issues.

- Prepare complex case files for offences investigated by the Major Crime Unit. When necessary obtain any outstanding evidence required in order to prepare the full file to the satisfaction of the Prosecuting Counsel.

- Interview witnesses and complainants producing accurate written statements in a form suitable for use as evidence in court proceedings.

- Undertake any investigative actions, when required, as directed by the SIO as part of the investigation team. This may include viewing CCTV, making telecoms applications,.....