Are you looking for a role that:
1. contributes to public confidence in the integrity of law enforcement agencies in NSW; and
2. utilises your excellent analytical, research, investigative and team work skills?
This is your opportunity to join the Law Enforcement Conduct Commission (LECC) – an independent investigative commission established to provide oversight of the NSW Police Force and NSW Crime Commission.
This is an ongoing position.
Why join us?
At LECC, we are committed to strengthening the integrity of law enforcement in NSW, by working collaboratively with the NSW Police Force and the NSW Crime Commission to educate and promote the prevention and elimination of officer misconduct.
The Integrity Division of the Law Enforcement Conduct Commission specifically provides for investigations of allegations of serious misconduct against
officers of the NSW Police Force and officers of the NSW Crime Commission and allegations of maladministration within those agencies.
This role will suit an experienced investigator with demonstrated experience in law enforcement investigations and an appreciation of modern investigative
strategies including planning and reviewing methodologies.
This role works collaboratively with, and is an integral part of a multi-disciplinary investigative team responsible for the efficient and effective conduct of
the LECC's core investigative functions. You will be actively involved in supporting and conducting the planning, preparation, development and execution
process of integrity investigations and other associated tasks relating to the division’s functions.
Eligibility
This role will suit an experienced professional with demonstrated experience in investigations and a detailed appreciation of modern investigative strategies including planning and reviewing methodologies. You will require high-level operational investigations management skills and practical understanding of the law enforcement environment.
The investigator, integrity role is actively involved in supporting and conducting the planning, preparation, development and execution process of integrity investigations and other associated tasks relating to integrity investigation functions.
This role also forms an integral part of a multidisciplinary investigative team responsible for the efficient and effective conduct of the LECC's core investigation functions.
Security vetting
3. The successful applicant will undergo a stringent national security clearance assessment.
Information about the recruitment process
Our Commitment
4. The Law Enforcement Conduct Commissione acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work and live. We pay respect to Ancestors and Elders past and present. We recognise the First Nations peoples of New South Wales and their continuing connection to, and unique cultural and spiritual relationship with, Country.
5. We welcome and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTI+, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and veterans.
Responsibilities
Key accountabilities
• Ensure integrity investigations are carried out and critical timeframes are met to facilitate the efficient achievement of investigation objectives.
• Collate a wide range of information, prepare documents and applications for warrants for listening devices, telecommunications interception and controlled operations.
• Provide advice together with sound and timely recommendations to the Senior Investigator and Manager Investigations, Integrity on the status and progress of investigations.
• Contribute to the work of a multidisciplinary investigations team, including involvement in the planning, coordination and execution of strategies designed to achieve the objectives of complex and highly sensitive investigations.
• Conduct witness and suspect interviews and initiate lines of inquiries without close supervision
• Prepare or assist in the preparation of examination and prosecution briefs.
Key Application Responses
6. Covering letter (max of 500 words),
7. CV (brief resume of no more than 4 pages outlining relevant work experience and qualifications)
8. Targeted questions.
Question 1 – Detail your experience in managing serious, complex and sensitive investigations within law enforcement investigative environments. Describe how you managed risk and competing priorities to effectively deliver results whilst complying with relevant legislation. – Max 500 words
Question 2 – Describe a complicated problem you encountered during a complex investigation and outline what strategies you used to achieve the desired operational outcome? – Max 500 words.
Part of the assessment process will include additional assessments in accordance with the Government Sector Employment Act 2013; you will be contacted to participate if shortlisted.