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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Address investigation outcomes
   • Complete documentation if no breach has occurred or no action is to be taken, including reasons and justification.
   • Prepare and submit a record of the investigation and consequent recommendations for action.
   • Respond to complaints, appeals and the potential role of the ombudsman.
   • Advise relevant personnel on the outcome of the investigation.
   • Make recommendation for referral to another organisation as required and document for the organisation's information.
2. Report findings
   • Prepare finalisation report in relation to the findings and submission of evidence, with recommendations for subsequent action if relevant.
   • Prepare report and refer to relevant personnel for further action.
3. Finalise investigation
   • Undertake self-assessment of the conduct of the investigation and provide verbal and written briefings.
   • Inform relevant external organisations of outcomes and document this action.
   • Update organisational systems regularly, contributing investigation results for the development of statistics, trends and precedents.
4. Address investigation outcomes
   • Complete documentation if no breach has occurred or no action is to be taken, including reasons and justification.
   • Prepare and submit a record of the investigation and consequent recommendations for action.
   • Respond to complaints, appeals and the potential role of the ombudsman.
   • Advise relevant personnel on the outcome of the investigation.
   • Make recommendation for referral to another organisation as required and document for the organisation's information.
5. Report findings
   • Prepare finalisation report in relation to the findings and submission of evidence, with recommendations for subsequent action if relevant.
   • Prepare report and refer to relevant personnel for further action.
6. Finalise investigation
   • Undertake self-assessment of the conduct of the investigation and provide verbal and written briefings.
   • Inform relevant external organisations of outcomes and document this action.
   • Update organisational systems regularly, contributing investigation results for the development of statistics, trends and precedents.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least two occasions.

undertaking analysis and problem-solving

engaging in exchanges of sometimes complex oral information

varying style and language during briefings to suit audience

writing summaries, briefing papers and reports requiring clarity, accuracy and formality of structure and language

applying analytical techniques, logic and reasoning to identify and select avenues of inquiry and substantiate these choices

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Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.

legislation relating to the offences under investigation

investigation principles and the range of investigation techniques available

organisational guidelines for reporting and information management

ethical standards

principles of equal employment opportunity, equity and diversity

operational safety

legislation related to anti-discrimination and disability

different types of criminal activity and their elements

available resources which may need to be deployed to support the investigation

security issues and classifications

legal and ethical considerations in investigations which involve juveniles and indigenous people

knowledge of case management systems and the range of contexts in which they can be applied

court procedures and evidentiary in provision of briefs of evidence for use by the prosecution

role and functions of other agencies who work with policing in the conduct of investigations

methods and process for subject/suspect identification and profiling

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