John Causton Email & Phone Number

Liverpool, Gb

Merseyside, England, United Kingdom

Fraud Investigation Unit within the Merseyside Police Economic Crime Team.Accredited Counter Fraud Manager and Accredited Investigative Manager PIP2, leading and co-ordinating multiple teams of investigators working on serious and complex criminal investigations. Plan, monitor and manage serious and complex investigations, including the issues surrounding threat, risk and harm and directing the deployment of resources in an effective and efficient manner.Able to lead on the most serious and complex investigations.Able to utilise own specialist knowledge, skills and experience base to ensure an effective outcome for the investigation(s).Team manager to 16 members of staff which include specially trained Fraud detective constables, police support investigators and financial Investigators.Supervise and monitor complex fraud investigations, allocating bespoke plans and providing support from cradle to grave in line with the national fraud investigation model.Investigating Bribery & Corruption trained.

-Supervise a team of 12 Detectives, managing their wellbeing and welfare, development and ensuring high levels of motivation whilst continually monitoring performance; concluding with structured de-briefs and reports of results to enable an effective front line policing service.-Provide specialist advice and guidance to team members to ensure that responses are delivered within appropriate policies and legislation and achieve the best possible outcomes.-Monitor and manage the performance of the team, devising and implementing effective strategies to identify issues and improve team/individual performance to ensure adherence to professional standards and contribute to the achievement of unit/Force objectives-Co-ordinate and control appropriate front line responses and investigations, allocating resources, directing activities, managing risks and reviewing progress to deliver an effective response which supports law enforcement and enables public safety.-Identify opportunities for and co-ordinate the exploration of new ways of working and innovation in policing, applying critical thinking to identify solutions to problems in line with evidence based practice within own area of responsibility.-Support the implementation of problem solving and evidence based policing initiatives by championing and applying relevant methodologies and approaches to area of work.-Wellbeing Champion, Striving towards the betterment of staff welfare, motivation, stress reduction and workplace improvements -Trauma Risk Assessment Manager, Identifying first level indicators of post traumatic stress for early intervention.

Liverpool, England, United Kingdom

Collect and gather material, intelligence and evidence from a range of sources that are appropriate to the serious and complex nature of the investigation, record and retain evidence in a format that is evidentially admissible to support the investigative processIdentify and plan own investigative actions, taking into account resources at force, regional or national levels including other agencies, priorities, and proportionality to achieve investigatory objectivesAssess threat, harm and risk in order to develop and implement plans and strategies to investigate serious and complex crimeInterview witnesses and suspects and gather all required information, intelligence and evidence in relation to serious and complex investigations in accordance with PIP2 investigative standards also generating further lines of enquiry where required to bring offenders to justiceUse relevant powers to arrest and apprehend where necessary and issue special warningsProvide appropriate support for victims during an investigation, completing risk assessments, and formulating a victim strategy where required, and working with the Victim Care Unit, to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the victimCarry out analysis, assess evidence, and evaluate material generated by the investigation of serious and complex crimes to identify offendersEnsure all material, including exhibits generated by serious and complex crime are seized, examined, and retained in accordance with legislation and policy, where necessaryRespond to safeguarding concerns and manage risk in cases, including but not limited to; child neglect, child abuse, and child sexual abuse, offences against vulnerable adults, domestic abuse and sexual offences to protect the most vulnerable people in societyPrepare reports on the outcome of investigations and build and manage case files and conduct disclosure within best practice procedures to ensure there is an accurate audit trail

Liverpool, England, United Kingdom

-Chief Constable’s Commendation for Bravery-Patrol Officer responsible for responding to emergency calls, taking crime reports, conducting initial investigations, arresting offenders, interviewing victims and suspects-Accredited Acting Sergeant, held roles responsible for a team of 6 officers disrupting gun and drug gangs in the Liverpool area, working in partnership with local neighbourhood agencies; dealing with anti-social behaviour, gun crime and drugs-Supervisor of a patrol unit of 15 staff, looking after administration, staff welfare, co-ordinating resources and striving to maintain the high standards of the force. Daily briefings to staff and management, providing intelligence and setting goals.-Planning operations, with writing informative and in-depth documents and then running the initiative as a supervisor; continually monitoring performance and welfare; concluding with structured de-briefs and reports of results-Researched a new shift management system to be implemented and compiling a formal report with recommendations for senior level management-Trauma Risk Assessment Manager: One of a select number of officers conducting first assessments of staff when experiencing a traumatic eventKnowledge & Experience-Experience dealing with people from a multitude of diverse backgrounds, able to adapt work style with the aim to exceed their expectations. Being able to talk to anyone with confidence and treating everyone with respect-Ability to retain information, be completely flexible, think quickly and effectively whilst remaining calm in any situation, specifically addressing conflict management and having a good instinct when dealing with it.-In depth knowledge of current legislation with regards to safe working practices, criminal law and associated procedures-Adapt quickly and effectively with new policies and procedures-Personal management of file builds; completed on time and to a very high standard-In-depth knowledge of computer based systems

Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom

Responsible for Ship navigation and operations.Roles would include:-Planning routes, ship pilotage in areas of restricted water, general bridge watch keeping. Knowledge of all environmental conditions, utilising mechanical equipment, such as radar, communications, whilst working with and supervising a team of people, keeping the ship safe at all times.-Teaching officers in bridge watch keeping and navigation for formal assessments.-Briefed senior management on a regular basis, both written and verbally, preparing and conducting briefings; being able to communicate with any level of the Navy.-Chaired departmental meetings; planning and organising strategic needs, such as training or fulfilling fleet requirements and coordinating them with external organisations; showing flexibility whilst utilising limited personnel and resources.-Managed teams of skilled personnel, monitoring job objectives through appraisals, terms of reference and written reports in order to aid in career direction, advancement and promotion. This also involved pastoral care, providing help on personal welfare issues.-Supervised a team teaching navigation and bridge watch keeping through classroom teaching and computer generated simulator environments; teaching them to work under stressful conditions and perform safely.Knowledge and Experience:-Consistently achieved tight deadlines with limited resources to fulfil strategic requirements of the Navy.-Highly computer literate with a great depth of knowledge of many computer applications.-Remaining calm and flexible in any work environment, adapting quickly to encompass any changes.-Successfully controlled and managed various specialist departments, maintaining a very high standard of organisation and management through effective delegation, administration and liaison working with a team of highly skilled people in order to achieve set goals.-Aptitude and spatial awareness with regards to ship handling, working under extreme pressure.

Liverpool, England, United Kingdom

IT Customer support for staff at various Marconi sites throughout EuropeBuisness Improvement through on site tuition and E-Learning

Liverpool, England, United Kingdom

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Horsham, England, United Kingdom