Vacancy Information

Division / Department - Criminal Justice
Grade - Grade E
Status - Full Time
Contract Type - Permanent
Salary Grade Range - £26,109 - £29,654
Working Hours - 36.0 Hours per Week
Shift Allowance - No
Politically Restricted - No
Location - Guildford

The starting salary for this role will usually be at the bottom of the salary range and will be pro-rata if the working hours are less than full time.

Chief Constables' Message

We really welcome your interest in joining our Police Force. It is a privilege to lead the teams in Surrey Police and Sussex Police who continuously work selflessly and tirelessly in order to keep people in our counties safe.

We are looking for talented and inspirational people who put the needs of the public at the heart of everything that they do and who want to make a difference. If you feel you are that person then we want to hear from you.

We wish you all the very best with your application.

Chief Constable Tim De Meyer & Chief Constable Jo Shiner

The Role & Key Responsibilities

From your first day with us you will be part of a policing family making a real difference.

It is our mission to identify and protect vulnerable people, prevent and respond to harm and keep people safe.

Have you ever watched Police Camera Action or Britain’s worst drivers and seen the dash cam, CCTV and phone clips sent in?

Ever wonder what happens to those individuals?

Here is your opportunity to make a difference.

Using your knowledge of Road Traffic legislation, you will have an enquiring mind, an eye for detail, and determination to keep the roads safe for all, especially vulnerable road users.

You will be a self-starter, and responsible for managing your own workload. You will oversee individual cases from start to finish utilising a number of disposal options to get the right result to keep the roads safe.

This is a busy environment in a growth sector of the Criminal Justice Arena, but the right candidate will be supported from the outset and training on police systems where appropriate will be provided.

After a qualifying period, flexible working and working from home can be applied for.

 

Skills & Experience

Job Purpose:

Investigate and decide on reasonable & proportionate disposal options in respect of Road Traffic Allegations of Bad Driving,

To conduct effective enquiries in relation to Allegations of Bad Driving in a timely manner, ensuring best evidence is presented.

Key Accountabilities:

Undertake enquiries generated from the ‘Single Online Home’ reporting system & from other forces/agencies in respect of allegations of bad driving.

Applying the National Decision Making Model and Investigations Framework Principles (Incl. THRIVE - Threat, Harm, Risk, Investigation, Vulnerability and Engagement), set investigative strategies for allocated allegation of bad driving cases to obtain additional evidence where appropriate to assist in making proportionate disposal options.

Build prosecution files to a high standard ensuring they comply with DPP’s Guidance on Charging and any prosecution decision is made in accordance with the Code for Crown Prosecutors (Full Code Test).

Manage own caseload ensuring legislation on Statutory Time Limits is adhered to on each investigation.

Be flexible in approach and adapt to the changing demands of the Criminal Justice area of business

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

Proven and well-evidenced knowledge of practices and procedures that relate road traffic legislation

Excellent oral and written communication skills, confident in dealing with enquiries from staff and members of the public in order to deliver a high level of customer service whilst managing customer expectations. The ability to be assertive when required. A proven record in producing clear, legible, concise and accurate statements, reports and letters.

Highly motivated and able to demonstrate good time management skills with the ability to work equally as part of a team or on their own initiative. The post holder must be flexible in their approach.

The ability to use his/her initiative, together with the ability to work calmly and accurately under pressure and deliver to agreed timescales.

Has the skills required to operate and interrogate proficiently the various computer systems used by Surrey Police.

Previous experience in the use of windows based software.

The post holder will be required to undertake training in the use of secure communications systems.

Why Work With Us?

Policing is an exciting 24/7 business and we all have commitments outside work. We’re invested in supporting people to balance their life with work and we encourage flexible working. We are open to conversations about job shares and part time working. We encourage agile working, giving you the opportunity to manage your own diary and work wherever you give the best service to the public. This may include flexi-time and home working.

We take pride in looking after our people and offer a variety of benefits;

• career progression
• contributory pension scheme (LGPS)
• generous annual leave allowance
• discounts for everyday spend
• on-site gyms and a range of sports clubs
• generous and supportive parental leave
• financial and mental wellbeing guidance and support
• discounted contributory healthcare scheme

Please use the following links for more information on the benefits of working with Surrey Police or Sussex Police

Diversity Statement

We are only as good as our people.  It's important that our officers and staff can be themselves in the workplace and we know that as an organisation we'll grow from the variety of thinking, approach, and the skills that diversity brings; all of which help us to deliver a better policing service. We strive to ensure how we deliver our services, provide information and how we recruit is open and accessible to all.

We have multiple staff support groups who help to improve our understanding of minority issues and ensure they are reflected in our work. We are proud members of the Stonewall Workplace Equality Index and Disability Confident, a signatory of the Race at Work Charter and aligned with the Armed Forces Covenant and the HeForShe movement.

We are committed to being an anti-racist police service. We promise to challenge injustice, ensure fairness and to uphold anti-racist principles in both our organisation and our communities.

We value the differences that people bring from all backgrounds and communities. Regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, disability, social status, or religious belief, we would love to hear from you.

Please use the following links to find out more on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at Surrey Police and Sussex Police

 

Additional Information

Following submission of your application you will receive a confirmation email with a copy of your application attached. Occasionally emails from this address can fall into spam/junk folders so please ensure this is checked regularly.  You may wish to consider adding noreply@surreysussexpolice.as.recruitmail.com to your address/contact list to ensure you receive all communications.

This post is being advertised in parallel with Force redeployment processes.  Any redeployees who are identified will be given preference.  This may result in the post being withdrawn at any point during the recruitment process.

Please note that not all jobs are available for internal candidates across both Forces, the current agreed recruitment principles are;

• vacancies in collaborated units are available to all officers and staff across both Forces
• vacancies in non-collaborated units are only available to officers and staff within the Force with the vacancy unless it is advertised externally
• if the vacancy is advertised externally and an officer or member of staff from the other Force is successful it will result in a transfer of employment

Surrey Police and Sussex Police Special Constables, Volunteers and Agency Staff (excluding self employed workers) covered under the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) are eligible to apply for internal advertised posts.