Clerical Officer **External** Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber, England
Job description
Clerical Officer
Protective Services, Crime
Bradford
1 full time permanent post.
West Yorkshire Police is looking to recruit a Clerical Officer to join the team to help deliver an effective and efficient Coronial service. You will provide an essential liaison between the team, relatives of the deceased, and other agencies involved in dealing with sudden, violent or unnatural deaths.
We are looking for someone with previous experience of working within an office who has a high level of typing speed and accuracy. You will have excellent communication and listening skills to be able to provide advice and guidance to a range of people. You will have a sensitive and compassionate approach to deal with bereaved people.
It is important that you are good with people, great in a team and naturally resilient. You will also be approachable, understanding, and a problem solver. You will have the ability to give accurate information and diffuse difficult situations, as well as have an understanding and appreciation of religious and cultural requirements following death.
We will also create a succession plan for any future vacancies.
Closing date for applications: 23:55 hours on 9th May 2023.
West Yorkshire Police is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010.
Applicants should be aware that it is not always possible to carry out adequate vetting checks on persons who have not been resident within the UK for the last five years. Therefore, where this applies, applicants may be refused because it was not possible to vet them to the appropriate standard.
For a detailed description of the Competency and Values levels required please refer to the http://www.college.police.uk/What-we-do/Development/competency-and-values-framework/Documents/Competency-and-Values-Framework-for-Policing_4.11.16.pdf (This link may be copied and pasted into your browser). This document will assist you in completing the Evidence of Achievement section of the application form. Please note: the Evidence of Achievement section will not be visible until the employment section has been completed.
