Criminal Justice Officer Kingston upon Hull, England
Job description
Role: Criminal Justice Officer (CJU)
Department: Criminal Justice Unit (CJU)
Scale: SC5
Salary: £25,758 - £27,690 (with additional shift and weekend working allowances)
Location: Hull or Grimsby
Hours: 37 hours
Contract: Permanent
Please note, we are recruiting for succession planning purposes only.
The main purpose of the role is to check the content and quality of all pre and post charge prosecution files, ensuring evidential quality and relevant documentation is correct. You will assist Investigators by identifying lines of enquiry, advising officers in the preparation and submission of pre and post charge files.
The successful candidates will advise Investigators in the preparation and submission of prosecution files to National File Standard, as well as undertaking a proactive role to improve file quality by coaching investigations in support of right first time principles and moving disclosure back to the front line. You will action all correspondence submitted by the Crown Prosecution Service and collate, process and ensure security of unused material.
Skills & Experience Required:
- Must have an awareness of the CPIA (Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act) and PACE (Police and Criminal Evidence Act).
- Must be willing to undertake and successfully complete CILEx specialist course in Disclosure.
- Possesses a basic understanding of the criminal law in England & Wales and how it is administered and the relationship between the Police and the Crown Prosecution Service.
- Experience of working within a confidential environment.
- Act and current prosecution legislation.
- Computer literate with experience using Microsoft Office.
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing to ensure tasks are completed accurately. Ability to demonstrate logical approach to problem solving.
- Accurate and precise in the compilation and presentation of material.
- Ability to demonstrate logical approach to problem solving. Accurate and precise in the compilation and presentation of material.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Possesses an appreciation of the demands for confidentiality.
- Ability to interpret and analyse problems.
- Demonstrates the ability to use own initiative.
For further information relating to the role and tasks of this position please refer to the attached role requirement.
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Further benefits are;
- Generous annual leave allowance
- Training and development opportunities
- Access to a range of occupational health facilities
- Employee assistance service (accessible 24/7)
- Flexible working where applicable
- Generous pension scheme
- Blue Light Discount
- Gym Membership
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Free on-site car parking
Further Information:
- Applicants must meet the minimum requirement checkable history criteria of at least 5 years to apply for a role within Humberside in any capacity.
- Successful candidates will undergo a vetting procedure pre-requisite of employment.
How to apply for the role:
To apply for the role, please click the ‘Apply’ button below.
Closing Date: Monday 5th June 2023 at 23:55
It is not likely that closing dates will be extended, other than in exceptional circumstances and would need to be with the permission of the Recruitment Manager and Line Manager of the role.
Attachments:
- Role Requirement
- Guidance for completing your application
- Recruitment Brochure
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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £25,758.00-£27,690.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Cycle to work scheme
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Flexitime
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Hull City Centre, East Riding of Yorkshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- customer service: 1 year (preferred)
- security: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- SIA (preferred)
Work Location: In person
