Independent Panel Members Leicestershire
Job description
Can you interpret information, form a balanced impartial view and constructively challenge?
The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC) is seeking to appoint people who live, work and study in Leicestershire to fulfil the role of Independent Panel Member for both Police Misconduct Hearings and Police Appeals Tribunal.
As a voluntary, independent Panel Member, you will sit on police misconduct panels in order to provide independent and impartial assurance that the decisions made during the proceedings are objective, reasonable, proportionate and fair. You will hear alleged breaches of the Standards of Professional Behaviour, including those that could amount to gross misconduct and dismissal.
The role is based on a zero-hour contract; it is anticipated that you will take part in a number of cases per year, on an as and when basis. Hearings will be of varying lengths, dependent upon the complexity of the case, ranging from one day to two weeks on average, in addition to advanced preparatory work.
You will serve a four-year term, with a review of continued suitability at the end of each year. There is an option to extend the term at the end of the initial four-year term if both parties agree, unless there are circumstances during the term whereby the
appointment has to be ended.
You will be given a fixed daily sitting rate of £211.50 per day or £104.50 half day rate, plus certain expenses.
Key Accountabilities
- Attending and participating effectively in misconduct hearings as required.
- Preparing for hearings by considering the relevant papers in advance, which will include reports and background information.
- Constructively challenging accepted facts and views in a hearing where appropriate.
- Following the procedure determined by the Chair of the Panel in order to review the facts of the case.
- Working with other members of the Panel to reach a view based on the balance of probabilities.
- Attending training that is relevant to the role and taking a proactive approach to considering what additional development may be appropriate.
The must haves
- To qualify for the role, you must live, work or study within Leicestershire. Leicester and Rutland and possess qualities such as integrity and independence of mind, commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, sound judgement and an objective approach.
- be over 18 years of age at the time of appointment.
- No prior knowledge is required as you will be supported within the role and given training and development, including the opportunity to shadow panel members at hearings to gain experience.
Next Steps
If this sounds the role for you, please click apply and answer the questions on the application form.
For further details please refer to the attached information pack.
To support you with your application please read our application guidance attached.
Vacancy closes on Sunday, 2 July 2023 at 23:55.
Who we are
The area we are responsible for covers over 2,500 square kilometres (over 965 square miles) and has a population of over one million. There is a rich diversity of communities all with their own policing needs. Many steps have been taken to bring policing back into the very heart of local communities and the OPCC has been instrumental in driving this change.
To find out more about Leicestershire Police and the OPCC and to understand how you can make a difference visit our careers website and the OPCC website.
We welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds and encourage anyone who has considered a career in policing to apply. We’re particularly keen to increase the number of females and candidates from black and minority ethnic communities and the LGBT community, so that we can truly reflect the communities that we serve in.
