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.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Receive and service initial reports of crimes which are assessed as Category D ‘non-emergency crime demand.
- Be victim focused, assessing threat, risk, harm and vulnerability of victims.
- Investigate recorded crimes by gathering initial evidence with victims and identifying further enquiries and supportive evidence.
- Make early assessments as to whether a crime investigation is solvable based on reasonable lines of enquiry, including victim support / proportionality.
- Communicate with the public effectively throughout the entire process, manage expectations and adhere to the Victim Code.
- Manage a workload, complete initial investigations, initial investigation action plans, capture and log information and intelligence appropriately using Force systems.
- Identify children and other vulnerable persons who may be at risk and ensure that these risks are recorded and assessed; and, where appropriate, escalated for further investigation and deployment of mitigation measures.
- Comply with National Crime Recording Standards and Crime Data Integrity requirements especially where new crimes are disclosed during victim engagement.
- Make referrals to partners and support agencies, where appropriate.
- Undertake other duties appropriate to the grade and character of work as may be reasonably required.
Skills & Experience
- Excellent written and oral communications skills.
- Excellent organisational skills and an ability to prioritise and manage a workload.
- The ability to act autonomously in the workplace without direction from supervisors.
- Be able to communicate difficult messages to the public effectively and sensitively.
- Knowledge of Police Systems and use of NICHE and STORM. The writing of evidential statements and gathering initial evidence packages.
- Applicants will need the confidence to make decisions and communicate difficult messages.
- Proven ability in problem solving and working under time limits/to deadlines.
- Be able to pass work on to colleagues and sometime more senior officers/staff members through engagement.
- IT literate the ability to pick up systems quickly. The role involves the use of a number of systems including STORM, Niche and Microsoft Office and other remote engagement technology (training to be provided).
- Emotional resilience in dealing with investigations involving vulnerable people (both children and adults).
- Ability to be open to changing ideas, perceptions and ways of working. Adapt to change and be flexible as the need arises while encouraging others to do the same Identifying and dealing with competing priorities in the workplace.
- To undertake all such other duties to the grade and character of work as may be required, including the specific duties of similar posts sensitively.
- Please note, Professional Investigation Qualifications are not necessary for this application as training with be provided to successful applicants
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
- on-site gyms and a range of sports clubs
- generous and supportive parental leave
- financial and mental wellbeing guidance and support
Further Information
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