4070 Evidential Review Officer x2

Police Staff
Crime Management Investigation Standards
Criminal Investigation Unit
Gloucestershire
SC6
£26,865 - £28,725
Weekend Working
37
Permanent

2 x full time posts

Working with officers across the Force but based at a Police Station in one of our three local policing areas, the main purpose of the role is to provide proportionate case disposal decisions in line with Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Guidance for bail/RUI/voluntary attendance cases, act as a ‘gateway’ for Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) charging advice, and quality assure all prosecution file types (including ‘Wanted’ files); providing written and oral feedback, guidance and one to one support to officers. Responsibilities will also include keeping up to date with legislative changes whether by statute, case law, Home Office circulars, DPP’s guidance, codes of practice and force/CPS policies and procedures.

As part of a wider team, you will monitor the timely submission of prosecution files and be expected to organise and prioritise your joint workload to meet set timescales with minimum supervision.

You will need to demonstrate experience of problem solving and sound decision making, together with strong interpersonal, written and oral skills, including negotiation and influencing.  Significant relevant experience and proven skills in the investigation of crime or prosecution of offenders is essential as well as a good understanding of criminal law, legislation, policies and guidance relevant to the role. Knowledge and/or experience of the wider Criminal Justice and English Legal System is desirable.

Strong MS Office IT skills including Word, Excel and Outlook are essential, as well as a good understanding of UNIFI and other Police systems and databases. You must also have the capability to travel to different locations across the Force, a full driving licence is essential.

Agile working is supported to work two days a week from home.  The other three days to be based from Cheltenham or Tewkesbury Police station, although there is a degree of flexibility over working location.

Some working weekends will be required on a rota basis and some 7am starts required to process overnight remand files on a rotational basis, although these can be completed remotely.

27/09/2021, 23:55

This opportunity is closed to applications.