6177 Dog Legislation Officer

Gloucestershire Police Specialist Operations are seeking a highly motivated person to assist with coordinating and managing all matters relating to dangerous dogs/banned breeds within Gloucestershire policing area, by providing support and guidance to police officers in the management of Dangerous Dog incidents; liaising with key stake holders to ensure dangerous animals are properly managed to minimise risk to the public and the Constabulary; and through gathering evidence of offences and presenting to the relevant court in a clear manner. 

Main roles and responsibilities

• To advise and/or prepare evidential files ensuring that they are completed to a high standard, and to work in partnership with the Crown Prosecution Service and other partner agencies to ensure proportionate legal sanctions are achieved at court.
• To provide a Point of Contact facility for Dangerous Dog legislation, offering guidance, investigation, file preparation and providing tactical advice on appropriate legislation and legal remedies to officers and staff in relation to Dangerous Dogs and all associated matters.
• To advise, plan and conduct detailed interviews with suspects and witnesses in relation to dangerous dog-related crime matters.
• To provide advice and guidance to force media teams.
• To manage kennel contractors including the day-to-day welfare of seized dogs.

Recent investigative/file preparation knowledge/experience is desired.

Upon commencement of role, there will be an emphasis on investigating and submitting files related to Prohibited breed prosecutions for a period of time to support the Police response to recent amendments to the Dangerous Dogs Act.

Please refer to the Role Profile document when completing the Statement in support of your application section of the form. In this section, you are required to provide evidence with specific examples for each of the Essential criteria included under the Experience and Qualifications section of the Role Profile. For each of the criteria, please write a paragraph detailing how your experience, qualifications, skills and abilities meet the minimum criteria for the role. Applicants who do not provide this required evidence will unfortunately not be invited to interview. If you require help and support with your application, you can register your interest with Better Together - Gloucestershire Constabulary (tal.net)

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At Gloucestershire Constabulary we recognise the benefits of increasing diversity across our force and the value of building a representative workforce. That is why it is important that people from ethnically diverse backgrounds and under-represented groups, including those with a disability, apply and help us deliver excellence in policing throughout Gloucestershire. We are a proud Disability Confident Employer and are committed to providing equal opportunities. You may wish to register with our Talent Bank- the link can be found here: https://gloucestershireconstabulary.tal.net/vx/appcentre-External/brand-3/candidate/so/pm/8/pl/12/opp/457-Register-your-interest-with-Better-Together/en-GB