Investigations Case Builder
Investigations, St Anne Street
PVPU
Grade D - £27,789 - £29,874
36.5 hours
Permanent
Merseyside Police is a dynamic, challenging, rewarding place to work: we take pride in everything we do.
The best performing urban Force as graded by HMICFRS to date, our strategy is simply to put the communities of Merseyside first. We have a strong focus on continuous improvement in the areas we're passionate about: ending Violence Against Women & Girls; tackling Serious Organised Crime & County Lines; strengthening our approach to Diversity & Inclusion; building trust & confidence through Community Engagement.
You'll be working for a friendly employer who has a passion for investing in our people and creating the conditions so you can thrive and be your best self. You'll be based in our newly opened state-of-the-art Headquarters with onsite facilities such as a modern gym, a well-being room, a multi-faith room, coffee shop & restaurant, along with agile meeting and breakout areas - all equipped with video conferencing facilities.
Job Purpose
To reduce the administrative burden on operational officers assuming responsibility for upgrading of prosecution files in accordance with National File Building Standards and to present specified cases at Magistrates court dealing with queries, legal matters and applying for costs
Knowledge & Experience
You should be qualified to Level 4 in Business / Criminal Justice or other relevant subject and / or significant experience of law / police procedures in order to prepare files to the required standard and give advice when required. This will include an excellent knowledge of National File Standards Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act 1996 and Criminal Procedure Rules.
Knowledge of relevant IT systems or be willing to learn them.
You will need to keep up to date with changing requirements for digital case file assembly.
Ability to plan and organise, manage priorities, balancing resources and work to deadlines monitoring delivery to ensure required standard is met.
Experience of working with Criminal Justice Partners is desired but not essential.
Be able to demonstrate adaptability within a constantly evolving Criminal Justice system, being flexible about different ways of working and putting effort into making them work is desirable.
Understands how changes in Criminal Justice affect the wider community.
Clear and demonstrable professional and ethical standards in line with all policies.
Please use the attached JDQ and Leadership Framework when completing your 1000 - word evidence, please provide copies of your qualifications and your CV.
Click here for the full JDQ
Click here for the Leadership Framework