Vacancy Information

The principle of policing by consent relies on the trust and confidence that the public has in the police service and the wider law enforcement community. The Professional Standards Departments (PSD) plays an important role in the maintenance of that trust and confidence. Trust and confidence can be undermined by a failure to manage misconduct and complaints or to investigate corruption effectively. It is essential that these matters are dealt with openly and robustly in force.

The Role & Key Responsibilities

The Professional Standards Department (PSD) would like to appoint a volunteer to support with chaperoning officers/staff to and from their appointments when they are invited to attend hearings at Sussex Police HQ, Lewes.

You will be responsible for:

• Meeting the member of staff/officer/witnesses at reception and chaperoning them until the time of their hearing.
• Taking them to the allocated room.
• Meeting the staff/officer/witness during any scheduled breaks and chaperoning them to an allocated room.
• Meeting the member of staff/officer/witness at the end of the hearing and chaperoning them off the premises.
• Helping with setting up the hearing room.

Please note; you will NOT attend the hearing or be given any information regarding the hearing/outcomes.

Volunteering hours will be dictated by the length of the misconduct hearings. Hearings can range from 1-2 days depending on the complexity of the case. Hearings are irregular, with approximately about 10 a year. At least one month’s notice will be given for the scheduled hearing.

Skills & Experience

• Interpersonal skills
• Ability to remain calm and professional

Why Volunteer With Us?

We take pride in looking after our volunteers, through volunteering you will have the opportunity to:

• Experience policing first-hand
• Meet new people and teams
• Learn and develop your skills
• Support your local community

We will reimburse any travel expenses you may incur whilst volunteering and we have recognition schemes in place for us to formally show our appreciation for your service.

As a police support volunteer you will have access to financial and mental well-being guidance and support, discounts for everyday spend, our on-site gyms and a range of sports clubs.

Volunteering with us will also allow you to apply for other voluntary and paid positions within the Force.

Further Information

For more information on the role, please email volunteer@sussex.police.uk

Diversity Statement

We are only as good as our people.  It's important that our officers and staff can be themselves in the workplace and we know that as an organisation we'll grow from the variety of thinking, approach, and the skills that diversity brings; all of which help us to deliver a better policing service. We strive to ensure how we deliver our services, provide information and how we recruit is open and accessible to all.

We have multiple staff support groups who help to improve our understanding of minority issues and ensure they are reflected in our work. We are proud members of Disability Confident, hold Race Equality Matters Trailblazer status, are a signatory of the Race at Work Charter and are aligned with the Armed Forces Covenant and the HeForShe movement.

We are committed to being an anti-racist police service. We promise to challenge injustice, ensure fairness and to uphold anti-racist principles in both our organisation and our communities. For more information, you can read our full anti-racism statement here.

We value the differences that people bring from all backgrounds and communities. Regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, disability, social status, or religious belief, we would love to hear from you.

Please use the following links to find out more on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at Surrey Police and Sussex Police

Additional Information

Following submission of your application you will receive a confirmation email with a copy of your application attached. Occasionally emails from this address can fall into spam/junk folders so please ensure this is checked regularly. You may wish to consider adding noreply@surreysussexpolice.as.recruitmail.com to your address/contact list to ensure you receive all communications.