Vacancy Information

If you are an enthusiastic and committed individual, with administrative experience and time to spare, we would love to hear from you!

We are looking for volunteer administrators to support our Investigation Teams at Wray Park, Reigate.

Typically, we will need your support for six to eight hours a week between 09:00 and 16:00 Monday to Friday (hours will be dependent on the Investigation Team you join).

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.

Chief Constable Tim De Meyer & Chief Constable Jo Shiner

The Role & Key Responsibilities

From your first day with us you will be part of a policing family making a real difference.

It is our mission to identify and protect vulnerable people, prevent and respond to harm and keep people safe.

This role will give you the opportunity to volunteer within proactive policing teams alongside officers investigating serious and complex crimes.

You will be involved in a number of tasks within an office environment including:

• Administrative duties such as handling phone queries, collecting and distributing post, ordering office supplies and filing.
• Reviewing crime reports
• Maintaining databases and spreadsheets

More information about the responsibilities of this role can be found in the role profile attached to the bottom of this advert.

Skills & Experience

As a volunteer in this role, you will need to have previous experience in administration, good communication skills and the ability to work both as part of a team and independently.

To be successful, you must be able to use a range of Microsoft programmes including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams.

You will need to be able to use your time efficiently to organise and prioritise the tasks that are assigned to you.

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 further information, please see the role profile attached to the bottom of this advert. If you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact us via volunteer@surrey.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.

Attachments

• Volunteer Administrator - Investigations.pdf