Vacancy Information

If you have experience in conducting investigations and some time to spare, we have the perfect volunteer opportunity for you!

We are recruiting individuals with investigative experience to join us as Police Consultant Volunteers in our Investigation Teams.

We are looking for individuals to volunteer a minimum of six hours a week between the hours of 07:00 and 21:00 Monday to Sunday at Staines Police Station.

To apply for this role you will need to have a practical understanding of disclosure and the Criminal Procedure and Investigation Act (CPIA) 1996.

*If you do not have the specific skills and experience required for this role, you may wish to consider applying for one of our administrative roles within our investigation teams.

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.

Police Consultant Volunteers will work collaboratively with police officers and staff to expedite investigations and enhance the service provided to Surrey's communities.

By undertaking this role, you will support the following activities:

• conducting enquiries
• gathering and reviewing evidence
• obtaining witness statements
• responding to queries and providing updates regarding investigations

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

Skills & Experience

Police Consultant Volunteers will need to have a willingness and desire to support the police and the public, with great attention to detail and excellent communication skills.

To apply, you will need to have investigative experience and an understanding of disclosure and CPIA 1996. An accreditation in Professionalising Investigation Programme 2 (PIP2) is desirable, but not essential.

As part of a proactive policing team, you will need to be able to work independently and collaboratively, to plan and prioritise key tasks.

Previous experience of using Microsoft Office programmes and police incident recording systems such as Niche would be beneficial for this role as you will need to use these each time you volunteer.

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

• Police Consultant Volunteer - Investigations.pdf