Police Led Prosecution Assistant

Location: Lloyd house Birmingham

Monday to Friday covering between the hours of 7am and 5pm. The hours of work are 36.5hrs a week at times agreed by management. Duties may vary according to local operational needs.

Purpose of the role

To have up to date knowledge of force policies and legislation to specified proceedings.
To interpret and apply Criminal and Traffic Law to access the quality of files.
To liaise with victims, witness, defendants/defence advocates and external agencies.
To provide assistance at times of abstractions in a PLP court as a court co-ordinator.
To ensure the efficiency and the smooth running of the case.
Obtaining availability for officers and victims/witnesses.
To allocate ‘Not Guilty Anticipated Plea’ file-build requests
To update force systems with SJP and PLP case disposal information
To input relevant data into Connect and PLP Excel spread sheet
Attend and actively contribute to meetings representing the Police Prosecution Manager when necessary. Focussing on improving performance and ensuring that decisions are communicated and actioned appropriately.
The Police Led Assistant will report directly to the Police Led Prosecutor
Any other tasks commensurate with grade.

Specific role responsibilities

Manage, review and progress specified and de-specified cases; ensure all relevant checks have been carried out prior and information is available to support WMP prosecution.
Assist the Police Prosecutors with legal arguments and the preparation for effective trial hearings for CPS, which may involve requesting further enquiries to be made.
To have up to date knowledge of force policies and legislation to specified proceedings.
To interpret and apply Criminal and Traffic Law to access the quality of files and ensure appropriate disclosure is made in accordance with the Attorney General’s Guidelines on Disclosure and the Criminal Procedure and Investigation Act 1996.
To provide assistance at times of abstractions in a PLP court as a court co-ordinator
To liaise with victims, witness, defendants/defence advocates and external agencies.
Obtaining availability for officers and victims/witnesses. To maintain appropriate systems and procedures in accordance with force policy and Data Protection Act and process dead files under MOPI guideline
To collate and record performance indicators and statistical data and prepare relevant timely management information.
To liaise with internal and external agencies efficiently to ensure justice.
To action internal and external correspondence efficiently to ensure justice.
To actively participate in meetings where appropriate.
To task officers with ‘Not Guilty Anticipated Plea’ file-build requests
To update force systems with SJP and PLP case disposal information
To input relevant data into CONNECT and PLP Excel spread sheet
To monitor the PLP e-mail account.
To carry out any other duties commensurate with the purpose and grading of the post that may be required.

Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge and experience of interpreting and applying Criminal and Traffic Law to access the quality of associated files of evidence and making sound disposals decisions.
Knowledge of current Road Traffic Legislation, Attorney Generals Guidance on Disclosure and Criminal Procedure and Investigation Act 1996.
Excellent oral and written communication skills to provide guidance and influence at all levels on matters appertaining to the role.
Evidence of successfully planning and progressing series of work within guidelines.
Evidence of been able to work without direct supervision and under pressure to ensure deadlines are adhered to.
To compile statistics and management information in relation specified proceedings as required.
Able to use IT and software packages

By choosing to join West Midlands Police you will receive an enhanced benefits package including:

Fair remuneration with progression opportunities and access to a very competitive pension scheme.
Enhanced annual leave in addition to public holiday entitlements.
Discounts across travel, parking, daily costs of living and leisure activities.
A comprehensive wellbeing package including 24/7 support, free eye tests and flu jabs.

Probationary Policy:

Under the Probation Policy, if you are currently in your probation period, “during your probationary period you will not be permitted to apply for alternative police staff roles within the Force unless there are exceptional circumstances. In such cases, you would require the support of your line manager prior to applying for alternative roles, and if successful, your probationary period will start over.”- Policies - Probation Period (Police Staff) (wmpad.local)

Vetting: Successful applicants will be required to pass Recruitment Vetting and Counter Terrorism Clearance scrutiny prior to commencing their role, this will include a full background & financial disclosure as part of the vetting process.

Medical: Appointment to this role will be dependent upon successfully medical checks, which may include a drugs test and if required a fitness test.

Prospective officers and staff must be held to a higher standard of behaviour and accountability than members of the public, and that therefore their right to privacy can be fettered in certain circumstances. This is to ensure that members of the police are fully aware and accountable for the unique powers entrusted to them and the standards of professional behaviour they swear to uphold.

West Midlands Police is a Disability Confident Leader - the highest level an organisation can achieve under the scheme run by the Department of Work and Pensions. As part of our commitment we operate a ‘Disability Confident Interview Scheme’ - all candidates who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role will be offered an interview.

It is important to note that there may be occasions where it is not practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people who meet the essential criteria for the job. For example: in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. In these circumstances, the employer could select the candidates who best meet the essential criteria for the job, as they would do for non-disabled applicants.

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