Case Builder
Case Builder
Criminal Justice
Merseyside Police Headquarters, Rose Hill
Permanent
Full Time
Grade D - £29,109 - £31,296
Merseyside Police
Are you looking for an exciting new challenge that will allow you to demonstrate your skills and share your experience within a fast-paced and dynamic working environment?
At Merseyside Police we understand that searching for your first job, your next job, or that big promotion is a huge milestone. Here at Merseyside Police we always think about what it’s like to be in your position when making those big decisions. It takes courage to make change happen in your life, and we’re here to help you with that.
We’re here for the first step, the next step, and the big step.
You’re not just a number to us. You’ve got to know you’ll love working here. It’s as important to us as you ‘being the right fit’. We want to help you feel what it’s like to work at Merseyside Police to see the value you can bring to any of our roles, and how we can help you grow. We’re never one-size-fits-all. Our careers are as unique as you are.
We’re a kind, ambitious and diverse team, always supporting and encouraging each other. Our people are extremely important to our business, without them we wouldn’t be where we are today, If you like what you hear, then we’d love you to apply!
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
An ability to interpret Force Policies, practice and legislation is essential, to be able to prepare files to the required standard and give advice when required. This will include developing an excellent knowledge of National File Standards Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act 1996 and Criminal Procedure Rules.
Desirable skills also include a good working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite of applications and a commitment to develop personal skills to interrogate relevant force databases, in order to utilise them to undertake the role. The postholder will need to keep up to date with changing requirements for digital case file assembly.
Developing working knowledge and experience of using force specific systems including Niche RMS and the Criminal Justice exchange within Criminal Justice framework.
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 desirable.
Post holder will need to demonstrate adaptability within a constantly evolving Criminal Justice system, being flexible about different ways of working and putting effort into making them work and develop an understanding how changes in Criminal Justice affect the wider community.
Clear and demonstrable professional and ethical standards in line with all force policies.
Please use the attached JDQ and Leadership Framework when completing your 1000 - word evidence, please provide copies of your qualifications and your CV.
Please click here for the full JDQ
Please click here for the Leadership Framework
Benefits
Merseyside Police operates a smarter working policy, and our management teams will be happy to talk to you about how we could meet both your flexible working needs and the needs of the role you are applying for.
Flexi working – hours from 07:00 – 19:00 – core working hours are 10:00-15:00 Monday to Friday
Annual Leave – 25 days plus 8 days bank holiday rising to 30 days plus 8 days bank holiday after 5 years
Hybrid and office working – up to 2 days working from home for fulltime staff and 1 day for part time staff.
Local government pension contributions are between 5.5% to 11.5 % dependent on your salary.
Gym on site at our HQ and OCC – Membership £5 per month
Free onsite parking
On site bistro
Staff networks
Wellbeing programme
Ongoing training
Our commitment to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion:
Building a workforce that represents our communities is important to us. We aim to attract & keep people with the best skills & highest potential. We want to attract a diverse range of individuals into our force who might not have considered a career with us before.
We particularly welcome applications from women and black & ethnic minority candidates.
To help us achieve a workforce that represents our communities, we have a dedicated team working to encourage people from diverse communities to build their career with us. They provide support & guidance throughout the application process to candidates from under-represented groups.
To find out more about the support on offer from our dedicated Outreach team please click here or contact us at Outreach@merseyside.police.uk