CDT Operative
Cannabis Dismantling Team
Matrix
Grade C (£26,106- £28,653)
Full Time
Permanent
Edge Lane
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 participate in delivering the force response to managing commercial cannabis cultivation scenes by safely searching, dismantling and disposing of relevant property from within scenes where there is evidence of the commercial cultivation of cannabis.
Knowledge & Experience:
Successful completion of all relevant search training as determined by Matrix supervisors. To include open land, working at height and working in confined spaces.
Essential computer skills including database entry proficiency and a working knowledge of Force IT systems, Socrates (evidence tracking), STORM (command and control), Niche (incident and intelligence recording), Lotus Notes (e-mail), Origin (resource management), all intelligence systems in order to acquire relevant knowledge to effectively adhere to Force information supply requirements with respect to the provision of performance data.
Have knowledge of all legal and procedural issues relating to the dismantling and disposal of cannabis product. These will include PACE (Police & Criminal Evidence Act 1984), the Guide to the Criminal Procedure Rules 2012, the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971, Home Office Circulars 40 (1998), 005 (2004), 10 (2005) & 015 (2012) and the Drug Offences Definitive Guidelines.
Excellent written and oral communication skills to communicate professionally both within and external to the organisation. Have good presentation skills to enable training to policing partners in relation to what duties the CDT perform.
A high level of interpersonal skills including problem solving through creative thought.
Must display a level of confidentiality and integrity.
Written skills required to prepare evidence statements for Court purposes.
Postholder will be expected to complete all required force courses including Diversity and E-PDR familiarisation course.
A current, full driving licence is essential.
Please use the attached JDQ and Leadership Framework when completing your 1000 - word evidence.
Please click here for the full JDQ.
Please click here for the Leadership Framework.
Benefits
At Merseyside Police we value our employees, and we provide ample support and training to ensure you excel in your role, alongside receiving benefits such as:
- 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays pro rata (increasing to 30 days plus 8 bank holidays after 5 years full service)
- Local Government Pension Scheme with contributions from 5.5% to 11.5% depending on your salary.
- Access to on-site gyms – HQ and OCC
- Full Training in Food Safety, Health & Safety, COSHH and Allergen Safety
- Uniform and safety shoes provided
- Onsite free parking
- Option to become a member of the onsite unions.
- Discounts from various retailers via the Blue Light Scheme
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Taskers Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Support from our Health and Wellbeing Centre including Welfare Officers, Counselling, Physiotherapy and Mental Health Peer Supporters.
- Generous maternity/paternity and adoption leave entitlements.
- Sick pay provisions
We are committed to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion:
Building a workforce that represents our communities is important to us. We both aim to attract and keep people with the best skills and highest potential, and 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 females 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 our force. They also provide support & guidance throughout the job 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