Vacancy Information

Division / Department - Criminal Justice
Grade - Grade 8
Status - Full Time and Part Time Available
Contract Type - Permanent
Salary Grade Range - £27,747 - £29,649
Working Hours - 37.0 Hours per Week
Shift Allowance - Yes
Politically Restricted - No
Location - Brighton, Crowhurst Road

The starting salary for this role will usually be at the bottom of the salary range and will be pro-rata if the working hours are less than full time. 

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.

In this role you will be joining a team that is responsible for carrying out Identification parades in line with the Police and Criminal Evdidence Act (PACE) - Code D. This process involves witnesses to specific crimes being guided through a process where they are asked to view a number of images in order to test whether they can pick the suspect out or not in an investigation.

You will also be trained up to be the Sussex Police E-Fit officer as part of the secondary element to this role.  Allowing you to produce computer generated facial images as described by a witness in order that the identification of an offender may be obtained. 

In your ID officer role you will be responsible for:

Examining and extracting information from requests made by operational officers for Identification procedures to be held at the unit or satellite stations ensuring sufficient and detailed information to satisfy the legal requirements of PACE and the procedural requirements of the ID Unit.

Provision of an administrative support service to all witnesses / victims attending Video Film Identifications including (a) the initial reception of each witness / victim at the unit (b) fully explaining procedures to them and where appropriate, escorting them around the unit, and (c) ensuring they are constantly supervised before and after the parade.

Maintenance and updating the diary / booking system for ID procedures, and management information, ensuring that the database complies with current policy on the use of computer systems and with Data Protection legislation.

Preparation of a file for each parade, incorporating specific information extracted from information initially provided by the officer in the case (OIC) to ensure subsequent procedures comply with PACE and appropriate evidence is documented.

Conducting the filming of suspects both in custody and those returning voluntarily.

Using images from the database to produce video identification parades including the suspects and then conducting the viewing by witnesses and solicitors.

Attendance at court in relation to the preparation and conducting of identification procedures.

Operation of CCTV and video recording / editing equipment in the unit to create evidential visual recordings of the procedures.

Responsibility for maintaining operating levels of consumables within the unit, ensuring that orders are placed to restock the consumables when necessary

To act as the first point of contact for Sussex Police and outside agencies regarding any ID related issues.

In your role as an E-FIT officer you will be responsible for:

Providing information in the most suitable format utilising imaging tools and software. The software used will be specialist.

Producing a computer generated facial image as described by a witness in order that the identification of an offender may be obtained.

Advising and assisting in all aspects of investigations regarding facial identification matters by informing Investigating Officers of all ranks in relation to tactical and legislative issues.

Ensuring compliance with the relevant national NPCC guidelines on Facial Identification and legislation most notably PACE.

Research new methods in Facial Identification and how these will affect Sussex Police’s ability to investigate crime. Ensure that the Force is correctly briefed regarding this issue.

Developing and delivering training in the use of Facial Imaging and advise on current legislation.

Liaising with stakeholders and undertake Intelligence Development as directed.

 

Skills & Experience

You will need:

• Good communication skills, both verbal and written and should possess Grade C, GCSE in English or equivilant.
• Good computer skills, with previous experience of accessing and interrogating databases
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team. You will need to be able to plan, manage and prioritise your workload while responding flexibly to changing demands.
• Good administrative and organisational skills in order to plan and organise effective identification procedures.
• Have good interpersonal skills with the ability to show empathy with victims of crime whilst remaining polite and professional with suspects.

Additional Requirements:

• The post holder will be required to wear Sussex Police uniform
• The current shift pattern involves a mixture of day shifts (0800-1600) and late shifts (1400-2200) over a 4 week period, with 1 on call weekend every 4 weeks.
• The post holder should be prepared to be flexible at short notice depending on operational demand.
• The post holder will be willing to travel where necessary to conduct procedures at other locations both within and on occasion outside of the Sussex Police Area.
• You must have a valid UK Driving licence and be prepared to drive between Police Stations and/or witness locations using Sussex Police Vehicles.

Why Work With Us?

Policing is an exciting 24/7 business and we all have commitments outside work. We’re invested in supporting people to balance their life with work and we encourage flexible working. We are open to conversations about job shares and part time working.

We take pride in looking after our people and offer a variety of benefits;

• career progression
• contributory pension scheme (LGPS)
• generous annual leave allowance
• discounts for everyday spend
• on-site gyms and a range of sports clubs
• generous and supportive parental leave
• financial and mental wellbeing guidance and support
• discounted contributory healthcare scheme

Please use the following links for more information on the benefits of working with Surrey Police or Sussex Police

Further Information

For further information about this opportunity please contact the ID Unit Inspector - Jason Wilson - via email - jason.wilson@sussex.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.

This post is being advertised in parallel with Force redeployment processes.  Any redeployees who are identified will be given preference.  This may result in the post being withdrawn at any point during the recruitment process.

Please note that not all jobs are available for internal candidates across both Forces, the current agreed recruitment principles are;

• vacancies in collaborated units are available to all officers and staff across both Forces
• vacancies in non-collaborated units are only available to officers and staff within the Force with the vacancy unless it is advertised externally
• if the vacancy is advertised externally and an officer or member of staff from the other Force is successful it will result in a transfer of employment

Surrey Police and Sussex Police Special Constables, Volunteers and Agency Staff (excluding self employed workers) covered under the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) are eligible to apply for internal advertised posts.