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.
Evidential Typing Assistants prepare typed verbatim transcripts and summary records of police interviews conducted under caution; typed witness statements; and 999 emergency telephone call transcripts in support of prosecution cases that are put before the criminal courts
Applications are invited from enthusiastic individuals for the position of Evidential Typing Assistant based in the Case Management Unit at Wednesfield police station near Wolverhampton. The successful candidate will work with a dedicated team to prepare typed documents in accordance with strict deadlines.
Key responsibilities:
- To prepare typed, accurate, balanced and reliable summary records and verbatim transcripts of voluntary police interviews and interviews conducted under caution, in accordance with the Manual of Guidance for the preparation, processing and submission of case files
- To prepare typed witness statements and verbatim transcripts of 999 Emergency Telephone Calls
- To maintain accurate records and ensure the security of recorded media and associated documentation
Essential Skills:
- Ability to prepare accurate, reliable and balanced summaries of interview
- Can evidence accurate audio and copy typing experience with a typing speed in excess of 50 words per minute.
- Have good communication skills (including telephone techniques)
- Have ability to use MS Word, MS TEAMS
- Excellent keyboard skills
Desirable Skills:
Familiarity with bespoke computer systems
Previous experience summarising interviews conducted under caution would be advantageous.
Benefit Statement:
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
Comprehensive benefits including pension, Blue Light Card, and employee assistance programme.
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: Successful applicants will be subject to a medical assessment which may include a drug or hearing test.
Interview: Applicants will be subject to a typing test as part of the recruitment process, Interview dates: Mid April 2026.
Location: Wednesfield Police Station, Hours: Variable between 07:00 – 17:00 Monday to Thursday, 07:00 – 16:00 Fridays
Contact: For further information email careers@westmidlands.police.uk
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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