Crime Bureau Supervisor


Posted on 29th Oct 2019

Crime Bureau Supervisor

Crime Bureau Supervisor

Hindlip, Worcestershire

Permanent Contract

Full Time

The closing date for this post is 12 noon on Monday 11th November 2019.

Those currently eligible on the redeployment register will be given prior consideration.

The main purpose of the role is to receive and record emergency and non-emergency requests for policing service, determining the level of response required by THRIVE risk assessment, to include recording the crime/incident report and conduct telephone based investigations for crimes where police deployment is not required. Where possible provide resolution of the contact/crime at the first point of contact.

Main Responsibilities:

To take calls reporting low level volume crime from members of the public, carrying out initial risk assessment of the call and if appropriate recording on force systems, capturing data at the first opportunity in accordance with National Standards of Incident and Crime Recording.

To provide support to the OCC for taking calls from members of the public when the service level agreement for call handling is not being met, ensuring the calls are graded to ensure that appropriate deployment is made.

To make initial contact with victims of crime and then during the investigative cycle and pre-charge stage, providing timely updates to victims of crime in accordance with the Victim Code.

To record and investigate non-deployable crime, ensuring all investigative opportunities are taken.

Arrange recovery and to review CCTV footage. Upload and circulate images if appropriate.

Complete victim and witness statements, which can be completed over the telephone and manage police exhibits appropriately.

Complete all general office based enquiries as part of the investigative cycle.

Manage undetected crime reports to support operational policing by maintaining oversight of critical business area as appropriate (e.g. missing / wanted persons, stolen vehicles).

Make an assessment on crimes where there are no further evidential opportunities and file as appropriate.

Make an assessment on crimes where there are further evidential opportunities when a suspect has been identified, which cannot be managed internally and prepare handover packages to pass for further investigation and/or arrest by Police Officers.

To update, analyse and interrogate IT record and intelligence systems in accordance with Force Policy, Management of Police Information (MOPI) and National guidelines.

To undertake tutoring and mentoring of staff.

To undertake other duties commensurate with the nature, level of responsibility and grading of this post, as required.

Experience/Skills:

5 GCSE’s including English Language A-C grade or equivalent

Experience in working as part of a team.

Experience of working in a busy customer service environment.

Experience of decision making in relation to issues of threat, harm and risk.

Proven ability to gather and collate information using appropriate questioning techniques and create and maintain accurate records.

Proven ability to work under pressure, managing high and varied workloads, by prioritisation of tasks to work to strict deadlines in a customer service environment.

Special Conditions:

Shift working

Weekend working

Wearing of Uniform

Exposure to disturbing/unpleasant images or tasks

Hearing Test

We want our organisation to be as diverse as the community it serves. We welcome applicants from all sections of the community.

You will be required as part of West Mercia Police recruitment process to successfully complete vetting and credit checks.

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