About The Role
We are looking for someone to join our team where you will act as a gate keeper for prosecution cases by preparing files and supporting their progression through the Criminal Justice System and will be the link between our serving police officers and the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS).
Key accountabilities include but are not limited to :
1. Act as a gatekeeper for all cases. Obtain, triage, quality
assure and submit case files to the CPS for pre-charge advice, in line with
National File Standards and the Director Generals’ Guidelines on
disclosure.
2. Monitor and receive responses and charging decisions from the CPS
and disseminate to the OIC.
3. Prepare, quality assure and submit accurate prosecution files which
help to ensure successful prosecution rates.
4. Obtain, quality assure, redact, reformat and prepare any
supporting/additional evidence. Liaise with the Officer in the Case (OIC)
and the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) to undertake further evidential
enquiries when required, ensuring they are managed within the agreed
timeframe(s).
5. Develop and apply knowledge of National File Standards, legal points to
prove and disclosure protocols to ensure that key evidence accompanies
prosecution files before submission to the CPS.
6. Undertake daily disposal searches and ensure prosecution materials
are provided to the CPS by morning deadline. Conduct further hourly
checks to ensure all required information is provided to the CPS and the
Courts to ensure an effective remand court hearing.
If you like the sound of this exciting opportunity please take a look at the full role profile which is attached - CJU Casework officer.
What’s On Offer
As members of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary police staff you will have access to a wide benefits package*, including but not limited to:
- Family friendly policies supporting those with caring responsibilities.
- Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 24 days in addition to public holidays, rising to 29 after five years’ service.
- Access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Retail, holiday and leisure discounts through Hampshire Police Leisure and Sports Club or Blue Light Card
- Excellent wellbeing support and access to Employee Assistance Programme
- Staff representation groups and inclusion network
Eye test vouchers.
Essential Qualifications
Educated to QCF Level 2 (3-5 passes) OR work
experience deemed to have brought the postholder to a
comparable level.
Essential Experience
Proven experience working in a busy administrative
environment, undertaking complex administrative tasks to a
high standard.
Competencies and personal Qualities
We are Undefined Aware - Level 1
We Take Ownership - Level 1
We Undefined Critically - Level 1
Please make yourself aware of our Values, These maybe asked at interview
Please see the attached form to help with filling out the application form.
Contact details for an informal discussion
Please contact the Recruitment Team at police.recruitment@hampshire.police.uk or on 023 8045 1611
