Op Apprentice supports the force’s response to high-volume business crime; this is a key force priority and involves partnership work across the divisions to improve community engagement with the affected businesses to tackle business crime and provide support to business communities and to ultimately reduce the impact of business crime.
Chief Constables' MessageWe 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 Op Apprentice team deal with the most prolific offenders within business crime, and it is vital that evidence is captured at the earliest opportunity to support cases going to the CPS. The volunteer will be supporting with CCTV clips that received from businesses and creating single compilation of evidence.
• Supporting the Op Apprentice team by accessing the NICE system and creating a single compilation of CCTV images from a catalogue of images.
• Creating a unique image number and exhibit number for each compilation.
• Supporting the Op Apprentice team with other administrative tasks.
• IT proficient – a good working knowledge of all Microsoft packages.
• Good interpersonal skills – attention to detail and strong communication skills.
• Organisation – ability to manage tasks and meet deadlines.
We take pride in looking after our volunteers, through volunteering you will have the opportunity to:
• Experience policing first-hand
• Meet new people and teams
• Learn and develop your skills
• Support your local community
We will reimburse any travel expenses you may incur whilst volunteering and we have recognition schemes in place for us to formally show our appreciation for your service.
As a police support volunteer you will have access to financial and mental well-being guidance and support, discounts for everyday spend, our on-site gyms and a range of sports clubs. Volunteering with us will also allow you to apply for other voluntary and paid positions within the Force.
Please contact volunteer@sussex.police.uk for any additional information.
Diversity StatementWe 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
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