Operational Support Officer - Coordination Unit - Grade C - 453

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated individual who enjoys working as part of a team, to join the Serious Crime Directorate Coordination unit in the position of Operational Support Officer. The successful applicant will play an important part in providing a range of support services to the Directorate and the units within.

The successful candidate should be confident to engage with GMP colleagues and should have the ability to work under pressure whilst remaining calm but firm.

With IT experience and of dealing with customers over the telephone you will have worked in a similar capacity, checking, recording, inputting and retrieving information.

Working with minimum supervision and to tight timescales together with producing work to the required standard is also essential to the role as is good written communication skills.

Greater Manchester Police is one of the largest police forces in the UK and is responsible for keeping its diverse population of almost three million people safe.

Greater Manchester is a vibrant region in the Northwest, spread over more than 1,200 sq km. Split over 10 metropolitan districts, it is billed as the most diverse city in Europe, whose residents draw on and contribute to its rich cultural legacy and collectively speak up to 200 different languages.

Recently awarded the ‘most improved force in the country’ after its latest police effectiveness, efficiency and legitimacy (PEEL) inspection in 2023, Greater Manchester Police remains committed to doing the basics of policing brilliantly, protecting the public, supporting victims and ensuring its workforce reflects the communities it serves.

GMP recognises that having a diverse workforce makes it more approachable and relevant to the public, and so we welcome applications from everyone.

Benefits:

As well as offering the chance of a rewarding career, there are other benefits to working for GMP.

Generous annual leave entitlement of 24 days, plus bank holidays, rising to 29 days after 5 years, and 32 after 10 years of service.

• A competitive salary
• Annual pay rise
• Generous Pension
• Maternity/paternity leave
• Healthcare and wellbeing support
• Opportunity to join GMP’s Sports and Social Club which offers a range of sporting activities
• Emergency Services blue light card discount
• Cycle Scheme
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