Overview
Case Progression Officer
Leamington Spa
Permanent Contract
Full Time
Salary (£27,789.00- £29,874.00)
The closing date for this post is 12 noon on 07th October 2024
Those currently eligible on the redeployment register will be given prior consideration.
The main purpose of the role is:
To support officers to ensure prosecution files meet quality and timeliness guidelines as specified within Directors guidance
To provide a case management and file building function in relation to the upgrading of all prosecution files in line with national standards.
To provide a case management and file building function in relation to road traffic collisions and other motoring offences.
Main Responsibilities:
To identify, obtain and collate additional information, including witness statements, defendant interviews, unused material, exhibits (CCTV), medical and forensic evidence etc., and necessary to prepare a full prosecution file in line with DPP Guidance, for crime, traffic and process related files.
To be the single point of contact with Crown Prosecution Service for all queries, additional evidence requirements for Court and unresolved issues.
To edit Unused Material and complete Disclosure Schedules in readiness for Officer in Case review/sign off.
To use digital playback systems to view CCTV footage ensuring the footage is evidential and that it is in the correct format for onward transmission to the CPS.
To create, update and maintain a ‘Bad Character’ Library, assisting officers and in preparation for a successful prosecution case.
To provide advice and support to operational officers on file preparation, quality and timeliness, including collision investigation.
Gather information from a range of sources in order to support action. Ensure the information is obtained ethically and in accordance with relevant legislation and policy.
Make best use of technology in order to support performance and interrogate Force systems such as PNC, GENIE, CRASH, PentiP, NDORS, PNLD and Athena to gather evidential information that can be used in securing a successful prosecution.
To undertake other duties commensurate with the nature, level of responsibility and grading of this post, as required.
Knowledge:
Educated to A level or equivalent qualification.
Demonstrable understanding of the Criminal Justice System, in particular with regard to the evidential requirements necessary for a successful prosecution.
Demonstrable understanding of the processes involved in bringing Offenders to justice.
Experience:
Experience of researching and collating complex information and presenting accurate, comprehensive documentation demonstrating a thorough attention to detail.
Key Skills:
Competent in the use of IT, including Microsoft packages.
Proven ability to work under pressure, able to manage high workloads to strict deadlines.
Proven ability to communicate at all levels, in writing and verbally.
Special Conditions:
Exposure to disturbing/unpleasant images or tasks.
Working hours between 0700 and 1700hrs within the Flexi- time scheme with a requirement to work outside of core office hours (0800-1600) on a rota as required
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 Warwickshire Police recruitment process to successfully complete vetting and credit checks.
We support the “Happy to talk flexible working” campaign, which aims to encourage uptake of flexible working for individuals, the flexible working options that may be considered for this role include;
Compressed Hours, Job Share, Part Time Working.