Police Officer - Protection Order Caseworker DVPO EOI-PYS-398
Leeds
Protection Order Caseworker
Domestic Violence Protection Order (DVPO)
Safeguarding Central Governance Unit
Merrion House, Leeds
Applications are invited from Substantive Constables who have completed their 2-year probationary period by the closing date of this advert.
We are looking to recruit a Protection Order Caseworker to join the DVPO team, in the Safeguarding Central Governance Unit based in Leeds. Please note that the attached role profile is a staff role profile but this post will be taken up by a Police Constable.
Working as part of a small team and in conjunction with Districts, you will be responsible for gathering evidence and preparing case files in order to obtain Civil Protection Orders, such as Domestic Violence Protection Orders and also prosecuting perpetrators who breach these orders. You will have a high level of confidence, and be passionate about safeguarding and protecting the vulnerable.
Eligible candidates will come with excellent communication skills, including a good command of written and spoken English.
You will need to work to tight deadlines in a pressured environment, including gathering evidence and creation of files in order to acquire civil orders.
You will need to publicly present evidence in court coherently and confidently, as the role of 'prosecutor' in a civil proceeding.
Furthermore, you must be able to successfully complete training in the preparation and successful presentation of Protection Orders.
You will already have good IT skills and a working knowledge of MS Office software such as Word, Excel and Outlook, as well as an ability to gather, analyse, interpret and report information. Experience in Niche, Corvus and PNC would be an advantage.
The role covers standard office hours, Monday to Friday, however you must be prepared to work flexibly and work from different locations to suit the needs of the unit but be aware that all court cases are heard in Leeds. The pattern of working will be agreed with the line manager.
The successful candidate will be subject to personal and financial vetting checks prior to appointment.
Please refer to the Role Profile to ensure you meet the essential criteria for this role.
The application process will close at 23:55 hours on the 20th of February 2023.
Domestic Violence Protection Order (DVPO)
Safeguarding Central Governance Unit
Merrion House, Leeds
Applications are invited from Substantive Constables who have completed their 2-year probationary period by the closing date of this advert.
We are looking to recruit a Protection Order Caseworker to join the DVPO team, in the Safeguarding Central Governance Unit based in Leeds. Please note that the attached role profile is a staff role profile but this post will be taken up by a Police Constable.
Working as part of a small team and in conjunction with Districts, you will be responsible for gathering evidence and preparing case files in order to obtain Civil Protection Orders, such as Domestic Violence Protection Orders and also prosecuting perpetrators who breach these orders. You will have a high level of confidence, and be passionate about safeguarding and protecting the vulnerable.
Eligible candidates will come with excellent communication skills, including a good command of written and spoken English.
You will need to work to tight deadlines in a pressured environment, including gathering evidence and creation of files in order to acquire civil orders.
You will need to publicly present evidence in court coherently and confidently, as the role of 'prosecutor' in a civil proceeding.
Furthermore, you must be able to successfully complete training in the preparation and successful presentation of Protection Orders.
You will already have good IT skills and a working knowledge of MS Office software such as Word, Excel and Outlook, as well as an ability to gather, analyse, interpret and report information. Experience in Niche, Corvus and PNC would be an advantage.
The role covers standard office hours, Monday to Friday, however you must be prepared to work flexibly and work from different locations to suit the needs of the unit but be aware that all court cases are heard in Leeds. The pattern of working will be agreed with the line manager.
The successful candidate will be subject to personal and financial vetting checks prior to appointment.
Please refer to the Role Profile to ensure you meet the essential criteria for this role.
The application process will close at 23:55 hours on the 20th of February 2023.
West Yorkshire Police is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010.
Applicants should be aware that it is not always possible to carry out adequate vetting checks on persons who have not been resident within the UK for the last five years. Therefore, where this applies, applicants may be refused because it was not possible to vet them to the appropriate standard.
No Shift Allowance
This opportunity is closed to applications.