XA788 Processing Officer- Prosecutions & Casualty Prevention Unit **External**
Processing Officer
Operational Support - Prosecution & Casualty Prevention Unit
Bradford
5 full-time permanent posts (37 hours)
West Yorkshire Police is looking to recruit Processing Officers to join the Prosecution and Casualty Prevention Unit based in Bradford.
As a Unit, the Prosecution and Casualty Prevention team is responsible for the processing and handling of all camera detections in the West Yorkshire Police area. This includes the offering of National Driver Re-training scheme courses. The role entails dealing with telephone enquiries from members of the public concerning the issuance of tickets, summonses, postal requisitions and judicial enforcement, the processing of DVLA, fraud, and freedom of information enquiries submitted to the Force.
As a Processing Officer, it will be your responsibility to ensure the Unit is consistently providing an effective prosecution service to the organisation, partner agencies and HM Courts. It will involve data input, case management, file processing and decision making on behalf of the Unit to ensure that all the required objectives within the portfolio are met. It will also entail ensuring that output is maintained and that court deadlines are adhered to in accordance with policy and legislation. The successful candidate will also travel to attend court as may be required.
The following benefits are offered:
• A starting salary of £21,432 rising to £22,677 per annum.
• A generous annual leave allowance of 25 days per year rising to 30 days after 5 years plus statutory bank holidays.
• A flexi-time scheme based on a standard working day of 7 hours 24 minutes and a 37-hour week.
• A generous pension scheme.
• An employee assistance service – accessible 24/7 and providing counselling and financial advice for you and your immediate relatives.
• A cycle to work scheme.
• Optional membership of the Blue Light scheme - discounts include Asda and Costco.
• Access to the Company shop.
To be considered for this post, candidates must be able to demonstrate previous experience of working in an administrative or clerical environment. Previous experience of working in a similar customer focused and confidential environment is also required as is knowledge of computerised databases and software packages, specifically Microsoft Office. To ensure the delivery of an efficient service provision which meets our customers' requirements, you must also have a flexible approach to working hours.
Please view the role profile for a full description of the required skills and experience.
The successful applicant will be subject to personal and financial vetting checks prior to appointment.
The application process will close at 23:55 hours on 29th July 2023.
Previous applicants, within last 6 months, need not apply.
The post is suitable for job share.
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 three years. Therefore, where this applies, applicants may be refused because it was not possible to vet them to the appropriate standard.
For a detailed description of the Competency and Values levels required please refer to the http://www.college.police.uk/What-we-do/Development/competency-and-values-framework/Documents/Competency-and-Values-Framework-for-Policing_4.11.16.pdf (This link may be copied and pasted into your browser). This document will assist you in completing the Evidence of Achievement section of the application form. Please note: the Evidence of Achievement section will not be visible until the employment section has been completed.
This opportunity is closed to applications.