XA809 Processing Officer - Prosecutions & Casualty Prevention Unit **External**
Processing Officer
Prosecution & Casualty Prevention Unit
Operational Support
Location: Bradford
Several full-time permanent positions (37 hours per week)
West Yorkshire Police is looking to recruit Processing Officers to join the Prosecution and Casualty Prevention Unit based in Bradford.
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, dealing with telephone enquiries from members of the public concerning the issuance of tickets, summonses, postal requisitions and judicial enforcement, and 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 Force, to partner agencies, and to HM courts. The role will involve data input, case management, file processing, and decision making on behalf of the Unit to ensure all the required objectives within the portfolio are met. Maintaining output and adherence to court deadlines in accordance with policy and legislation, will also form part of the role.
To be considered, you must be able to demonstrate previous experience of working in an administrative or clerical environment. As well as previous experience of working in a similar ‘customer focused’ and confidential environment, you must also have knowledge of computerised databases and software packages, specifically Microsoft Office.
A flexible approach to working hours, to ensure the delivery of a service that meets customer demand, is also a requirement. Appointed candidates will also be required travel to attend court.
The role attracts the following benefits:
• A generous annual leave allowance of 25 days per year, rising to 30 days after 5 years, plus statutory bank holidays.
• Flexi-time scheme based on a standard working day of 7 hours 24 minutes and a 37-hour week.
• A Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• An Employee Assistance Service (EAS) – 24/7 access to helplines, online resources, and services to support the wellbeing of you and your family.
• The option to participate in a ‘cycle to work’ scheme.
• The option to participate in the emergency services discount scheme known as ‘Blue Light’ - providing members with thousands of discounts both online and on the high street.
For a full description of the role and the required skills and experience please view the role profile.
To apply:
Please complete the Expertise in role section on the electronic application detailing specifically how you meet the criteria for each point.
AND
• Please attach your CV and your Cover Letter below. To qualify you MUST redact all personal information:
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Age
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Candidates called to interview may visit the unit prior to interviews for a familiarisation visit. Please contact resourcing.policestaffrecruitment@westyorkshire.co.uk to arrange this.
Closing date for applications: 23:55 hours on 31st March 2024.
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.