Vacancy Information
Division / Department - Operations Command
Status - Full Time or Happy to Talk Flexible Working
Contract Type - Permanent
Rank - Police Constable
Location - See Advert
Chief Constables' Message
We really welcome your interest in joining our Police Force. It is a privilege to lead the teams in Surrey Police and Sussex Police who continuously work selflessly and tirelessly in order to keep people in our counties safe.
We are looking for talented and inspirational people who put the needs of the public at the heart of everything that they do and who want to make a difference. If you feel you are that person then we want to hear from you.
We wish you all the very best with your application.
Chief Constable Tim De Meyer & Chief Constable Jo Shiner
The Role and Key Responsibilities
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Casualty Reduction Team within Sussex Police. Operations Command Casualty Reduction Officers seek to provide a dedicated enforcement and education resource within the Partnerships team, capable of being tasked to support the various Casualty Reduction initiatives undertaken by the Police Service and partner agencies.
Reporting to the Casualty Reduction Sergeant and working from Shoreham-by Sea Police Station, you will work closely with our team managing the online anti-social driving reporting tool, partner agencies, roads policing, and safety camera teams to reduce the number of those killed or seriously injured on the roads of Sussex.
The role is varied and includes attending public engagement events, operational activity including NPCC events and campaigns, and supporting Community SpeedWatch groups across the county. As part of the role you will also visit drivers who may pose a significant risk to other road users, conducting eyesight tests and fitness to drive assessments. Day to day the successful candidate will proactively patrol the road networks dealing with those who commit moving traffic offences with a particular focus on the Fatal Five.
The shift pattern is currently Monday to Friday day shifts with weekends off however, where there are events to support at the weekend or in the evening, there is an expectation that the Casualty Reduction Officer will be flexible to operational demands.
Key Responsibilities
- Conducting proactive patrols and tasked activity on the road networks of Sussex with a particular focus on Fatal 5+ offences and KSI reduction strategies.
- Managing enquiries that are received from other partners such as the Collisions Process Unit and those generated by external referrals. This can involve making home visits to the subject who may have been involved in a collision or where there has been concern expressed about their ability to drive and conducting eyesight tests and fitness to drive assessments and submitting reports to the DVLA where appropriate.
- Planning and delivery of Road Safety Enforcement activity in line with NPCC/Tispol calendars and a defined road safety strategy.
- Providing help, support and information to the public to encourage them to review / improve their driving skills.
- Planning interventions based on evidenced reports by colleagues and members of the public and targeting high risk offenders by proactive and robust enforcement action.
- Supporting the Abandoned Vehicles Officer reviewing submissions made from local authority partners regarding abandoned vehicles across the county and authorising the disposal of the same where appropriate. Supporting the Casualty Reduction Administration Team, reviewing Operation Crackdown digital media submissions and making transparent evidence-based disposal decisions as and when needed.
- Preparing evidential files for court and liaising with the Crown Prosecution Service.
- Supporting colleagues in the Investigations Team with enquiries and arrests to assist their investigations.
- Attending public engagement events in support of road safety themes, presenting information to a diverse range of people in small or large groups.
- Managing the investigative process by making effective use of police systems maintaining detailed reports.
- To form and maintain relationships with wider key partners to deliver collaborative goals.
Skills & Experience
- It is essential that the applicant has completed their Probationary period and any other initial training modules.
- Have experience in delivering roadside enforcement and knowledge of Road Traffic legislation.
- It would be desirable that applicants have already attained a Standard Response Driver course, be Initial Phase Pursuit & fast road trained.
- Knowledge and understanding of Road Safety Partnership capabilities and business.
- The ability to work alone and as part of a team.
- The ability to prioritise tasks, using the NDM, adapting to changing threats and priorities.
- Manage time effectively, working with the minimum of supervision.
- Knowledge of intelligence gathering and dissemination processes and related activities.
Why Work With Us?
For further information about the vacancy, please contact either;
Sgt EA654 James Arrol-Barker, Casualty Reduction Sergeant;
James.Arrol-Barker@sussex.police.uk | 07912 894985
or
43762 Mark Baker, Operations Manager;
Mark.Baker3@sussex.police.uk | 07912 894836
Diversity Statement
We are only as good as our people. It's important that our officers and staff can be themselves in the workplace and we know that as an organisation we'll grow from the variety of thinking, approach, and the skills that diversity brings; all of which help us to deliver a better policing service. We strive to ensure how we deliver our services, provide information and how we recruit is open and accessible to all.
We have multiple staff support groups who help to improve our understanding of minority issues and ensure they are reflected in our work. We are proud members of Disability Confident, hold Race Equality Matters Trailblazer status, are a signatory of the Race at Work Charter and are aligned with the Armed Forces Covenant and the HeForShe movement.
We are committed to being an anti-racist police service. We promise to challenge injustice, ensure fairness and to uphold anti-racist principles in both our organisation and our communities. For more information, you can read our full anti-racism statement here.
We value the differences that people bring from all backgrounds and communities. Regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, disability, social status, or religious belief, we would love to hear from you.
Please use the following links to find out more on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at Surrey Police and Sussex Police
Additional Information
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