Vacancy Information
This role is within a unit where Surrey Police and Sussex Police work in collaboration, whilst continuing to be two separate legal entities/employers with different terms and conditions.
Both Surrey Police staff and Sussex Police staff are employed in this unit on their own force terms and conditions.
Successful candidates may be appointed on the terms and conditions of employment of either Surrey Police or Sussex Police, depending on organisational requirements. A discussion will be held with the successful candidate to confirm the details of location, salary, allowance and hours.
Division / Department - Specialist Crime
Status - Full Time
Contract Type - Permanent
Grade - Surrey Police Grade G / Sussex Police Grade 10
Salary Grade Range - Surrey Police £30,486 - £36,026 / Sussex Police £30,375 - £33,348
Politically Restricted -
Unsocial Hours Allowance -
Location - Sussex Police Headquarters, Lewes
The starting salary for this role will usually be at the bottom of the salary range and will be pro-rata if the working hours are less than full time.
The Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for two Exhibits and Disclosure Officers.
The Exhibits and Disclosure Team is part of the Surrey and Sussex Specialist Crime Command operating out of bases in Woking and Lewes. The team is viewed as a specialist resource for the investigation of homicide, kidnap, incidents of Serious Organised Crime and Fraud.
We are looking to recruit 2 Exhibits and Disclosure Officers in Sussex. You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with statutory obligations surrounding disclosure and ensuring the integrity of exhibits within major investigations.
Key Responsibilities
You will be responsible for examining and assessing all documentation within investigations conducted in Specialist Crime on behalf of the SIO and OIC, deciding on the relevancy of that material to the investigation and suitable disclosure methods.
You will be required to use HOLMES, Altia and Niche databases to prepare accurate, comprehensive and ethical disclosure schedules for the Prosecutor.
You will be required to attend Court throughout the duration of trials, at the discretion of the SIO, OIC and E&D Manager.
You will be responsible for the secure storage and safekeeping of exhibits in accordance with the Major Incident Room Standard Administrative Procedures (MIRSAP) and Force policies and procedures, ensuring continuity and integrity of all exhibits.
You will be required to work alongside the Case Officer in the preparation of files for submission to CPS and to deal with subsequent CPS and defence requests.
You will be responsible for archiving or disposal of all exhibits and documentation following conclusion of cases, in accordance with relevant legislation.
Skills & Experience
You should have proven and well evidenced experience in an investigative role and be able to understand the complexities and sensitivities of crime investigations. It is vital that you ensure the material is assessed both thoroughly and accurately to negate all associated risks to the investigation and the reputation of Surrey and Sussex Police.
You should have experience in and be fully familiar with all relevant aspects of the Criminal Procedures and Investigations Act 1996, Codes of Practice, Data Protection Act and The Attorney General Guidelines.
You should have the ability to work on your own initiative and prioritise your workload effectively to ensure compliance with deadlines whilst managing a demanding workload.
You should be motivated and resilient with a positive and flexible approach and have excellent communication and inter-personal skills, both oral and written.
You need to be able to work as part of a team, assisting colleagues when necessary.
Suitable candidates should submit up to 500 word's detailing your skills and attributes for this role.
Further Information
For further information about this role, please contact Exhibits & Disclosure Manager David Bristow 33915 on 07795 334996 or David.Bristow@sussex.pnn.police.uk
Additional Information
Following submission of your application you will receive a confirmation email with a copy of your application attached. Occasionally emails from this address can fall into spam/junk folders so please ensure this is checked regularly. You may wish to consider adding noreply@surreysussexpolice.as.recruitmail.com to your address/contact list to ensure you receive all communications.
Surrey Police and Sussex Police work together in collaboration for this role, however they remain two different employers, with differing pay scales, allowances and terms and conditions including hours of employment.
If you are an internal candidate and are conditionally offered the role your attendance record and any reasonable adjustments already in place will be discussed with yourself and your current line manager. If you are successful in your application, you may be required to resign and transfer your employment, taking on the Terms & Conditions and pay scales of the Lead Force (if this is not your existing Home Force).
This post is being advertised in parallel with Force redeployment processes. Any redeployees who are identified will be given preference. This may result in the post being withdrawn at any point during the recruitment process.
Surrey Police and Sussex Police Special Constables, Volunteers and Agency Staff (excluding self employed workers) covered under the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) are eligible to apply for internal advertised posts.
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