Public Protection Support Unit Review Officer

Division / Department - Public Protection
Grade - Grade G
Status - Full Time
Contract Type - Permanent
Salary Grade Range - £34,060 - £39,149
Working Hours - 36.0 Hours per Week
Shift Allowance - No
Politically Restricted - No
Location - Surrey Police Headquarters, Guildford

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.

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.

From your first day with us you will be part of a policing family making a real difference.

It is our mission to identify and protect vulnerable people, prevent and respond to harm and keep people safe.

A vacancy has arisen within the Public Protection Support Unit for a Review Officer. This is an excellent opportunity for someone to support a wide range of portfolio work including Domestic Abuse, Adults at Risk, Stalking & Harassment, Harmful Traditional Practices, Serious Sexual Offences, Child Vulnerability and Violence Against Women and Girls. Working as part of a friendly team, you will be based at Surrey Police HQ, Mount Browne, Guildford.

Some travel around the county of Surrey may be required.

The role involves reviewing live and historic investigations and incidents within the wider Public Protection portfolio relating to the above portfolios. There will be a focus on ensuring high standards are maintained regarding the safeguarding of primary, secondary and tertiary victims. You will identify and escape investigative and safeguarding risks, providing a high quality and professional service to those investigating Public Protection offences.

The core working hours are Monday to Friday day shifts.

Key Responsibilities

• As the successful post holder you will be responsible for ensuring that Public Protection investigations are conducted to the highest standard.
• You will need to identify risks with safeguarding or the investigations themselves and raise issues to your supervisor.
• You will be identifying best practice in conjunction with national guidance and helping to inform on changes to legislation and practice.
• You will be quality assuring against force policy regarding statutory crime recording requirements.

• It is essential that you possess a good knowledge of criminal law and procedure, with specific experience relating to Public Protection Offences being desirable.
• You should have experience in criminal investigation techniques and of managing criminal investigations.
• You should have a good knowledge of safeguarding and risk management, being able to identify risk, vulnerability, omissions and also best practice.
• You should have excellent verbal and written communication skills as you may be required to produce comprehensive reports.
• A good knowledge of Microsoft Office would therefore be most beneficial.
• You will need to be a strong team player but also able to work independently.
• You will need to be able to prioritise competing demands whilst at the same time be able to react to fast time requests for specialist advice and support.

Policing is an exciting 24/7 business, and we understand the importance of balancing work with life outside of work. We support flexible working where operationally viable and welcome discussions around job shares and part-time working. This role is primarily office-based, although occasional home working may be considered subject to business needs.

We take pride in looking after our people and offer a variety of benefits;

• career progression
• contributory pension scheme (LGPS)
• generous annual leave allowance
• discounts for everyday spend
• on-site gyms and a range of sports clubs
• generous and supportive parental leave
• financial and mental wellbeing guidance and support
• discounted contributory healthcare scheme

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