Youth Justice Police Liaison Officer - Police

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Salary £28,071 to £29,859 per annum (pro rata if part time)

Please note that the recruitment process for this role may take up to 6 months. Please contact  if you have any queries regarding this.

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Youth Justice Team in a police staff role. We have recently formed a new team to cover the whole of Nottinghamshire to give greater consistency for criminal justice outcomes for children. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated person to work alongside our experienced YJ police staff at Mansfield Police Station. Flexibility is also crucial in supporting colleagues in the City when necessary.

We provide advice, make decisions on and deliver Out of Court Resolutions (OOCR) to children, which directly impacts children’s re‑offending across the County. Joining the YIS, you can expect to liaise with Police Officers, Youth Justice Case Managers, Social Care, Remedi Victim Services and third‑party intervention providers. You will develop awareness of the current issues affecting young people including Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE), Child Criminal Exploitation (CCE), safeguarding and Adverse Childhood Experiences.

The Youth Justice Police Liaison Officer will act as a point of contact for enquiries from Police and YJS colleagues both internally and externally. This will be in relation to OOCRs, child offenders and policing matters. You will become a Dedicated Decision Maker and look at the eligibility and suitability of referrals. You will complete relevant information sharing with partner agencies in line with data sharing agreements.

We want you to coordinate and manage referrals in relation to all available OOCR options whilst ensuring adherence to the Child First principles and Youth Justice Board National Standards. You will develop knowledge of the Youth Justice Service provision across Nottinghamshire and understand how we deal with Out of Court referrals. You will need to be adept at reviewing police systems and information sharing.

You will need to be willing to be trained on using partner agency systems.

You will need to make decisions and need a grasp of relevant legislation including the Crime and Disorder Act 1998. You must be organised, consistent and have excellent communication skills.

You will need to work on your own and as part of a small team with limited supervision and engage with partner agencies at a high level. You will need to be capable of using your own initiative and making decisions and work under pressure as demand is significant and fluctuates. You must have a valid driver’s licence and be willing to travel to a number of sites if required.

The role is subject to enhanced vetting. You will be responsible for the handling of confidential and sensitive information.

• Computer literate and experienced in using Microsoft Office products (word, excel, access, outlook)
• Significant experience working in an administration and coordination role
• Significant experience around inputting and extracting information from multiple databases including the accurate collation, analysis and evaluation of information to provide reports and record actions within a multi‑agency forum
• Knowledge or experience of the Criminal Justice System or an understanding of the relevant legislation pertinent to the role.
• Must have knowledge of the Data Protection Act 2018 and GDPR and its application
• Knowledge of information security, information technology and issues…