Case Progression Officer Part time

Description

CPOs (Case Progression Officers) provide a single point of contact for the Prosecution Team; advise officers and staff across the force on casefile quality; and ensure cases progress through the Criminal Justice System in a timely, accurate and efficient manner.

Applications are invited from enthusiastic individuals for the position of CPO. Successful candidates will provide a pre-charge gate‑keeping case‑file review service to raise standards in file quality and enable the Crown Prosecution Service to make informed charging decisions first time every time. Applicants will positively influence case‑file quality and timeliness at all stages of the criminal justice process and ensure compliance with force policy, Transforming Summary Justice, Better Case Management, the Director General’s Guidance (DG6) and the Manual of Guidance for the Preparation and Submission of Case Files.

To provide a pre‑charge gate‑keeping case‑file review service to raise standards in file quality and enable the Crown Prosecution Service to make informed charging decisions first time every time.

To provide a single point of contact for the Prosecution Team; advise officers and staff across the force on casefile quality; and ensure cases progress through the Criminal Justice System in a timely, accurate and efficient manner.

To positively influence file quality and timeliness at all stages of the criminal justice process and ensure compliance with force policy, Transforming Summary Justice, Better Case Management, the Director General’s Guidance (DG6) and the Manual of Guidance for the Preparation and Submission of Case Files.

• To develop, foster and maintain positive working relationships with West Midlands Police personnel colleagues employed by our partner agencies and staff/volunteers supporting the wider Criminal Justice System.
• To support continuous improvement in file quality.
• To provide advice and guidance to colleagues in matters of Criminal Justice policy and procedure.
• To interpret legislation and translate it into activity which supports desired criminal justice outcomes.
• Hold membership of the Institute of Legal Executives with specialisation in Part II in Criminal Litigation OR have a Law Degree with specialisation in Criminal Law OR possess appropriate experience working within the Criminal Justice System to facilitate the principal accountabilities of the post.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills that will enable the postholder to influence and guide colleagues at all levels on matters specific to the role.
• Evidence of successfully planning and progressing a series of work with strict deadlines using initiative and judgment without recourse to senior members of staff.
• Evidence of successfully completing management reports for the purpose of briefing senior leadership teams and other Criminal Justice partner agencies.
• Able to work without direct supervision and make complex decisions under pressure without the need to refer for guidance.
• Must be able to provide evidence of the ability to support and develop staff.
• Able to use bespoke IT and software packages where appropriate.

The part‑time hours are agreed by management. The CMU is open Monday to Friday from 07:00‑17:00. The postholder will also support a Saturday working rota and provide duty cover on public holidays, for which appropriate allowances will be paid. Duties may vary according to local operational needs.

The current role is based at Wednesfield Police Station.

Successful applicants will be required to pass both Recruitment Vetting and Counter Terrorism Clearance scrutiny prior to commencing their role. This will include a full background & financial disclosure as part of the vetting process.

Appointment to this role will be dependent upon successfully completed medical checks which may include a drugs test and, if required, a fitness test.

Interviews for this role will take place face‑to‑face at Lloyd House, Birmingham.

For further details please contact Stuart Knipe (Western Area Prosecutions Manager) by email. TEL:

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