Police Complaint Review Officer

Devon & Cornwall OPCC
Permanent
D&C Office of the PCC
Andy Hocking House, Exeter
Hybrid Worker
A Hybrid Worker is an employee whose role can be performed remotely from a variety of alternative locations including force premises, partner organisation premises or a member of staff's home. 
Grade 8
Internal and External Recruitment
Starts at £40,950 rising by yearly increments to a maximum of £45,546 per annum

The above salary is based on a full time (37 hour) salary. If you are successful in a part time role this will be pro-rata'd to reflect your working hours.

Please note: Exceptions to starting salary may apply if you are an existing Police Staff employee substantively posted to a role at the same grade.

Yes

For additional information on allowances please see our "allowances" page

Full Time
37
We welcome applications from individuals wishing to work on a part-time basis and are willing to consider flexible working patterns subject to business need.
16 February 2022

The Police Complaints Review Officer will consider appeals against the findings of qualifying complaints against the police. It is the final decision maker in relation to complaint reviews acting under delegated authority of the Police and Crime Commissioner, and provides a final opportunity to consider whether a complaint could have been handled better at a local level and to make recommendations to put things right.

The purpose of the role is to provide independence, transparency and accountability in the handling of police complaints and to increase public confidence and satisfaction with the police complaints system by liaising with members of the public, acting as the single point of contact for appeals lodged against the findings of qualifying complaints against the police.

Liaising with the PCC, Chief Constable (or their delegated representatives) and any other interested persons, including the person complained against.

Identifying and requesting information in order to undertake the review investigation.

Deciding if the request for a review of the complaint is valid under the relevant legislation and notifying the complainant accordingly.

Conducting the review investigation, considering representations made by a complainant.

Please see role profile for full details.  

04/02/2022, 23:55

Under the Local Government and Housing Act 1989 this post is politically restricted.  A politically restricted post prevents an individual from having any active political role either in or outside the workplace and will automatically be disqualified from standing for or holding elected office.   They are also restricted from canvassing on behalf of a political party or a person who is or seeks to be a candidate, and speaking to the public at large or publishing any written or artistic work that could give the impression that they are advocating support for a political party. For more information, please visit our website or see Alliance PSD20 Working Practice via SharePoint.
For Further Information, Please Contact:
Eleanor Tanner
Business support and customer services manager
07590809644
eleanor.tanner@devonandcornwall.pnn.police.uk

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