Police Enquiry Officer (27.7 Hrs)

Devon & Cornwall
Permanent
D&C Contact and Resolution Command
Torquay
Static-Worker
A Static-Worker has little or no opportunity to work remotely as they need to carry out their work at a specific force premises, this could be for a number of reasons including the location of equipment. 
Grade 4
Internal and External Recruitment
Starts at £24,921 rising by yearly increments to a maximum of £27,351 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.

No
Weekend Working payment

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

Part Time
27.75
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.
22 November 2022

Part time opportunity with the potential to earn up to £18,930 per year

Would you like to support your community with contacting the Police? Do you want to be part of the re-opening of 5 Police Enquiry Offices across Devon and Cornwall, supporting victims and enabling crimes to be reported? If so, apply to be one of 24 new Police Enquiry Officers we are recruiting.

The role includes:

  • being the first point of contact for reported crimes and incidents of a policing nature coming to the front offices and via 101 and other non-urgent means,
  • providing an initial response to a wide range of enquiries from the public and other agencies, which may include offering advice, information and guidance on legislation, policing responsibilities, and police complaints and, where appropriate and necessary, ‘signposting’ to partner agencies,
  • receiving and recording information appropriately and accurately,
  • dealing supportively and reassuringly with witnesses, victims, and the general public escalating to other police resources where appropriate.

The Police Enquiry Offices will be open from Monday to Saturday from 10am to 3pm. Successful candidates will work 3 x 5-hour days a week following a two-week rotating shift pattern, which allows for 7 days off continuously over the 2 weeks. See attached shift pattern.

What benefits you get if you join us

  • A competitive salary with yearly increments. £16,377 - £18,117 for a 27.75 hour week
  • Plus, Weekend Working Allowance, approximately £735 - £813 a year
  • 24 days a year leave entitlement, with an increase to 30 days after 5 years continuous employment, plus bank holidays, pro rata for part time workers.
  • Sick pay allowance, variable in accordance with length of service.
  • Local government pension scheme.
  • Supportive training and mentoring, including with IT and systems.
  • Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme for discounts and services.
  • Access to Group insurance scheme (via salary sacrifice scheme).
  • Support networks, free Employees Assistance Programme, including for immediate family, and Occupational Health and wellbeing services.
  • Continuing Professional Development.
  • Making a difference within your community.

What we are looking for from applicants

  • Proven customer focus approach.
  • Excellent communication skills, including experience of dealing with conflict.
  • Ability to work under challenging and difficult circumstances.
  • Effective team working skills.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Outlook and Word with the ability to use multiple bespoke IT systems (or similar). 
  • Full driving licence, unless prevented by reason of disability.

Initial training

Appointments from this recruitment campaign will be from January 2023. For the first 4 weeks there will the requirement for successful candidates to travel to other police enquiry stations for initial training and mentoring. Where required, the use of a pool or hire car will be provided and the successful candidates will not be expected to include in their own time any excess travel time outside of their normal commute. Please be aware that there may also be a need for the days / hours worked to be adjusted to accommodate training during this initial period; as such, a degree of flexibility is required.

Further Information about the role is available from the attached role profile. If there is any specific information that is not covered which you need advice on, please contact the hiring line manager: David.BEER@devonandcornwall.pnn.police.uk

14/11/2022, 12:00

For Further Information, Please Contact:
David BEER
PEO Supervisor
N/A
david.beer@devonandcornwall.pnn.police.uk

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