SYP - Prosecution Officer - July 2021

Maltby, Rotherham
£22,599 - £25,278
Permanent

Role: Prosecution Officer

Department: OSU – Safety Camera & Ticket Processing Unit

Location:  Maltby, Rotherham

Salary: £22,599 - £25,278

Hours: 37 Hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent

 

Role Purpose:

To represent South Yorkshire Police at Magistrates Court, Crown Court and other hearings, in person or via video link as directed. To Check evidence submitted for Fail to Furnish files is accurate and sufficient for process.

Key Responsibilities:

  • To check incoming digital or paper files for correct content and sufficiency of evidence ensuring compliance with instructions and statutory time limits.
  • Makes decisions on the proposal of each case presented to them, within the guidelines specified by policy and the Code for Crown Prosecutors.
  • Liaises with the Crown Prosecution Service, Judicial Prosecutors and other relevant internal parties regarding process files.
  • Liaises with external parties, including Road Safety Support for expert advice/reports and with defence solicitors if appropriate.
  • Upgrade files and carry out the disclosure of unused material in accordance with the Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act 1996, Code of Practice. Responding to daily enquiries from CPS.
  • Maintain an up to date calendar of court appearances, maintain prosecution statistics and provide management information as required.
  • Updates case records using the SYP CONNECT (case) system.
  • Maintain an up to date understanding of the legislation surrounding Road Traffic Law relating to Speed, Red Light and s172 offences.
  • Respond to telephone enquiries, emails, personal callers and replies to correspondence relating to prosecution matters.
  • Attends meetings relating to prosecution matters as and when required.
  • Any other duties commensurate with the grading of the post.

Skills and experience:

  • Knowledge of NPCC guidelines on the operational use of road policing enforcement technology.
  • Experience of presenting evidence, both orally and material at Magistrates and Crown Courts.
  • Experience of evidence gathering and file preparation.
  • Experience of exhibit handling and presentation.

For further information relating to the role and tasks of this position, please refer to the attached role profile.

Benefits:

We offer generous entitlements and supportive policies to enable a better work-life balance, some of which are listed below:

  • Generous annual leave allowance
  • Flexible and agile working
  • Generous ‘family’ leave
  • Voluntary CPD Events for all staff to allow continuous development
  • Mentoring & Coaching Scheme
  • Paid Professional Subscriptions when relevant to role
  • Access to a range of occupational health facilities
  • Generous pension scheme
  • Employee assistance service (accessible 24/7)
  • Additional benefits for Westfield Health members
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Sports and Social Club

Eligibility:

Applicants must meet the minimum requirement checkable history criteria, which must be taken into account for individuals applying to work with South Yorkshire Police in any capacity.  A minimum checkable history of 3 years / 5 years is required for this role and successfully undergoing recruitment vetting procedure is a pre-requisite of employment with South Yorkshire Police.

Appearance & Standards:

All tattoos and piercings must be in line with South Yorkshire Police’s Appearance and Standards policy.  Tattoos visible on your face, neck, hands or head are not permitted.  Any tattoos which could be deemed inappropriate or cause offence will also not be accepted.  If you have tattoos, you will need to make a declaration at the time of application.

Closing Date:

26th July 2021 at 23:55

Closing dates are not normally extended, other than in exceptional circumstances and agreement is made with the Talent Acquisition Manager, Recruitment and the Line Manager for the role.

Contact point for applicants:

For further information about the role, please contact Elizabeth Rudd on 01709 832473.  Please do not contact Elizabeth for an application form.

Further Information:

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Diversity & Inclusion:

South Yorkshire Police welcome applications from under-represented communities.  For further information on diversity and inclusion within South Yorkshire Police, please visit the diversity and inclusion page:

https://www.southyorkshire.police.uk/sign-up/join-team-syp/diversity-in-the-force/

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