SYP - Identification Suite Officer - Mar 23

Role:                   Identification Suite Officer

Department:       Performance & Governance

Location:            Shepcote Lane, Sheffield

Salary:                 £24,552 - £26,958

Hours:                 18.5hrs (plus shift and vehicle user allowance)

Contract Type:    Permanent

Role Purpose:

To conduct Identification Procedures in accordance with the Police & Criminal Evidence ACT 1984 Code D.

Including assisting and providing support to custody staff in taking VIPER image captures, compiling volunteer selection to produce video identification parades, conduct witness ID viewings and recording all procedures for evidential purposes.

Mixture of office based and agile working

Ability to travel within and outside South Yorkshire boundaries appropriate to the role

Essential car user with the appropriate business car insurance and valid driving licence

Ability and willingness to work outside normal office hours when business needs require, consistent of the need for work / life balance

Key Responsibilities:

• Be able to act as a delegated person on behalf of the Force Identification Officer.
• Deal with enquiries relating to identification issues.
• Produce basic performance management information.
• Show comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the VIPER Request System. Assist and Support Detention Officers in the capture of suspect images for VIPER identification parades
• Conduct and arrange Identification parades following procedures laid down in the Police & Criminal Evidence Act (PACE), Code D.
• Provide guidance and assistance to Police Officers and staff on matters surrounding identification, including outside and agencies
• Effectively communicate with all relevant parties including outside partner agencies regarding matters of law and procedure.
• Manage conflict situations professionally and effectively.
• Attend Courts of Law on a regular basis to deliver evidence as a witness.
• Deal with all witnesses and victims in a courteous, respectful and sensitive manner both within the suites and at their own address when required.
• Keep up to date with new legislation and stated cases.
• Operate and fully utilise all computer packages relating to information systems.
• Prepare accurate evidential paperwork for submission in relation to evidential court proceedings.
• Prepare a suitable file for each specific identification procedure.

Skills and experience:

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 hybrid 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 is required for this role and successfully undergoing recruitment vetting procedure is a pre-requisite of employment with South Yorkshire Police.

Appearance & Standards:

SYP is committed to striking a proportionate balance between self-expression and the need to maintain role sensitive professional standards in dress and appearance. Officers, staff and volunteers of South Yorkshire Police are permitted to have tattoos visible whilst on duty provided the tattoo is not considered to be unacceptable or otherwise inappropriate. Tattoos will be reviewed as part of the recruitment and selection process.  

South Yorkshire Police’s Key Values:

Please find attached information sheet on South Yorkshire Police’s Key Values. The force has a particular focus on three areas, Fairness, Integrity and Trust. Under each of these three headings there are key behaviours we expect all employees to adhere to.

Smarter ways of Working:

South Yorkshire Police is committed to developing working practices which assist staff to balance their personal and professional lives, whilst meeting the needs of the organisation. This in turn enables SYP to provide an outstanding service to the community.

There are 3 different categories as part of this which are: Fixed, Field and Hybrid.

This role has been evaluated as a Hybrid role.

Hybrid: Applicable when the work can be undertaken at any location, whether that be a SYP building or from home.

Closing Date:

Tuesday 28 March 2023 at 23:55

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

Contact point for applicants:

For further information about the role, please contact Insp A Menzies on 07917 928556. 

Diversity & Inclusion:

Expressions of interest are particularly welcome from female and ethnic minority officers.

It’s really important to us that the department represents the community we serve, in order for us to provide the best service, utilising a range of backgrounds, experience and skills.  We support and value all officers and staff and the unique experiences they bring to the role.  We strongly encourage and welcome expressions of interest from these valuable underrepresented groups.

If you are from an underrepresented group and want to find out more about the support we can offer, please contact our dedicated team on positiveaction@southyorks.pnn.police.uk

In addition, we will look to support anyone who requires Part Time/Job share working hours.

Note to candidates:

Please note that, should you be successful at the interview stage, the relevant internal or external pre-employment checks are required.  These include vetting clearance or review, prior to being appointed to the new role and start date being agreed.

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