Evidential Typing Assistants prepare typed verbatim transcripts and summary records of police interviews conducted under caution; typed witness statements; and 999 emergency telephone call transcripts in support of prosecution cases that are put before the criminal courts.
Applications are invited from enthusiastic individuals for the position of Evidential Typing Assistant based at Wednesfield police station. The successful candidate will work with a dedicated team to prepare the above typed documents in accordance with strict deadlines.
Key Responsibilities:
• To prepare typed, accurate, balanced and reliable summary records and verbatim transcripts of voluntary police interviews and interviews conducted under caution
• To prepare typed witness statements and verbatim transcripts of 999 Emergency Telephone Calls
• To prepare typed transcripts from digital or hard media recordings including CCTV, body-worn video and other electronic systems
• To liaise with police officers and staff in support of the work undertaken by the unit
• To maintain accurate records and ensure the security of recorded media and associated documentation
Click here to view the full details of the role including the Essential, Desirable and any educational requirements for the role.
Prospective staff/officers must be held to a higher standard of behaviour and accountability than members of the public, and that therefore their right to privacy can be fettered in certain circumstances. This is to ensure that members of the police are fully aware and accountable for the unique powers entrusted to them and the standards of professional behaviour they swear to uphold.
Selection Process
The selection process for this role will consist of the following elements:
- Initial application
- Shortlisting
Applicants will be subject to a typing test and in-person interview
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Benefit Statement:
- By choosing to join West Midlands Police you will receive an enhanced benefits package including:
- Fair remuneration with progression opportunities and access to a very competitive pension scheme.
- Enhanced annual leave in addition to public holiday entitlements.
- Discounts across travel, parking, daily costs of living and leisure activities.
- A comprehensive wellbeing package including 24/7 support, free eye tests and flu jabs
Comprehensive benefits including pension, Blue Light Card, and employee assistance programme.
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Important Information
Closing Date: 05/08/2026
Interview Dates: TBC
Vetting: Successful applicants will be required to pass 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.
Medical: Appointment to this role will be dependent upon you successfully passing medical checks, which may include a drug and hearing test.
Hours/Location: The hours of work are 20.5hrs per week at times agreed by management. The CMU is open Monday to Thursday from 07:00 – 17:00 hours and on Friday from 07:00 – 16:00 hours.
The role will initially be based at Wednesfield police station, but the team will be moving to Wolverhampton Central police station during the summer of 2027
Contact: For further information email [email protected]
West Midlands Police is a Disability Confident Leader - the highest level an organisation can achieve under the scheme run by the Department of Work and Pensions. As part of our commitment we operate a ‘Disability Confident Interview Scheme’ - all candidates who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role will be offered an interview.
It is important to note that there may be occasions where it is not practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people who meet the essential criteria for the job. For example: in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. In these circumstances, the employer could select the candidates who best meet the essential criteria for the job, as they would do for non-disabled applicants.
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