Division / Department - Operations Command
Grade - Grade 8
Status - Full Time and Part Time Available
Contract Type - Permanent
Salary Grade Range - £28,914 - £30,897
Working Hours - 37.0 Hours per Week
Shift Allowance - No
Politically Restricted - No
Location - Shoreham
The starting salary for this role will usually be at the bottom of the salary range and will be pro-rata if the working hours are less than full time.
We really welcome your interest in joining our Police Force. It is a privilege to lead the teams in Surrey Police and Sussex Police who continuously work selflessly and tirelessly in order to keep people in our counties safe.
We are looking for talented and inspirational people who put the needs of the public at the heart of everything that they do and who want to make a difference. If you feel you are that person then we want to hear from you.
We wish you all the very best with your application.
Chief Constable Tim De Meyer & Chief Constable Jo Shiner
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Sussex Police Road Safety Team as a Casualty Reduction Team Administrator. Joining a busy and friendly specialist team you shall routinely communicate with a significant number of internal and external partners and stakeholders by managing reports from Operation Crackdown. Operation Crackdown is Sussex Police's third-party reporting system that enables members of the public to report Anti-Social Driving/Riding and Minor Traffic Offences and administers letters generated through Community SpeedWatch activities.
From your first day with us you will be part of a policing family making a real difference.
It is our mission to identify and protect vulnerable people, prevent and respond to harm and keep people safe. This role is constantly evolving and is perfect for someone looking to make the roads of Sussex safer.
The Key Responsibilities involve;
Review and process reports on Antisocial Driving/Riding and Minor Traffic Offences, as received through Operation Crackdown. Triaging reports as appropriate and making decisions as to disposal outcomes and onwards referral for prosecution.
Create referral and intelligence reports as appropriate to the Fatal Five Unit, Road Policing, Neighbourhood Policing, and other relevant Teams. These prioritised reports will provide the recipient with sufficient data and intelligence to deal with the incident effectively.
Deal with all correspondence related to Antisocial Driving/Riding and Minor Traffic Offences, including complaints following actions taken with Operation Crackdown. This includes sending emails, letters, and handling telephone complaints and queries.
Administration of the Operation Crackdown website ensuring that templates, transaction codes and source data are maintained and up to date. Includes participation in project work to develop and enhance the website and systems used for Operation Crackdown. You will work alongside the Community SpeedWatch Coordinator reporting any potential issues/risks any faults that occur within the Operation Crackdown system to the relevant department in a timely manner.
Responsible for building prosecution case files as appropriate to support the Casualty Reduction Team and provide most efficient use of resources.
Attend court when required to do so as part of the prosecution process.
Excellent interpersonal skills with the confidence and ability to negotiate and influence others through verbal and written communication effectively and professionally.
Ability to independently analyse problems, exercise own judgement in a consistent manner and make sound decisions within the confines of legislation and agreed procedures.
Strong organisation skills and the ability to work under pressure, have a methodical approach to work, and meet competing deadlines.
Able to use a range of IT packages, systems, and databases to fulfil role requirements.
Experience in writing concise reports and statements whilst maintaining close attention to detail to inform and update others.
Demonstrate personal responsibility, managing own workload with minimal supervision.
Work effectively in a team to achieve shared objectives, demonstrating awareness of individual differences and providing support as required.
Excellent customer service skills.
Proficient in all Microsoft applications including Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
Must be capable of absolute discretion in handling matters of a personal, sensitive and confidential nature.
It is desirable for the applicant to have previous experience in Road Traffic Legislation or enforcement.
Policing is an exciting 24/7 business and we all have commitments outside work. We’re invested in supporting people to balance their life with work and we encourage flexible working. We are open to conversations about job shares and part time working. We encourage agile working, giving you the opportunity to manage your own diary and work wherever you give the best service to the public. This may include flexi-time and home working.
We take pride in looking after our people and offer a variety of benefits;
- career progression
- contributory pension scheme (LGPS)
- generous annual leave allowance
- discounts for everyday spend
- on-site gyms and a range of sports clubs
- generous and supportive parental leave
- financial and mental wellbeing guidance and support
- discounted contributory healthcare scheme
For further information about the vacancy please contact;
Mr Mark Pannell - Casualty Reduction Team Leader
[email protected]
Please note there a two positions available. One full time role, and a 2nd part time role expected to be 14.8 hours a week, completed over 2 days (Mon-Tue)
We are only as good as our people. It's important that our officers and staff can be themselves in the workplace and we know that as an organisation we'll grow from the variety of thinking, approach, and the skills that diversity brings; all of which help us to deliver a better policing service. We strive to ensure how we deliver our services, provide information and how we recruit is open and accessible to all.
We have multiple staff support groups who help to improve our understanding of minority issues and ensure they are reflected in our work. We are proud members of Disability Confident, hold Race Equality Matters Trailblazer status, are a signatory of the Race at Work Charter and are aligned with the Armed Forces Covenant and the HeForShe movement.
We are committed to being an anti-racist police service. We promise to challenge injustice, ensure fairness and to uphold anti-racist principles in both our organisation and our communities.
We value the differences that people bring from all backgrounds and communities. Regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, disability, social status, or religious belief, we would love to hear from you.
Following submission of your application you will receive a confirmation email with a copy of your application attached. Occasionally emails from this address can fall into spam/junk folders so please ensure this is checked regularly. You may wish to consider adding [email protected] to your address/contact list to ensure you receive all communications.
This post is being advertised in parallel with Force redeployment processes. Any redeployees who are identified will be given preference. This may result in the post being withdrawn at any point during the recruitment process.
Please note that not all jobs are available for internal candidates across both Forces, the current agreed recruitment principles are;
- vacancies in collaborated units are available to all officers and staff across both Forces
- vacancies in non-collaborated units are only available to officers and staff within the Force with the vacancy unless it is advertised externally
- if the vacancy is advertised externally and an officer or member of staff from the other Force is successful it will result in a transfer of employment
Surrey Police and Sussex Police Special Constables, Volunteers and Agency Staff (excluding self employed workers) covered under the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) are eligible to apply for internal advertised posts.
