Prosecutions Team caseworker (shift working)

Make a real difference to the lives of victims and help bring offenders to justice.

Derbyshire Constabulary are looking for a Caseworker within the Prosecutions Team working a 4 on 4 off shift pattern consisting of 12 hour day and night shifts including weekends and bank holidays. You will be preparing and expanding files for submission to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) and the Courts. You will build offences, generate Postal Requisitions, prepare Antecedent histories and undertake any clerical duties in relation to case queries and additional evidential requests. You will obtain both Magistrates and Crown Court results and record the outcomes. 

As this is a role that we commonly recruit for, we will also be recruiting for an addition pass pool If you are successful at interview, your application will be held for 12 months and you will be contacted if any positions become available in that time.

What you’ll be doing

• Gathering and processing information accurately whilst complying with time constraints, quality standards, data protection and information security requirements.
• Communicating and interacting within and outside the Department with colleagues, operational officers and other Criminal Justice agencies such as the CPS and the Courts service.
• Dealing with telephone queries from members of the public, victims and defendants.

 The must haves

• GCSE English Language Grade C/4 or above or equivalent qualification.
• Ability to communicate ideas and information effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Experience of producing written correspondence to a high standard, ensuring accuracy and attention to detail at all times.
• To be self-motivated –must be able to work both alone and as a part of a team and to understand the dynamics and challenges this may bring within a busy environment.

 What’s in it for you?

At Derbyshire Constabulary, we aim to create an environment that puts people first. We want you to feel supported in everything you do, so you can give your very best. What’s more, we have a range of reward and benefits that if you join us you could enjoy.

For part time hours the salary will be calculated on a pro-rata basis, this is based on the number of hours for the vacancy.

Salary range: £22,671 - £27,351 plus allowances

Vetting clearance: RV (3 years continuous residency within UK required at time of application)

 What’s next

If we feel like a place where you can belong, we'd love to learn more about you.

 Please click apply to complete your application stating how you meet the essential/desirable criteria as listed within the job description. 

To support you with your application we have provided some application guidance and our recruitment process.

 Vacancy closes 13th October 2024 at 23:55.

• Shortlisting week beginning the 14th October 2024
• Interview will be held week beginning 28th October 2024.

 Who we are

Here at Derbyshire Constabulary, Police doesn't have to mean patrolling the streets. Just as important as our uniformed officers is our strong team of professional and support staff working behind the scenes. It’s these skilled people, people like you who contribute to the policing of Derbyshire.

 To understand how you can make Derbyshire safer together visit our careers website.

We value diversity and inclusion and encourage applications from underrepresented and neurodiverse backgrounds, so that we can truly reflect the communities that we serve in.

 For part time hours the salary will be calculated on a pro-rata basis, this is based on the number of hours for the vacancy.

We welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds and encourage anyone who has considered a career in policing to apply. We are particularly keen to increase the number of females and candidates from black and minority ethnic communities and candidates from the LGBT community, so that we can truly reflect the communities that we serve in.