Police Constable

Problem Solving Team

Abingdon

1 x Full Time Secondment - Until November 2024

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In this role you will use Problem Solving methodology to develop plans and tactics to reduce crime and harm. Work in conjunction with Local Authority, third sector and community partners to deliver LPA, Force and community priorities.

Support the geographic neighbourhood team to build community resilience and increase public involvement in Problem Solving policing. Using recognised problem solving techniques, proactive operations and evidence based policing, you will collaborate with residents, businesses and partners to address issues associated with high demand locations and individuals.

You must be passionate about seeking long-term, sustainable, innovative solutions to deep-seated issues. You will need to be dedicated, flexible and able to work with minimal supervision. You will also need to be able to develop and maintain relationships with internal and external partners in order to generate their commitment and support.

Working as part of the Problem Solving Team provides a blend of proactive, investigative and preventative policing; working with internal, statutory partners and voluntary sector organisations; which combine to provide an excellent opportunity for personal development.

The role can be considered for appropriate adjusted duties officers.

Principle Responsibilities:

• Use OSARA principles within the problem solving team to ensure Community based solutions are employed to tackle priority crimes, reduce crime and deliver safeguarding through Early Intervention, Prevention and enforcement. Using diversion and disruption address ‘persistent and resistant’ demand in relation to repeat locations, individuals and offenders.
• Develop and maintain relationships with partners, statutory and voluntary, to identify and resolve problems using a problem solving approach to deliver coordinated, targeted enforcement, diversion and disruption activities as appropriate.
• Work with communities and partners and direct and monitor the work of the team in order to build resilience and develop problem solving capability and capacity within the community
• Ensure Problem Solving activity is recorded in line with the OSARA assessment guidance. Manage risk management occurrences and investigations in line with Operational Guidance.
• Work collaboratively with communities and partners and plan and deliver Problem Solving based policing, partnership and community operations in order to reduce crime and harm.
• Develop and deliver specialist problem solving plans and tactics as required in support of LPA priorities such as CCE, Schools and Domestic Abuse.
• Maintain knowledge and awareness of developments in the theory and practice of Problem Solving including APP, College of Policing guidance and evidence based practice and ensure team members maintain an up to date CPD.

Essential Training Prior to Appointment:

• OST (suitable for modified OST)
• Police Driver (Response would be preferable but not essential)
• Competent in police computer systems relevant to the role.

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For further information, please contact Sgt Gavin Ward P5054

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Important Guidance for Applicants:

All roles are available for flexible working including job sharing and part-time unless there are legitimate operational / business reasons why this cannot be accommodated.

If you are currently in a Force critical post, there is an expectation that you will remain in that post for a minimum of two years before applying to change roles (or 18 months for custody sergeants).

Candidates may be required to pass vetting and OHU or attend assessments and courses for this role. If any of these are failed the candidate will be posted back to a response role on an LPA. Postings are determined in accordance with organisational need although consideration will be given to personal circumstances.

For any queries, please e-mail Police Officer Internal Recruitment quoting reference 11320.

Adjusted Duties Officers: For more information on the application process for ADOs please follow the link: People Directorate - Adjusted and Recuperative duties guidance (service-now.com)

Non Adjusted Duties Officers: Click apply at the bottom of the page and complete an application. Completed online applications must include a ‘why me, why now' letter, which must be typed using Arial font size 12 and be no more than 2 sides of A4 with  the margins not be modified from 2.54cm, your most recent completed PDR and a completed Line Managers Endorsement Form

All applicants must complete the Line Manager Endorsement Form. The form requires a statement and signature from your immediate line manager and your department’s chief inspector/superintendent, regardless of whether they are on the Shortlisting Panel. Please be aware that verbal endorsement will not be accepted.

Suitably endorsed and eligible applications must be completed by Midnight Sunday 7th April