Identification Officer
Thames Valley Police is the largest non-metropolitan Force in England and Wales, covering the counties of Oxfordshire, Berkshire and Buckinghamshire with an extensive network of roads and motorways.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Force VIPER Identification Unit, based at Maidenhead, but if needed, will be required to travel to any of the other 4 VIPER office locations. The purpose of this role is to carry out Video Identification procedures in accordance with current law and force policy, ensuring that the Officer in Charge, Crown Prosecution Service and defence solicitors are liaised with and the needs of witnesses are properly catered for.
A good standard of education is required together with excellent literacy and numeric skills. You will have excellent customer service skills with the ability to work under pressure and engage with people at all levels. Proven ability to prioritise, organise and manage your own time is essential. You will be IT literate and able to learn and use IT packages, including internal databases. Prior knowledge of VIPER procedures, or a willingness and ability to be trained in them, is essential. A full driving licence is considered essential as capability to travel across the Force is required in order to undertake assignments in a timely manner and work flexibly. The role will require some evening and weekend work as defined by the rota – details available upon request.
In return, you’ll be joining an organisation that truly values its people, reflected in our range of excellent benefits, positive culture and flexible working opportunities.
To apply online, please click here. If you have any queries please contact People Services Recruitment Department on 0845 2 66 66 77 (internal 701 5770) quoting reference 14527.
The closing date for enquiries and receipt of completed applications is Sunday 22nd July 2018.
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Supporting You. Your wellbeing and safety is at the heart of all we do. Whilst you are doing the work that matters, we’ll be supporting you via a wide range of Wellbeing services, partnerships and initiatives. We have a number of active staff support networks and buddy schemes which you will have access to and can be involved with. We also offer a comprehensive range of benefits and discount schemes, some provided directly by the organisation and others via partnerships including Blue Light card. Learn more about how we will be Supporting You.
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Vetting. All posts require a level of Police Vetting as per the National Vetting Code of Practice. The residency requirement is necessary to enable all applicants to be checked in an equitable manner. Thames Valley Police will allow applicants to apply who do not necessarily reach the criteria as long as they have proven UK residency and supporting evidence where necessary. Applications will be considered on a case by case basis.
This opportunity is closed to applications.