Community Advocate

Vacancy Information

Community Advocates are members of diverse communities from across the Force area who provide advice and make recommendations to the Police on how policy and services affect different groups. The role of an adviser is to:

The role is a volunteering role. Community Advocates are committed to improving relationships between the police and communities by using their expertise and life experiences to objectively appraise policies, procedures and operational activities. Advocates are individuals who live in Sussex and who are able draw on their knowledge and experience of the county when providing advice.

Members are able to communicate the culture and practices of their communities to the police force and make unemotional assessments of situations on which they are asked to provide an independent perspective and act as a critical friend.

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Chief Constables\’ Message

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

The Role & Key Responsibilities

Your Key responsibilities in this role will be:

We have a range of groups across Sussex which you could be involved in such as:

Divisional/Departmental Race Advocate and Community Advocate Groups : There are three policing divisions in Sussex which are East Sussex, Brighton and West Sussex. Each division holds its own groups.

External Reference Groups based on protected characteristics: These groups aim to address specific issues raised and assist Sussex police in shaping practices and policies.

Scrutiny Panels: There are two separate scrutiny panels which are Use of Force and Stop and Search: The Scrutiny Panel members review particular elements of policing work, in order to gain a better understanding of patterns and behaviours. The panel reviews Body Worn Video Footage to provide feedback and advise.

Ethics Committee : The Ethics Committee is responsible for enhancing external and internal trust and confidence in the ethical governance and actions of Sussex Police. The committee support the organisation by identifying improvement opportunities to promote the core values of integrity, impartiality, public service and transparency.

Skills & Experience

Why Work With Us?

We take pride in looking after our volunteers, through volunteering you will have the opportunity to:

Further Information

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Diversity Statement

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. For more information, you can read our .

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.

Please use the following links to find out more on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion atand

Additional Information

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