Police Led Prosecution Assistant

Birmingham Full-Time No home office possible

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Police Led Prosecution team based in Lloyd House.

Purpose of the Role:

To have up-to-date knowledge of force policies and legislation related to specified proceedings.
To interpret and apply Criminal and Traffic Law to assess the quality of files.
To liaise with victims, witnesses, defendants/defence advocates, and external agencies.
To provide assistance during absences in a PLP court as a court co-ordinator.
To ensure the efficiency and smooth running of cases.
To obtain availability for officers and victims/witnesses.
To allocate \’Not Guilty Anticipated Plea\’ file-build requests.
To update force systems with SJP and PLP case disposal information.
To input relevant data into Connect and PLP Excel spreadsheets.
To attend and contribute to meetings, representing the Police Prosecution Manager when necessary, focusing on performance improvement and effective communication of decisions.
The Police Led Assistant reports directly to the Police Led Prosecutor.
Any other tasks appropriate to the grade.

Specific Role Responsibilities:

Manage, review, and progress specified and de-specified cases, ensuring all checks are completed and information supports WMP prosecution.
Assist Police Prosecutors with legal arguments and trial preparations, including requesting further enquiries.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of force policies and legislation related to proceedings.
Interpret and apply Criminal and Traffic Law to assess file quality and ensure proper disclosure, following relevant guidelines.
Assist as a court co-ordinator during absences in a PLP court.
Liaise with victims, witnesses, defendants/defence advocates, and external agencies.
Obtain availability for officers and witnesses/victims.
Maintain systems and procedures in accordance with force policies and Data Protection Act, processing dead files under MOPI guidelines.
Record performance indicators and statistical data, preparing management information.
Coordinate with internal and external agencies to ensure justice.
Handle internal and external correspondence efficiently.
Participate actively in meetings.
Assign officers to \’Not Guilty Anticipated Plea\’ file-build requests.
Update case disposal information in force systems.
Input data into CONNECT and PLP Excel spreadsheets.
Monitor the PLP email account.
Perform any other duties consistent with the role and grade.

Knowledge, Skills, and Delivery:

Knowledge of interpreting and applying Criminal and Traffic Law, assessing evidence files, and making sound disposal decisions.
Understanding of current Road Traffic Legislation, Attorney General\’s Guidance on Disclosure, and the Criminal Procedure and Investigation Act 1996.
Excellent oral and written communication skills for guidance and influence.
Proven ability to plan and progress work within guidelines.
Ability to work independently and under pressure to meet deadlines.
Skill in compiling statistics and management information related to proceedings.
Proficiency in IT and software packages.

Additional Information:

Prospective officers and staff are held to high standards of behaviour and accountability to ensure professionalism and uphold police powers.

Hours: 36.5 hours per week, flexible according to operational needs.

Location: Lloyd House, Birmingham.

Vetting: Successful applicants must pass Recruitment Vetting and Counter Terrorism Clearance, including background and financial checks.

Medical: Medical checks required, possibly including drugs and fitness tests.

Interviews: Dates to be confirmed.

Contact: For more information, contact tanya.johnson@westmidlands.police.uk.

Inclusion: West Midlands Police is a Disability Confident Leader and offers a Disability Confident Interview Scheme.

Diversity and Inclusion: Committed to fairness and inclusion to serve communities effectively.

Benefits:

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Contact Detail:

West Midlands Police Recruiting Team

Police Led Prosecution Assistant