YP8137 Project Officer - Criminal Justice - External + 4 Forces
West Yorkshire Police Headquarters, Laburnum Road, Wakefield.
Applications are invited from a motivated individual to join the Diversion and Reoffending team based within the Criminal Justice Team.
Working in this team you will support the Criminal Justice (CJ) Team in monitoring Force performance against the Departmental Plan and help deliver continuous improvement provision for Criminal Justice issues ensuring compliance and appropriate outcomes for victims and witnesses.
The ideal candidate will have knowledge and operational experience with the Criminal Justice system and its applications in policing. You should have the ability to pass the Ilex Advanced Law School Specialist course in Disclosure within 2 years or a reasonable time frame. You will have experience and good working knowledge of IT systems and software packages such as Microsoft Office, a level of knowledge and understanding of project and process management and an awareness of Force policies, processes and systems. Finally, having experience in working in partnership to solve issues and some experience in line management is necessary.
It is essential to be flexible in relation to hours worked and in different locations to the normal place of work to meet the departments needs.
The application process will close at 2355hrs on 4th December 2026.
West Yorkshire Police is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010.
Applicants should be aware that it is not always possible to carry out adequate vetting checks on persons who have not been resident within the UK for the last five years. Therefore, where this applies, applicants may be refused because it was not possible to vet them to the appropriate standard.
YP8137 Project Officer - Criminal Justice - External + 4 Forces in Wakefield employer: West Yorkshire Police
West Yorkshire Police is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where collaboration with various agencies is at the forefront of our mission to combat counter-terrorism and organized crime. With flexible working hours and a strong commitment to employee development, we provide opportunities for growth and meaningful contributions to community safety in the York area.
