CJU Casework Officer

Are you looking for a new opportunity and want to help in keeping Hampshire safe? We are looking for someone to join our team (which is office based) where you will act as a gate keeper for prosecution cases by preparing case files and supporting their progression through the Criminal Justice System, and will be the link between our serving police officers and the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS). This role has many functions and your work will be varied. On any day your duties may include :

• Obtaining, checking and submitting case files to the CPS for pre-charge advice. Then, receiving responses and charging decisions from the CPS, and disseminating to the officer in the case (OIC). You will also be checking any supporting or additional evidence in the same way when required.
• Preparing, quality assuring and submitting accurate prosecution files, which help to ensure successful prosecution rates. Ensuring that key evidence accompanies prosecution files before submission to the CPS by agreed timeframes.
• Identifying and prioritising specific cases, including domestic violence, under 10 protocol and sexual offences, ensuring that the CPS are formally notified.
• Submitting foreign previous convictions checks to the International Liaison Enquiries Team for victims and witnesses who were born outside of the UK., Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary is an inclusive employer and strives to have a workforce representative of the communities we police and serve. We recognise that we are not fully representative and are working to address this imbalance through a variety of initiatives.
Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary is an equal opportunities employer that positively promotes flexible working, enabling officers and staff to achieve a healthy work-life balance whilst meeting operational requirements of the constabulary. We actively encourage applications to be made on a full time, part time or flexible working basis. The Equality Act 2010 allows us to promote equality within Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary by adopting Positive Action to support people from under-represented groups. Our aim is to recruit talented people with a diverse range of skills and experience and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our Positive Action team are available to provide support through the application and assessment process by contacting : [email protected] The Disability Confident campaign aims to remove barriers, increase understanding and ensure that people have opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations. We will accommodate requests for reasonable adjustments where possible throughout our recruitment and promotions processes and encourage anyone requiring reasonable adjustments to disclose this at the earliest opportunity.

Educated to QCF Level 2 (3-5 passes) OR work experience deemed to have brought the post holder to a comparable level. Essential Experience Proven experience working in a busy administrative environment, undertaking complex administrative tasks to a high standard. Competencies and Personal Qualities We are Emotionally Aware Level 1