Evidential Property Courier

The Sussex Police Evidential Property Team, are looking for an enthusiastic and highly organised individual to join their team and undertake the role of Evidential Property Courier.

In this post you will be responsible for ensuring that evidential property seized by Sussex Police is safely and securely transported between Sussex Police sites and the Sussex Evidential Property department. You will be required to maintain vigorous audit trails for all items being handled and updating the evidential property database. If you have a positive approach to delivering a responsible and efficient service in support of operational policing, we would like to hear from you.

This position is full time, operating Monday - Friday. Remote working is not available for this role.

Key Responsibilities:

To be responsible for the collection, distribution and delivery of seized property around Sussex Police & occasionally Surrey Police sites. In accordance with a prearranged schedule.

Using the evidential property database & systems to identify property ready for collection and delivery.

Complete a physical check of evidential property for collection and delivery against the pick list to ascertain that the correct items are being moved.

Use the equipment provided such as scanners, laptops and smartphones to record and upload the movements of the property items on the property database.

To have ownership over the security, professional appearance and functionality of the temporary evidential property stores located within a variety of Sussex Police sites.

Use the equipment provided for safe handling and transportation of property items in accordance with the Risks Assessments and Safe Operating Procedures pertaining to the specific items, i.e. firearms, drugs, cash, etc.

Maintain a working knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and compliance to support the movement of property including hazardous and valuable items (such as firearms, drugs, forensic exhibits, sensitive and potentially distressing property) across the forces, and that all PPE is worn as required and is in a usable state.

To drive police vehicles in accordance with police standards and policies. To take responsibility of the departments vehicle, ensuring it is is serviced, cleaned and maintained.

Maintain the security and safety of all items whilst travelling at all times. Such as: restricting the movement of items in the vehicle whilst in transit, locking and alarming the vehicles when unattended in a police premises.

Undertake such other duties commensurate with the post as may be required for the safe and effective performance of the job., 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.
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Confident when working alone, be self-motivated, enthusiastic, well-organised and have excellent communication skills. With the confidence to effectively communicate to individuals at all levels of seniority.

The ability to work accurately and pay attention to details, with a logical method of working. Good organisational skills and the ability to work to deadlines with a flexible approach to working.

Experience of working in a confidential environment.

The ability to use initiative and work with minimum supervision, in addition to working alongside a team aiming to achieve the same goals.

To manage colleague expectations with a commitment to service delivery.

To have good computer skills, including basic Excel and the ability to learn bespoke systems.

Research and problem solving skills, practical experience of manual handling techniques.

Must hold a full driving licence and will be required to pass a basic police driving test. The position does involve a significant amount of driving, so you must be confident, positive and self motivated within this often lone working environment.

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, We take pride in looking after our people and offer a variety of benefits;

• career progression



• contributory pension scheme (LGPS)



• generous annual leave allowance



• discounts for everyday spend



• on-site gyms and a range of sports clubs



• generous and supportive parental leave



• financial and mental wellbeing guidance and support



• discounted contributory healthcare scheme, Following submission of your application you will receive a confirmation email with a copy of your application attached. Occasionally emails from this address can fall into spam/junk folders so please ensure this is checked regularly. You may wish to consider adding noreply@surreysussexpolice.as.recruitmail.com to your address/contact list to ensure you receive all communications.

This post is being advertised in parallel with Force redeployment processes. Any redeployees who are identified will be given preference. This may result in the post being withdrawn at any point during the recruitment process.
Please note that not all jobs are available for internal candidates across both Forces, the current agreed recruitment principles are;


• vacancies in collaborated units are available to all officers and staff across both Forces



• vacancies in non-collaborated units are only available to officers and staff within the Force with the vacancy unless it is advertised externally



• if the vacancy is advertised externally and an officer or member of staff from the other Force is successful it will result in a transfer of employment