XA918 Court Prosecution Officer - Prosecutions & Casualty Prevention Unit **External**

West Yorkshire Police are looking to recruit Court Prosecution Officer to join the Prosecution and Casualty Prevention Unit currently based in Bradford..

As a Unit, the Prosecution and Casualty Prevention team is responsible for the processing and handling of all camera detections in the West Yorkshire Police area, including the offering of National Driver Re-training Scheme courses; dealing with telephone enquiries from members of the public concerning the issuance of tickets, summonses, postal requisitions and judicial enforcement and for processing DVLA, fraud, and freedom of information enquiries submitted to the Force.

As a Court Prosecution Officer within the department, it will be your responsibility to provide an efficient and effective Prosecution service including presenting case evidence in court, case management, file evaluation and decision making on behalf of the Unit ensuring that the Organization meets all objectives within its portfolio, maintaining output and adhering to Court deadlines in accordance with policy and legislation, ensuring that the Unit consistently provides an effective prosecution service to the organization, Partner agencies and HM Courts., 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.

For a detailed description of the Competency and Values levels required, please refer to the Competency and values framework (CVF) | College of Policing (this link may be copied and pasted into your browser). This document will assist you in completing the Evidence of Achievement section of the application form. Please note: the Evidence of Achievement section will not be visible until the employment section has been completed.
Shift Allowance
No Shift Allowance

You will be able to demonstrate previous knowledge and experience of working within the Criminal Justice business area and have previous supervisory/managerial experience with a proven ability to communicate in an articulate manner within challenging environments. This role requires regular attendance at court on behalf of the organisation to present cases for prosecution.

A knowledge of computerized databases and software packages specifically Microsoft Office is essential, as well as a flexible approach to working hours to deliver service provision that meets our customers' requirements.