Vacancy Information
Division / Department - See Advert
Grade - Grade 8
Status - Full Time
Contract Type - Permanent
Salary Grade Range - £27,747 - £29,649
Working Hours - 37.0 Hours per Week
Shift Allowance - No
Politically Restricted - No
Location - Shoreham
The starting salary for this role will usually be at the bottom of the salary range and will be pro-rata if the working hours are less than full time.
Chief Constables' Message
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
The Role & Key Responsibilities
The Sussex Police Evidential Property Team are looking for a highly motivated and organised individual to join their team and undertake the role of Evidential Property Officer. The team are responsible for providing a high quality service to internal & external stakeholders, as well as members of the public interacting with the Evidential Property service.
In this post you will be responsible for ensuring an efficient and effective storage, review and disposal service for all items of seized property in accordance with Force policies and procedures. This will include the safe and secure handling, storage, repatriation and disposal of these items, as well as maintaining accurate recording of property movements within the evidential property database.
This is a full-time position, working Monday to Friday 0800 - 1600. Remote working is not available for this position.
If you have a positive approach to delivering a responsive and efficient service, with excellent attention to detail in support of operational policing, we would like to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities:
1. To undertake safe, secure and efficient handling of all items of property including general items, bulk items, hazardous substances, dry and wet forensics, firearms, ammunition, drugs, cash and valuables which have come into police possession.
2. To maintain integrity, security and continuity of movements for all exhibits received into the store, ensuring that the property database is accurately updated with storage locations, movements and interactions. Retrieving exhibits from storage for investigative purposes or presentation at court and forensic submissions.
3. Ensure that all monies and high value items received as seized property are secured in storage, making the Economic Crime Unit are aware of high value cash seizures and banking is processed expeditiously and within the guidance of PACE (Police and Criminal Evidence Act) or POCA (Proceeds of Crime Act).
4. Dynamically risk assess the transfer of all incoming items of seized property into the main store, making provisions for handling of large, heavy items using the appropriate equipment provided, complying with H&S procedures, i.e. manual handling guidance, working at height.
5. Ensure the safe handling and storage of high-risk items, i.e. firearms and ammunition, DNA, knives, drugs and all hazardous substances.
6. To ensure all items of seized property are stored in a secure Temporary or Main Evidential Property Store (TEPS/MEPS), and in a correct manner according to Force procedures and Health & Safety regulations.
7. Comply with Force H&S policy and health & safety legislation at all times, including the use of PPE.
8. To undertake activities in accordance with the Property department’s working practices, policies and procedures.
9. To manage and complete the physical disposal of property in accordance with the Surrey/Sussex Property Policy including Return to Owner, income generation, hazardous waste disposal, and general waste processes.
10. To carry out scheduled and periodic audits, investigating and resolving enquiries, ensuring property is appropriately and lawfully retained, returned or disposed.
11. Act as a point of reference for officers and staff needing assistance with the use of the property database and the evidential property process.
12. Undertake other duties appropriate to the grade and character of work as may be reasonably required, including specific duties of a similar or lesser graded post.
Skills & Experience
13. Educated to GCSE grade C or equivalent
14. Proven experience of working in a stores environment and knowledge of stock control audit processes
15. Experience of working in a confidential environment
16. Health and Safety knowledge and practical experience including manual handling, working at height and COSHH awareness
17. Ability to work to a high degree of accuracy
18. Able to work to a written procedure and use sound judgement to make decisions
19. Demonstrate the ability to take personal responsibility for making things happen and achieving results.
20. Good organisational skills
21. Excellent attention to detail
22. Research and analytical skills in order to interrogate computer systems to obtain accurate results.
23. Ability to communicate effectively and fluently with a range of people using influencing and coaching skills to build trust and confidence
24. Have recent and relevant experience within a customer focused environment
25. Computer literate, including basic use of WORD & EXCEL
26. Ability to work on own and be self-motivated, as well as being a positive team player
27. Successfully pass essential training courses such as shearer, manual handling and MEWP (stock picker) training
Desirable
28. Knowledge of police procedures concerning property handling and disposal, e.g. firearms, ammunition, DNA, Drugs
29. Knowledge and experience of Police IT systems
30. Knowledge of Police Property Act, CPIA (Criminal Procedures and Investigations Act) and MoPI (Management of Police Information), PaCE (Police & Criminal Evidence Act – seizure and retention of property), POFA (Protection of Freedoms Act)
31. Experience of working in a secure stores environment
Why Work With Us?
Policing is an exciting 24/7 business and we all have commitments outside work. We’re invested in supporting people to balance their life with work and we encourage flexible working. We are open to conversations about job shares and part time working. We encourage agile working, giving you the opportunity to manage your own diary and work wherever you give the best service to the public. This may include flexi-time and home working.
We take pride in looking after our people and offer a variety of benefits;
32. career progression
33. contributory pension scheme (LGPS)
34. generous annual leave allowance
35. discounts for everyday spend
36. on-site gyms and a range of sports clubs
37. generous and supportive parental leave
38. financial and mental wellbeing guidance and support
39. discounted contributory healthcare scheme
Please use the following links for more information on the benefits of working with or
Further Information