Recruitment

The OPCC has the following vacancies

OPCC CONTACT OFFICER

The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner is seeking a Contact Officer within the Governance and Contact Team.

This key role provides a first point of contact for all incoming correspondence. Duties involve managing the PCC inbox on a daily basis ensuring all contact is actioned appropriately and providing a high quality of service to callers / contact made with the office. The post holder will work alongside others in the team to closely monitor contact to ensure handling performance targets are met. They will undertake the initial assessment of correspondence, identifying complaints / enquiries, whether it is outside the remit of the PCC, prepare and send responses whilst liaising closely with the Staff Office.

The post holder will seek relevant information from stakeholders, members of the OPCC and Dorset Police where necessary to respond to the correspondence. The role requires someone with attention to detail and the desire to provide high quality customer service.

For further information on how to apply click here: LINK

Closing date - 21 April 2024

Interviews will be held on 10 May 2024 at Force Headquarters, Winfrith

Independent Panel Members for Police Misconduct Panels

The Police and Crime Commissioners for Devon & Cornwall, and Dorset are seeking to appoint Independent Panel Members to join a list of people able to sit on Police Misconduct Hearing Panels. These hearings preside over serious misconduct cases in what is an important aspect of the disciplinary rules that govern the police in England and Wales.

The role of Independent Panel Member is a statutory public appointment in accordance with the Police Conduct Regulations 2020, as amended.

Police and Crime Commissioners have the challenging role of ensuring that the people of their respective region are served by an efficient and effective police force. Transparent, fair and robust arrangements for police officer discipline are an important way of inspiring public confidence in the high professional standards and ethical values of our police. This is an opportunity to be involved in one of the most important responsibilities in policing – by providing greater transparency and independence whilst upholding the high professional standards the public expects from our police service.

You will be a part of a pool of suitably qualified individuals selected to panels presiding at Police Misconduct Hearings for the Police and Crime Commissioners of Devon & Cornwall, and Dorset and the work will therefore be varied across both geographical areas. There may be opportunities to support misconduct panels across the South West as we develop a collaborative network across the region.

An important principle is for misconduct processes to build trust and confidence in policing both for our communities, but also for the staff working within policing. A commitment to fairness and transparency, with a particular emphasis on understanding the issues that are important to our diverse communities is critical in this role.

The role of Independent Panel Member is open to individuals who can demonstrate strong analytical and communication skills, self-confidence and the ability to take a balanced, open minded and objective approach to the issues presented.

You must have an understanding of the need for high standards of conduct in the police service and a commitment to fairness and equality. Previous experience of law, HR practice or senior management would be beneficial.

As an independent representative of the community, Independent Panel Members will, ideally, be residents of Devon, Cornwall or Dorset. We are looking to increase the diversity of our current panel to make it more representative of our communities and applications are therefore particularly welcome from under-represented groups.

This role attracts an allowance and expenses (currently under review). Details can be located in the recruitment information pack.

The appointment will run on a four-year term, with the potential to be renewed up to a maximum of 10 years. Attendance at training events is a mandatory condition of appointment for these posts.

How to apply

Please use the following link to apply. LINK TO RECRUITMENT PAGE

Please check eligibility criteria before applying.

Information Pack

Role Profile

Legally Qualified PERSONS to advise at Police Misconduct Hearings

The Police and Crime Commissioners for Devon & Cornwall and for Dorset are seeking to appoint legally qualified individuals to act in the role of advisor to the chair and panel of persons conducting police misconduct hearings. These hearings preside over serious misconduct cases in what is an important aspect of the disciplinary rules that govern the police in England and Wales.

Legally Qualified Persons are required to provide advice to the person conducting or chairing a misconduct hearing upon request by the chair in respect of any legal or procedural issues relating to the misconduct proceedings.

The role of Legally Qualified Person is a new statutory public appointment following the Home Secretary’s Police Officer Dismissals Review and subsequent amendments to the Police Conduct Regulations (2024).

This is an opportunity to be involved in one of the most important responsibilities in policing – by providing greater transparency and independence whilst upholding the high professional standards the public expects from our police service.

You will be a part of a pool of suitably qualified public appointees selected to advise at police misconduct hearings on behalf of the Police and Crime Commissioners for Devon & Cornwall, and for Dorset and the work will therefore be across both geographical areas. There may be opportunities to support misconduct panels across the South West as we develop a collaborative network across the region.

You must satisfy the judicial appointment eligibility condition on a 5-year basis as set out in section 50 of the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007.

Applications are sought from qualified lawyers who can demonstrate integrity and independence of mind, commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, analysis, sound judgement and an objective approach to issues presented. Applications from candidates who have current or previous experience of regulatory law are actively encouraged.

We are looking to increase the diversity of our current panel to make it more representative of our communities and applications from under-represented groups are therefore particularly welcomed.

This role attracts an allowance and expenses, details can be located in the recruitment information pack.

The appointment will run on a four-year term, with the potential to be renewed for an indefinite number of terms. Attendance at training events is a mandatory condition of appointment for these posts.