Clerical Officer

Adecco; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated Clerical Officer for a temporary role at Merseyside Police's Prosecutions Unit in Liverpool. The ideal candidate will assist with administrative duties, handle communications, and manage data input. Candidates should have a solid understanding of police procedures and experience with relevant IT systems like Niche. This position offers support for professional development within the criminal justice sector, making it a great opportunity for those looking to grow their careers.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Convenient location near train station

Qualifications

• Good understanding of police and criminal justice procedures.
• Experience using Niche within the Criminal Justice framework.
• Strong keyboard skills and familiarity with relevant IT systems.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with administrative duties to meet priorities.
• Handling incoming and outgoing communications.
• Inputting data into systems for information exchange.
• Maintaining records to comply with legal requirements.

Skills

Understanding of police and criminal justice procedures

Experience using Niche

Proficient keyboard skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to prioritise and organise

Adaptability

Tools

Xhibit

PNC

Job description

Job Advertisement: CJ Clerical Officer (Temporary)

Location: Rose Hill, Liverpool - Hybrid Working
Hourly Rate: 13.45
Contract Type: Temporary - Full - time Hours 36.50

We are currently recruiting for a Clerical Officer to work for our client Merseyside Police at their headquarters in Rose Hill, Liverpool.

Our client is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Clerical Officer to join their dynamic Prosecutions Unit in Rose Hill, Liverpool. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about supporting the Criminal Justice system, we want to hear from you!

About the Role:

As a CJ Clerical Officer, you will play a crucial role in providing top-notch administrative support to ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of the Prosecutions Unit. Your responsibilities will include

• Assisting with administrative duties to meet priorities within strict timescales.
• Handling incoming and outgoing communications to deliver an effective service.
• Using force systems to create and produce essential documents and digital media for prosecutions.
• Managing telephone inquiries and day‑to‑day correspondence.
• Inputting data into relevant systems to facilitate seamless information exchange with Criminal Justice partners.
• Maintaining records to ensure compliance with legal requirements and force policy.

Why Join Us?

• Convenient Location: Our office is only a 16‑minute walk from Liverpool Lime Street train station, making your commute easy and hassle‑free.
• Supportive Team Environment: You'll be part of a collaborative team, focused on delivering quality service to internal and external customers, including operational officers, CPS, and legal representatives.
• Professional Development: Gain valuable experience and knowledge of police and criminal justice procedures, enhancing your skills in a constantly evolving system.

What We're Looking For?

To excel in this role, you should possess:

• A good understanding of police and criminal justice procedures.
• Experience using Niche within the Criminal Justice framework.
• Proficient keyboard skills and familiarity with relevant IT systems (e.g., Xhibit, PNC).
• Strong communication skills to ensure accurate information flow with all stakeholders.
• The ability to prioritise and organise workloads to meet deadlines.
• Adaptability to thrive in a constantly changing environment.
• The successful candidate will undergo Police Vetting and the criteria is that you have lived within the UK continuously for at least 3 years at the time of application.

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Adecco is a disability‑confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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