Crime in Prisons Coordinator - HMP Long Lartin

Ministry of Justice; Ullington; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ministry of Justice seeks a Crime in Prisons Coordinator (CiPCo) to provide specialist administration and coordination support across a single establishment, reporting to the Head of Security. Based within a prison, this role supports national crime in prisons objectives and collaborates with local police and CPS when appropriate.

You will contribute to improving information sharing, case referrals, victim support, and adherence to CiPRA and Victims' Code, while traveling to other sites as

Qualifications

• Willingness to understand CiPRA and Victims' Code guidance.
• Ability to liaise with internal teams and external partners.
• Strong administrative and coordination skills.
• Evidence-based approach to information sharing and process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist administration and coordination support to a single establishment.
• Contribute to improving crime referrals, investigations, and victim support.
• Collaborate with police, CPS, and regional teams to align processes.
• Travel to other prisons and regional offices as required.

Job description

The Crime in Prisons Coordinator (CiPCo) will provide specialist administration and coordination support to help address high levels of crime committed within the establishment, aligning with national crime in prison objectives intended to support prisons to improve criminal justice outcomes. The role will cover a single establishment and managed within the Security team. Playing a pivotal role in HMPPS's mission to combat crime in prisons, the CiPCo will address acts of criminality within prison confines, encouraging proportionate outcomes through internal disciplinary processes, adjudication awards, and law enforcement engagement. The candidate will possess a willingness to comprehensively understand relevant policy frameworks and guidance surrounding crime in prisons, particularly the Crime in Prison Referral Agreement (CiPRA) and the Victims' Code. Additionally, they will become knowledgeable about the respective roles and responsibilities of HMPPS, the police, and CPS in investigating and prosecuting crimes within custodial settings, with the aim of achieving standardised and consistent processes across the sites. Motivated to improve information-sharing processes related to crime in prisons, the individual will contribute to better punitive outcomes and enhanced victim support. HMPPS's efforts to tackle crime in prisons are crucial for maintaining safety and security while minimizing harm to staff, prisoners, and the community. A national strategy has been developed with objectives including:

• Cultivating a culture of change and adherence to statutory and common law obligations outlined in the CiPRA.
• Assisting in compiling information packages for crime cases to support high-quality referrals to law enforcement.
• Enhancing the process of crime referrals, particularly regarding assaults against staff.
• Facilitating the exchange of best practices among prisons at various levels.
• Identifying trends and inefficiencies in case investigations, statement development, and evidence handling.
• Fostering positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Providing support to victims of crime and offering guidance tools to frontline staff.
• Aggregating and analysing local data to improve the efficacy

of crime referrals and operational processes.OFFICIAL These objectives must be implemented at all levels within prisons to ensure proportionate outcomes for offenders. The Prison Group Directorate and Directorate of Security are collaborating to enhance the crime in prison service provided to prisons., Supported by the National Crime in Prisons (CiP) Taskforce, this role aims to address the high levels of crime committed within prisons. The CiP Taskforce endeavours to promote cultural change in how crime in prisons is perceived and managed, strengthen relationships between HMPPS and law enforcement, develop effective victim support strategies, and instil confidence in our ability to combat crime effectively. The role entails providing specialist administration and coordination support to a single establishment, working closely with the national and regional CiP Taskforce and local Police Crime Team to manage crime cases efficiently. Reporting directly to the Head of Security, who liaises with the Regional Crime in Prison Lead, this role is based within a prison. Daily travel to other prisons and occasional trips to the regional offices are necessary, with potential travel outside the region as required.