Criminal Justice Casework Officer

Red Snapper Recruitment; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Administrator to serve as a Criminal Justice Casework Officer on a long-term, full-time contract. This remote position requires proficiency in handling complex administrative tasks and a solid understanding of redaction principles and GDPR. Candidates should be adept in case file preparation to support the progression of criminal cases through the Justice System, ensuring all materials are accurately submitted to the CPS. Competitive hourly rate of £13.53 (PAYE) offered.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working in a busy administrative environment, undertaking complex tasks to a high standard.
• Good understanding of redaction principles regarding protection of identity and GDPR.

Responsibilities

• Act as a gatekeeper for non‑custody cases and submit case files to the CPS.
• Monitor responses and disseminate charging decisions from the CPS.
• Prepare and submit accurate prosecution files to ensure successful prosecution rates.
• Obtain and prepare supporting evidence, liaising with OIC and CPS.
• Develop knowledge of National File Standards and ensure key evidence accompanies prosecution files.
• Perform daily searches and ensure all required prosecution materials reach CPS by deadline.

Skills

Experience in a busy administrative environment

Understanding of redaction principles and GDPR

Job description

RSR is recruiting an experienced Administrator to work as a Criminal Justice Casework Officer on a long‑term, full‑time contract. The role pays £13.53 per hour (PAYE). This is a remote working position.

Job Purpose

To support the effective progression of cases through the Criminal Justice System by preparing case files in accordance with Service Level Agreements.

Key Responsibilities

1. Act as a gatekeeper for non‑custody cases. Obtain, triage, quality assure and submit case files to the CPS for pre‑charge advice, in line with National File Standards and the Director General's Guidelines on disclosure.
2. Monitor and receive responses and charging decisions from the CPS and disseminate to the OIC.
3. Prepare, quality assure and submit accurate prosecution files which help to ensure successful prosecution rates.
4. Obtain, quality assure, redact, reformat and prepare any supporting/additional evidence. Liaise with the OIC and the CPS to undertake further evidential enquiries when required, ensuring they are managed within the agreed timeframes.
5. Develop and apply knowledge of National File Standards, legal points to prove and disclosure protocols to ensure that key evidence accompanies prosecution files before submission to the CPS.
6. Undertake daily disposal searches and ensure prosecution materials are provided to the CPS by morning deadline. Conduct further hourly checks to ensure all required information is provided to the CPS and the Courts to ensure an effective remand court hearing.

Essential

• Proven experience working in a busy administrative environment, undertaking complex administrative tasks to a high standard.
• Good understanding of redaction principles regarding protection of identity and GDPR.

Desirable

• Previous experience working within a policing and/or criminal justice environment.

If you would like to be considered for this position and have the relevant experience, please apply now.