Criminal Justice Unit Clerk (Clerical Officer)

Durham City Safety Group; North East; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Durham City Safety Group seeks a CJU Clerical Officer to support pre and post court workflows. The role involves handling confidential files and potentially disturbing images, with a focus on accurate record-keeping and timely processing.

You will perform multi-functional clerical duties, communicate with CPS, HMCTS, and Probation, and manage letter dispatch and remand prisoner coordination within defined timeframes. UK residency requirements apply.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths are required or approved equivalent.
• At least 3 months clerical experience is preferred.
• Higher qualifications or 5+ years relevant experience will be reviewed.

Responsibilities

• Provide digital file reception for pre/post charge cases and related files.
• Complete full range of file preparation duties and maintain records and databases.
• Provide information to authorised agencies (CPS, HMCTS, Probation) per policy.
• Prepare and dispatch system letters (post, email) and handle Home Office orders as required.
• Liaise with internal/external customers regarding remand prisoners within set timeframes.

Skills

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

Clerical experience

Education

GCSE including English and Maths

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Durham City Safety Group seeks a CJU Clerical Officer to support pre and post court workflows. The role involves handling confidential files and potentially disturbing images, with a focus on accurate record-keeping and timely processing.

You will perform multi-functional clerical duties, communicate with CPS, HMCTS, and Probation, and manage letter dispatch and remand prisoner coordination within defined timeframes. UK residency requirements apply.