Misconduct and Hearings Facilitator

Devon and Cornwall Police; Exeter; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading police force as an Administrative Support Officer, providing essential assistance in misconduct hearings and meetings. This role offers flexibility and a supportive environment, ensuring you thrive in your position while contributing to public safety. Enjoy competitive benefits including a government pension, generous leave, and development opportunities.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Subsidised gym membership

Company sick pay

Local government pension scheme

Free onsite parking

Development and training opportunities

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Provide professional administrative support to police staff and public.
• Coordinate misconduct hearings and meetings in line with regulations.

Responsibilities

• Arrange and coordinate misconduct hearings, ensuring compliance with legislation.
• Act as primary contact for hearings, managing logistics and communications.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Job description

Salary: £26,106 rising to £28,653 per annum + Excellent Benefits including Government Pension

Location: Exeter Police Station

Closing Date: 19/05/2025, Midday

Hours per week: This role is 26 hours per week. However, we welcome applications from individuals wishing to work on a part-time basis and we are willing to consider flexible working patterns subject to business need.

About the role:

PURPOSE

To provide a professional and confidential administrative support service on behalf of PSD to identified customers including the public, police officers and police staff, the Independent Office of Police Conduct (IOPC) and the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC).

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Arranging the Misconduct hearing and meeting process. This includes liaison with various internal Depts, the IOPC and the College of Policing to ensure PSD Misconduct hearings and meetings are undertaken in line with legislation. Post hearings liaise with Legally Qualified Chair (LQC), College of Policing and media re publishing outcomes.

To work independently and act as the primary point of contact for Misconduct Hearings and Meetings. The logistics and coordination, and finally setting the date(s). This is not a generic coordination role as to do the above it needs to be done in line with legislative dates and thus knowledge of complex Police Conduct Regulations.

Undertake a number of specific administrative elements of the hearing and meeting process e.g. booking of rooms, availability of witnesses, availability of the Supt panel member/misconduct meeting Chair. Ensuring the recording equipment is set up, working and to administer this during proceedings.

Drafting of regulation notices for misconduct meetings for checking by the IO and supervisors. Collation of disclosure bundles that have been prepared by the IO. Complete templates for Panel chairs at Misconduct meetings. Regularly review the guidance documents provided to Misconduct meeting Chairs.

Coordination with witness, interested persons, officers/staff, Federation and FLS with regards to attendance and misconduct hearings and meetings. Setting a timetable of regulatory service dates for PSD/FLS/Fed to adhere to. Develop and maintain relationships with key people during misconduct processes, using clear communication and negotiation skills.

Want to know more about this role?

Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to the vacancy on our website for further information about the role including the role profile. For a conversation regarding the role, once you have viewed the full details on our website, please contact:

Hiring Line Manager: Ilona ROSSON - Detective Chief Inspector

Email Address: [e-mail]

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What you get if you join us:

• A competitive salary with yearly increments.
• 25 days a year leave entitlement, with an increase to 30 days after 5 years continuous employment, plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part time employees).
• Access to heavily subsidised gym membership that will provide you access to police site gyms throughout the counties.
• Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme for discounts and services (requires a one-off payment of £5).
• Company sick pay.
• Competitive local government pension scheme.
• Job related equipment, as required.
• Free onsite parking at many police sites throughout the counties.
• Access to Group insurance scheme (via salary sacrifice scheme).
• Support networks, free Employees' Assistance Programme, Occupational Health and wellbeing services.
• Development and training opportunities.
• Supportive and flexible training plan, including regular check-ins throughout your initial period of joining us to ensure you are up to speed with the role and getting the support you need.
• Flexitime, with the ability to undertake your hours flexibly and in line with business need.