Police Call Handler (Days)

Adecco Portugal; St Asaph; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Adecco are pleased to be recruiting for a Police Call Handler (Days) to work within the North Wales Police Force. Location: St Asaph. Contract Type: Temporary ongoing. Hourly Rate: £14.10 per hour. Working Pattern: Full Time day shifts Monday to Friday.

Role involves delivering first-contact customer service, recording information accurately, and deploying resources in a pressurised environment. Vetting and Welsh language requirement apply.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification in Communication, Business, or a Customer-related field, or proven relevant experience.
• Welsh Speaking Level 2 required.
• Typing/word processing skills of 25 - 30 words per minute.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work well both in a team and independently.
• Intermediate IT skills, particularly with Windows systems.
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• A good geographical knowledge of North Wales.

Responsibilities

• Receive and resolve public inquiries in line with force policy.
• Provide advice and manage caller expectations, ensuring first contact resolution.
• Analyse and assess risk using various information systems.
• Record relevant information accurately for different audiences, including police departments and external agencies.
• Liaise with external agencies as needed.
• Manage the closure of incidents where appropriate.
• Distribute messages via email, telephone, fax, and intranet.
• Direct police units to incidents through intelligent deployment, maximising resource efficiency.
• Inform and coordinate with other emergency services as required.
• Maintain a log of all incidents and ensure proper scheduling of appointments.
• Update the Force Records Management System and undertake relevant clerical duties.
• Represent colleagues/organisation in various forums and assist at special events or major incidents as needed.

Skills

Welsh speaking

Typing speed

Communication skills

IT skills

Geography North Wales

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

Adecco are pleased to be recruiting for a Police Call Handler (Days) to work within the North Wales Police Force

Location: St Asaph

Contract Type: Temporary on going

Hourly Rate: £14.10 per hour

Working Pattern: Full Time day shifts Monday to Friday

Please note this role will be subject to Police Vetting, you will need to have been within the UK for a minimum of 3 years continually

Are you ready to make a difference in your community? Our client is seeking a dedicated and skilled Communications Operator to join their team in North Wales Police! If you thrive in a fast paced environment and possess exceptional communication skills, this is the role for you.

Overall Purpose of the Job: As a Communications Operator, you will deliver a professional, effective, and efficient customer service aimed at "getting it right first time." Your role will involve resolving public inquiries, accurately recording information, and deploying resources in a pressurised environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Receive and resolve public inquiries in line with force policy.
• Provide advice and manage caller expectations, ensuring first contact resolution.
• analyse and assess risk using various information systems.
• Record relevant information accurately for different audiences, including police departments and external agencies.
• Liaise with external agencies as needed.
• Manage the closure of incidents where appropriate.
• Distribute messages via email, telephone, fax, and intranet.
• Direct police units to incidents through intelligent deployment, maximising resource efficiency.
• Inform and coordinate with other emergency services as required.
• Maintain a log of all incidents and ensure proper scheduling of appointments.
• Update the Force Records Management System and undertake relevant clerical duties.
• Represent colleagues/organisation in various forums and assist at special events or major incidents as needed.

What We're Looking For:

To succeed in this role, you should possess:

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification in Communication, Business, or a Customer-related field, or proven relevant experience.
• Welsh Speaking Level 2 required
• Typing/word processing skills of 25 - 30 words per minute.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work well both in a team and independently.
• Intermediate IT skills, particularly with Windows systems.
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• A good geographical knowledge of North Wales.

Why Join Us?

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a team that plays a vital role in community safety. You will gain valuable experience in a dynamic environment while contributing to the well-being of the public.

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