Staff - Civil Orders Officer

NORTHAMPTONSHIRE POLICE; Northampton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Northamptonshire Police is seeking a motivated DVPO Civil Orders Officer (Court) to join the in-house Legal Services team. You will prepare and manage Domestic Violence Protection Order applications and appear in Magistrates' Court as the advocate.

Knowledge of Criminal Law or civil orders is welcome; you should be an effective communicator with strong organisational skills and the ability to work independently.

Job description

Northampton, Force Headquarters - NN4 0JQ Grade/scale

Role type Police Staff

Contract duration Permanent

Contract type Full Time

Department Legal Services

Location Northampton, Force Headquarters - NN4 0JQ Grade/scale Staff - Scale 6

Salary £33,603

Hours per week 37

Closing date* 23/11/2026, 23:55

• The hiring manager reserves the right to close the advert prior to the closing date, depending on the level of applications

The best part about working in this team This is an exciting opportunity to join this newly formed, growing in-house Legal Team. How does the work this team does make a difference The Legal Team supports the delivery of legal services to Northamptonshire Police, Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service and Northamptonshire Office of the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner. The purpose of this role To coordinate, prepare, and present Domestic Violence Protection Order (DVPO) applications to the Magistrates' Court

Job description

DVPO CIVIL ORDERS OFFICER (COURT)

We are seeking a motivated Civil Orders Officer (DVPO) to join the newly established in-house Legal Services Department at Northamptonshire Police.

As part of our dedicated legal team you will prepare and manage Domestic Violence Protection Order (DVPO) applications and attend the Magistrates' Court to act as the advocate.

We welcome applications from individuals with knowledge and understanding of Criminal Law and/or civil orders, together with relevant legal qualifications or experience gained in the criminal justice system. You will be an effective communicator with the ability to present cases in court, strong organisational skills, and the ability to work independently.

This is an exciting and rewarding opportunity to develop expertise and make a real impact in a fast-moving environment.

Why work for Us?

We're a county force tackling big-city issues, and everyone in our policing family, from frontline officers to police staff, has a part to play in serving our communities by fighting crime and protecting people. If you want an exciting career that offers variety, job satisfaction and the chance to develop and challenge yourself, while improving the lives of others, and all within an organisation that's forward-thinking and innovative, you'll find it with us.

Equality, diversity, and inclusion

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion.

We are working hard to increase diversity and inclusion within the organisations where communities are under-represented, including those from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities, people of all ages, abilities, faiths, religions and gender, LGBTQ communities and those from other disadvantaged or marginalised backgrounds, who share our values and wish to make a difference to the communities we serve.

Northamptonshire Police/OPFCC is a Disability Confident Employer - We aim to achieve the highest level an organisation can achieve under the scheme run by the Department of Work and Pensions. If you meet the essential criteria for the role you can choose to share your disability if you would like to take part in our disability confident interview scheme. All applications will be treated on merit, based on the evidence provided in your application and suitability for the role you have applied for.

Flexible working

All requests for flexible working patterns will be considered and will be dependent on the role.

Recruitment and Selection Policy

Internal applicants who are at risk of redundancy or in need of redeployment and pass the selection process, will be offered the role over the remaining internal and external applicants. Internal applicants must have line manager support prior to proceeding with an application.

Please be aware that the Office of the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner and Northamptonshire Police are separate employers. Although Police internal vacancies are open to OPFCC staff and vice versa, if you are successful, the change of employer will require a longer onboarding process and you will receive a new contract and payroll number. Service with either employer can be carried over as continuous service.

Police Barred and Advisory lists

Individuals placed on the Police Barred and Advisory lists will not be considered for employment by the Police and OPFCC for a minimum of 5 years from the date of listing in the case of gross misconduct, or 3 years from the date of listing in the case of poor performance.

Vetting and safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and operate safer recruitment processes, to ensure the organisations employees are proud to work for because they feel safe, valued and part of a happy and supportive work environment. All employees and volunteers therefore will be subject to background checks including vetting and references.

Artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to referral to disciplinary action.

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