Starting Salary: £42,612.00 (pro-rata for part-time vacancies)
Part/Full Time: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Mon-Fri
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an individual to join the Domestic Violence Protection Order (DVPO) Unit based in the Legal Department at Essex Police Headquarters in Chelmsford.
Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Force Solicitor (Operational Policing and Public Protection), you will be responsible for the preparation and presentation of DVPO applications and breach proceedings to the magistrates’ courts five days per week. You will also provide legal advice, guidance and operational support regarding all aspects of DVPOs. Work on Saturdays and Bank Holidays is required on occasion, with appropriate allowances.
You will also support and assist the legal team with the progress of other civil applications to protect the public and investigate legal claims made by or against the Chief Constable, taking statements, gathering evidence, drafting court forms, preparing written reports and progressing case files.
Qualifications
- Experience of dealing with courts and legal processes, procedures and evidence.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills required for presenting cases at court, negotiating with solicitors, liaising with victims and providing advice and guidance to police staff and officers at all ranks.
- Ability to take in information quickly and accurately, weighing up pros and cons of possible actions, using relevant information and precedents before making appropriate, professional decisions that are proportionate and in the public interest.
This opportunity suits a highly self‑motivated, organised individual who remains calm and professional under pressure and is committed to delivering the best service to the public.
Depending on your current vetting level and security clearances, you may be required to complete additional vetting information during the recruitment process.
Kent Police and Essex Police welcome applications regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, sex, or employment status.
If you are not from the UK, you must be a resident in the UK and have lived here continuously for the last three years. You must also be free from restrictions with indefinite leave to remain. If you are from the UK you must have lived here continuously for the last three years. This does not apply to those serving abroad in the British Armed Forces.
Equality and Diversity
As a Disability Confident Leader we have subjected our Disability Confident self‑assessment to external challenge and validation and are taking an active leadership role in encouraging and helping other employers on their journey to becoming Disability Confident.
Diversity, Equality and Inclusion are central to the values of our organisation. At Essex Police we value and embrace the unique experiences, identities and abilities that each of us brings to our roles, and we strive to empower everyone to bring their authentic self openly and safely to work.
Through the dedicated commitment of our support networks, DE&I team and wider HR departments, we are on a journey to embed our DE&I commitments, ensuring Essex Police is an employer of choice where everyone feels included.
Essex Police and Kent Police are an equal opportunities employer. Communications may be recorded for monitoring purposes.
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