Detained Property Roving Assistant

Prospective officers and staff must be held to a higher standard of behaviour and accountability than members of the public and that therefore their right to privacy can be fettered in certain circumstances. This is to ensure that members of the police are fully aware and accountable for the unique powers entrusted to them and the standards of professional behaviour they swear to uphold.

To support the roving detained property and crime filing supervisor in maintaining the local detained property and crime filing holding stores oversee the temporary storage and transfer of detained property and crime files within LPAs collaborate with Facilities Management in the disposal of flammable and hazardous substancesin the provision of high quality effective and efficient support to the operational policing of the force.

Supporting the Estates Management Team with the detained property and crime filing across the estate

The role is part of the Corporate Asset Management department within the Facilities section which comprises of printing services uniform supply and secure storage.

KeyResponsibilities:

• Maintaining the upkeep of the local Detained Property and crime filing holding stores Force wide with customer experience being at the centre of the services delivered
• Work to the health and safety guidelines in line with the detained property policy

• Transfer of detained property crime files and tapes to Central Store

• Responding to general requests and enquiries from internal customers by email telephone letter CX portal and in person including return of items

• Updating property systems

• Relocating items preparing for transport and external storage baying up items receiving goods sorting disposal and/or destruction of property and crime files.

• Working closely with a number of internal and external suppliers as part of day-to-day role. i.e. hazardous waste contractor

• Working to policy legislation and guidance (CPIAData Protection Act 2018 MoPi)

• Working collaboratively as part of wider team

• Actively work with customers to support with new ways of working.

Essential Skills:

• Experience working in a logistical role

• Experience of administrative duties

• Good working knowledge of Health and Safety

• Good customer service skills in a frontline role

• Ability to follow set processes procedures and policies

• Effective team working experience

• Ability to work to tight deadlines.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience using internal police system i.e. Connect CX portal

• Experience and knowledge in the Connect system

• Experience of working in customer services and/or stock control environment

• Experience of working with Detained Property Tape Libraries and Crime Files

• Knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance CPIA MOPI PACE Data Protection.

Benefit Statement:

By choosing to join West Midlands Police you will receive an enhanced benefits package including:

• Fair remuneration with progression opportunities and access to a very competitive pension scheme.

• Enhanced annual leave in addition to public holiday entitlements.

• Discounts across travel parking daily costs of living and leisure activities.

• A comprehensive wellbeing package including 24/7 support free eye tests and flu jabs

• Comprehensive benefits including pension Blue Light Card and employee assistance programme.

Vetting:Successful applicants will be required to pass Recruitment Vetting and Counter Terrorism Clearancescrutiny prior to commencing their role this will include a full background & financial disclosure as part of the vetting process.

Medical: Successful applicants will be subject to a medical assessment which may include a drug or hearing test.

Interview: TBC

Contact:For further information email

West Midlands Police is a Disability Confident Leader - the highest level an organisation can achieve under the scheme run by the Department of Work and Pensions. As part of our commitment we operate a Disability Confident Interview Scheme - all candidates who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role will be offered an interview.

It is important to notethat there may be occasions where it is not practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people who meet the essential criteria for the job. For example:in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume seasonal and high-peak times the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled these circumstances the employer could select the candidates whobestmeet the essential criteria for the job as they would do for non-disabled applicants.

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