20048 Enforcement Officer

Overview of the job

The job holder will undertake the full range of tasks involved with the enforcement of orders post sentence supervision periods and licences at court including the prosecution of contested breaches (the latter primarily in the Magistrates Court).

Summary

To enforce Community Orders Post Sentence Supervision periods and Licences including:

• Reviewing preparing and prosecuting breach cases including contested hearings.
• Promoting compliance through effective engagement with offenders.
• Liaising providing information and advice to probation staff criminal courts criminal justice agencies and other partner organisations.
• Compliance with directions of the court during case management hearings including warning witnesses and service of statements and exhibits in line with deadlines imposed by the court.

In line with PS policies and procedures the job holder must at all times demonstrate a commitment to equality and inclusion and an understanding of their relevance to the work they do.

The post holder must adhere to all policies in respect of the sensitive/confidential nature of the information handled whilst working in this position.

If relevant to the role some out of hours working may be required (i.e. Courts).

Responsibilities Activities & Duties

The job holder will be required to carry out the following responsibilities activities and duties:

• To review all proposed enforcement action in accordance with PS performance standards for legality and quality and provide timely feedback to the offender manager.
• To enable the timely listing of cases to meet key performance standards.
• To facilitate the issuing of a summons and make application for warrants in appropriate cases.
• To prioritise High Risk cases and make urgent without notice applications to the court where necessary.
• To ensure that information and witnesses are prepared in advance of all court hearings including trials.
• To engage and negotiate with solicitors and service-users to enable the prompt conclusion of cases including undertaking pre-hearing case conferences.
• To prosecute the full range of breach cases to a high standard promoting the timely conclusion of the case.
• To conduct trials in contested cases.
• To advise the Court as to the appropriateness of Bail conditions or remand in custody when the Court is considering an adjournment.
• To liaise with internal staff and external partners to facilitate effective enforcement and provide information and advice as necessary.
• To provide advice and guidance to Probation Practitioners regarding breach submissions.
• To enable service-users to be interviewed post hearing to ensure that they fully understand the outcome and where necessary to arrange follow-up appointments.
• To review outstanding warrants in accordance with PS policy and procedures.
• To undertake the range of probation work in the court setting including the completion and oral presentation of Pre-sentence reports on cases where required.
• To use computer based systems to produce update and maintain records and other documentation within agreed timescales.
• To provide cover to other courts and teams as required.
• Demonstrate pro-social modelling skills by consistently reinforcing pro-social behaviour and attitudes and challenging anti-social behaviour and attitudes.
• To work within the aims and values of PS and HMPPS.

The duties/responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present and is not intended to be exhaustive. The job holder is expected to accept reasonable alternations and additional tasks of a similar level that may be necessary. Significant adjustments may require re-examination under the Job Evaluation Scheme and shall be discussed in the first instance with the job holder.

An ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence through the medium of English or (where specified in Wales) Welsh.

Behaviours

• Making Effective Decisions
• Changing and Improving
• Working Together
• Delivering at Pace
• Communicating and Influencing

Essential Experience

• Experience of working with a diverse range of people who have experienced a range of social/personal difficulties and the need to use tact and discretion when dealing with confidential and sensitive issues.
• Experience of working with groups or individuals in order to motivate and change behaviour.
• Experience in planning and coordinating work.
• Knowledge and understanding of risk assessment/risk management relating to offenders.
• Knowledge and understanding of the work of the Criminal Justice system the aims and objectives of the Probation Service and relevant legislation and criminal procedure rules.

Technical requirements

• Minimum 5 GCSEs at Grade C or above (or equivalent qualification) including English and Maths.
• Knowledge and understanding of the legislation and case law pertaining specifically to breaches of Orders (including applications for warrant)/extensions/revocations and amendments.

Ability

• Awareness/understanding of the risk of further offending and recognising factors which may speak to a change of risk when in Court.
• Ability to make defensible decisions based on new information provided in real time within the court setting.
• Ability to communicate effectively in a court setting and respond appropriately to questions raised by the Court.
• Ability to work to work independently in the court setting.
• Strong communication skills within open court/public arena.
• Prioritising High Risk cases in order to protect the public.

Hours of Work

37

Working Arrangements & Further Information

The MoJ offers Hybrid Working arrangements where business need allows. This is an informal non-contractual form of flexible working that blends working from your base location different MoJ sites and / or from home (please be aware that this role can only be worked in the UK and not overseas). Some roles will not be suitable for Hybrid Hybrid Working will not suit everyones circumstances. Arrangements will be discussed and agreed with the successful candidate(s) and subject to regular review.

For nationally advertised roles the successful candidate(s) will be appointed to aMoJoffice location which may include their nearest Justice Collaboration Centre or Justice Satellite Office. This will be discussed and agreed on the completion of pre-employment checks.

Some of MoJs terms and conditions of service are changing as part of Civil Service reform. The changes will apply to staff joining MoJ who are new to the Civil Service. Staff joining MoJ from other civil service employers will transfer onto the new MoJ terms if they are already on modernised terms in their current post or onto unmodernised MoJ terms if they are on unmodernised terms at their current post. Details will be available if an offer is made.

Standard full time working hours are 37 hours per week excluding breaks which are unpaid. HMPPS welcomes part-time flexible and job-sharing working patterns where they meet the demands of the role and business needs. All applications for part-time flexible and job-sharing working patterns will be considered in accordance withthe HMPPS Flexible Working policy.

Benefits

The MoJ offers a range of benefits:

Annual Leave

Annual leave is 25 days on appointment and will increase to 30 days after five years service plus public for part-time and job share posts will be calculated on a pro-rata basis

Pension

The National Probation Service is covered by the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) run through the Greater Manchester Pension Fund (GMPF).Please visit for further information.

Please note: Any current Civil Servant who is a member of the PCSPS by accepting an offer of employment to the National Probation Services will be opted out of the PCSPS and auto enrolled into the Local Government Pension Scheme.

Training

The Ministry of Justice is committed to staff development and offers an extensive range of training and development opportunities.

Networks

The opportunity to join employee-run networks that have been established to provide advice and support and to enable the views of employees from minority groups to be expressed direct to senior management. There are currently networks for employees of minority ethnic origin employees with disabilities employees with caring responsibilities women employees and lesbian gay bisexual and transgender.

Eligibility

All candidates are subject to security and identity checks prior to taking up post

Support

• A range of Family Friendly policies such as opportunities to work reduced hours or job share.
• Access to flexible benefits such as voluntary benefits retail vouchers and discounts on a range of goods and services.
• For moves to or from another employer or moves across the Civil Service this can have implications on your eligibility to carry on claiming childcare vouchers. You may however be eligible for alternative government childcare support schemes including Tax Free Childcare. More information can be found onorChildcare Choices.You can determine your eligibility at
• Paid paternity adoption and maternity leave.
• Free annual sight tests for employees who use computer screens.

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• To Transformative Business Services (0(Monday to Friday 8am - 6pm) or e mail);
• To Ministry of Justice Resourcing team();
• To the Civil Service Commission (details availablehere)

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Diversity & Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see theCivil Service People Planand theCivil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy.

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