ROSIROWI Typist
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Job Summary
Role: ROSI/ROWI Typist
Department: Criminal Justice Department
Location: Snig Hill Sheffield
Salary: 25242 - 27204 pro rata
Hours: 27.5 hours per week
Contract Type:Temporary until 31.03.27.
As a ROSI/ROWI typist you will produce accurate summarised accounts of tape-recorded interviews of suspects (ROSI) and witnesses (ROWI) to a standard acceptable for court purposes using word processing equipment.
To be considered for the role you must have a minimum of RSA 11 or OCR typewriting or equivalent.
You must be experienced in audio typing and be able to successfully pass a hearing test in order for you to be able to listen and hear audio taped conversations.
Key Responsibilities:
Produce summarised unbiased accounts of tape-recorded interviews to a standard acceptable for court purposes using word processing equipment.
Be responsible for the security of tape-recorded interviews.
Maintain a register of tape /Recordings of taped interviews.
Liaise with the internal/external agencies.
Ensure completed work is forwarded to relevant person either by electronic transfer or hard copy print out.
Receive check and distribute appropriate documentation.
Receive prepare and produce a copy of recorded 999 calls for court purposes.
Prepare related or similar work within the scope of the grade of the post using either the word processing facility or other equipment.
Any other duties commensurate with the grade of the post.
Skills and experience:
Applicants must have a minimum of RSA II or OCR typewriting or equivalent.
Experience in audio typing.
- Must be able to provide accurate typing work whilst working under pressure (You will be required to undertake an audio typing and typing test at interview).
- Experience of using Microsoft Word packages.
- Flexible to work at other locations.
- Must be able to listen and hear audio taped conversations. (Successfully pass a hearing test.)
Skills and experience as documented in the role profile need to be evidenced in your application to be considered for interview.
For more detailed information relating to the role skills and experience for this role please click here to view the role profile.
What we offer:
We offer generous entitlements and supportive policies to enable a better work-life balance some of which are listed below:
A highly competitive salary and access to a generous pension scheme
Generous annual leave allowance
A wide range of family friendly policies including enhanced maternity paternity and adoption leave
Flexible working arrangements including flexitime and hybrid working.
A transparent and collaborative team culture underpinned by our core values of Fairness Integrity & Trust
Comprehensive range of development and leadership courses to develop your career with South Yorkshire Police
Employee Assistant Programme (accessible 24/7) offering confidential support and advice.
Flexible lifestyle benefits such as: Blue Light Card Company Shop Cycle to work scheme.
Committed to embedding sustainability: South Yorkshire Police Sustainability Strategy 2020-2025 ()
Membership to the Sports and Social Club
Access to a wide range of staff support groups and networks
Eligibility:
Applicants must meet the minimum requirement checkable history criteria which must be taken into account for individuals applying to work with South Yorkshire Police in any capacity. A minimum checkable history of 3 years is required for this role and successfully undergoing recruitment vetting procedure is a pre-requisite of employment with South Yorkshire Police.
South Yorkshire Polices overarching aim is to deliver an excellent police service to support safer communities. The publics assessment of our excellence is influenced by the level of trust and confidence in us as an organisation and as comparison to the general public police officers and police staff are held to a higher standards of behaviour and applying to join the police applicants are accepting of these higher standards and understand the implications on their right to privacy.
South Yorkshire Polices Key Values:
At South Yorkshire Police we have 3 key values which run through everything we do Fairness Integrity & Trust the attached document details the key behaviours we expect all employees to adhere to.
Smarter ways of Working:
South Yorkshire Police is committed to developing working practices which assist staff to balance their personal and professional lives whilst meeting the needs of the organisation. This in turn enables SYP to provide an outstanding service to the community.
There are 3 different categories as part of this which are: Fixed Field and Hybrid.
This role has been evaluated as a Hybrid role.
Hybrid: Applicable when the work can be undertaken at any location whether that be a SYP building or from home.
Contact details:
For further information about the role please contact: Jane Eastwood on.
Closing Date: 19th August 2026.
Closing dates are not normally extended other than in exceptional circumstances and agreement is made between the Recruitment Manager and the Line Manager for the role.
Candidate Information:
Please note that should you be successful at the interview stage and before appointment the relevant pre-employment checks are required. These include references medical clearance vetting clearance and sickness absence criteria check.
Diversity & Inclusion:
Applications are particularly welcome from female and ethnic minority candidates.
It is really important to us that the department represents the community we serve in order for us to provide the best service utilising a range of backgrounds experience and skills. We support and value all officers and staff and the unique experiences they bring to the role. We strongly encourage and welcome applications from these valuable underrepresented groups.
If you are from an underrepresented group and want to find out more about the support we can offer please contact our dedicated team on
In addition we will look to support anyone who requires Part Time/Job share working hours.
Internal Candidates:
This vacancy is temporary therefore; you must have the support of your current Line Manager to apply. If you are a permanent member of staff this would be classed as a secondment opportunity. If you are on a fixed term contract you must contact the Recruitment Team before applying.
Please ensure that you and your current line manager complete the attached consent form. Please email the completed form to the hiring line manager with the role title and the closing date stated in the subject of your email.
Without support your application will not be considered any further.
Further Information:
This role is offered on a fixed-term basis in accordance with applicable employment legislation and South Yorkshire Police policy.
Fixed-term contracts are used where there is a genuine business need such as project-based work temporary cover or time-limited funding. The fixed term period is subject to change linked to the posts requirements and may be subject to extension or early termination in line with appropriate notice period.
All fixed-term employees will receive equal treatment and access to opportunities in line with our commitment to fair and inclusive employment practices.
Where appropriate fixed-term roles may be made permanent without the need for a further recruitment process.
Documents to Review:
For the Police Staff Recruitment Vetting Handbook - Please Click here
For Application Guidance and Tips - Please Click Here
For the FIT Values of South Yorkshire Police - Please Click Here
For Secondment Approval - Please Click Here
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