Police Support Staff
Police Support Staff employed by the police service play an important role in ensuring the police service runs efficiently and effectively, working in partnership with police officers and special constables. The Police Support Staff role is vital to a modern police service, offering challenging and rewarding opportunities.
Below are typical Police Support Staff roles on offer within the police service:
ANALYSTProvide analytical support for the provision of operational policing by collating and analysing information. Also provide intelligence with the aim of detecting and reducing crime.
CALL CONTROLLERManage a professional response to calls received, in accordance with Charter Standards and Force Policy.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE MANAGERLead and manage the delivery of police responsibilities with the Criminal Justice System.
FROUNT COUNTER PERSONNELProvide a response to front counter enquiries in line with Force policy.
LEAD STAFF OFFICERLead a team and conduct inspections into specific areas or themes, making recommendations as appropriate.
PERSONAL SECRETARYProvide professional secretarial support in response to management needs.
TRAFFIC WARDENEnforce traffic regulations and ensure free flow of traffic. Ensure safe road conditions for traffic and pedestrians.
TRAFFIC WARDEN MANAGERProvide leadership and management of the Traffic Warden service.
CALL HANDLERProvide a professional response to calls received, in accordance with Charter Standards and Force Policy.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE ADMINISTRATIORProvide administrative services in support of police responsibilities with the Criminal Justice System.
CRIME RESEARCHER
Identify and investigate all sources of information, then evaluate and prioritise that information in order to support the analytical and investigative processes.
HIGHER ANALYSTProvide strategic and tactical support for the provision of operational policing by collating and analysing information. Also provide intelligence with the aim of detecting and reducing crime, and to ensure and enable staff to produce effective information.
LIBRARIANProvide an efficient library service which meets the needs of its customers.
STAFF OFFICERConduct inspections into specific areas or themes, making recommendations as appropriate.
TRAFFIC WARDEN SUPIVISORProvide supervision of the Traffic Warden service.
VEHICLE REMOVAL OFFICEREnsure the safe removal of vehicles in line with Force policy.
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