Are you looking for a new and exciting opportunity? Would you like to review First Hearing Specified cases. Does it interest you to be the Prosecution representative in court and present cases at First Hearing Specified Courts, making decisions with regard to prosecutions and to case manage not guilty plea cases. This work will be undertaken in an open Magistrates’ Court. If this sounds exciting to you, we will welcome your application!
You would be attend and present specified offence cases to Magistrates’ Courts throughout the Hampshire and IOW Area, review all case files listed for that session and make decision to withdraw cases that fail to meet the required standards of evidence, and prepare cases to be presented and To liaise with Court Legal Advisor regarding workload.
You would provide explanations to the defence either the member of the public or their representative, concerning the process to expect and associated implications and potential outcomes, Conduct PNC checks to verify driving licence details/ driving history for court presentation and present facts of the case and its context in response to mitigation posed, legal arguments or as directed by the Magistrate to provide clarity.
Candidates will be required to travel to Aldershot and Southampton Crown Court so will be required to hold a full UK driving licence.
Please see the Police Led Prosecutions Officer role profile for more information.
What’s on offer?
As members of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary police staff you will have access to a wide benefits package*, including but not limited to:
Within Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary you will receive first class training and support:
We will provide you with structured job training, personalised tutoring and all the encouragement and support you need to perform in your role
Application and interview
If you’ve never completed a competency-based application or interview before, make sure you read each competency or value in detail, research the STAR (situation, task, action, result) format and use it when giving evidence.
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Essential Qualifications
Educated to QCF Level 2 OR work experience deemed to have brought the post holder to a comparable level
Essential Work Experience
Excellent verbal communication skills
Ability to work to deadlines
Excellent planning and organization skills
Ability to work as part of a team
Flexibility relating to court travel and attendance
Competencies
We are emotionally aware – Level 1
We take ownership – Level 1
We analyse critically – Level 1
You should also be aware of the Values (courage, respect and empathy, public service).
When applying, you will have the opportunity to talk to us about your background and experience, especially when providing evidence against our competency and values framework (CVF).
The CVF provides clear expectations for everyone working in policing. It describes the behaviours required by you as a member of police staff to be effective in your role.
Contact us
Please contact the Recruitment team at police.recruitment@hampshire.police.uk or on 02380 451611
Professions: Law enforcement
HIOWC-Role Profile-Police Led Prosecutions Officer-2025-04-09.pdf – 406KB