Essential: 

• Computer literate
• Good written communication skills
• Interpersonal skills at a high level in a face to face situation with an ability to be assertive.
• Initiative and self-discipline
• Has ability to manage own workload, prioritising tasks to enable deadlines to be met.
• Demonstrates a high level of understanding of and commitment to diversity and equality as they relate to staff, colleagues and/or members of the public. Displays respect for the needs and feelings of others

Desirable:

• It is desirable that the candidate has a working knowledge of PACE Code D and related policy and procedure
• An understanding of Identification software applications eg: PROMAPS and photoshop
• Ability to work under pressure with competing demands

Working Hours:

Full time shift rota which includes working weekends and bank holidays. The hours of work are Monday to Friday 08:00 – 16:00 Hours and 13:00 – 21:00 hours and 10:00 - 18:00 Hours at weekends and bank holidays on a rota. The post will attract the appropriate shift allowances.

Agile working is not applicable as specialist computer software is required,  as is a secure working environment due to the nature of the work.

The post holder will be expected to conduct prison visits and engage with suspects. Personal safety training to the required standard is essential. You will be required to drive to various locations within the West Midlands area.

Please email careers@westmidlands.police.uk for any further information.

Interviews to take place in August 2022.

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 note that 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 people. In these circumstances, the employer could select the candidates who best meet the essential criteria for the job, as they would do for non-disabled applicants.

"Diversity and Inclusion Vision:  Maximise the potential of people from all backgrounds through a culture of fairness and inclusion to deliver the best service for our communities"