Police Constable DPS Professional Standard Unit - MO9/10 PSU
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Police Constable DPS Professional Standard Unit
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the transformation of the Professional Standards Units that now forms part of DPS-HQ. Critical to our success will be the collaboration and engagement between DPS PSU’s and local B/OCU leads along with other units within DPS to ensure a joined up and co-ordinated approach. Working together and maintaining direct lines of communication will create a sense of shared ownership and commitment to upholding professional standards.
As a Constable, you will be responsible for making contact with members of the public who have made a public complaint, to agree Heads of Complaint (HOC) and terms of reference for handling their complaint. You will handle matters ‘other than by investigation’, along with public complaints and conduct matters that require investigation, as well as completing written reports for the DPS and other interested parties.
You will liaise with key stakeholders both internal and external such as the IOPC/MOPAC/Other DPS units as part of your role, as well as supporting your supervisors in providing necessary advice, guidance and training to improve Professional Standards across your B/OCU. You will also support the Professional Standards Review Meeting by identifying emerging threats and trends and complete research / support as required.
This will be key to improving trust and confidence within our London communities and the Organisation.
Reports to:
Police Sergeant
Working Hours:
Monday – Friday Shifts between 09:00 – 17:00hrs.
Part Time Staff are encouraged to apply – Job shares will be considered.
Vetting Level:
This post requires access to the most sensitive intelligence material on a daily basis. Candidates will be expected to undergo MV/SC Vetting to perform the role.
All successful candidates will also have a DPS check conducted on their suitability before final offer made.
If you have any questions:
Please contact any of the following: DCI Nicki Beecher, DCI Michelle Colyer & A/Chief Inspector David Weir and Insp Neil Moore
Essential Criteria
- Proven investigative experience
- Proven ability in writing comprehensive reports in a reasonable and proportionate manner
- Excellent inter-personal skills with the ability to communicate with personnel at all levels within the organisation and with external partners
- Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with both internal and external partners
- Ability to work to strict time constraints
- Willingness to undergo enhanced vetting as required
Desirable Criteria
- Knowledge of the Police Conduct Regulations, Police Complaints and Misconduct Regulations, Police Performance Regulations, Police Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Behavior, Police Staff Discipline SOP and Home Office Guidance on Police Conduct and the IOPC Statutory Guidance
- Previous experience with dealing with public complaints and conduct matters
- We take ownership at level
- Professionalism
Disability Confident Statement
The Met is committed to being an inclusive employer with a diverse and representative workforce at all levels. We encourage applications from people from the widest possible range of backgrounds, cultures and experiences. We particularly welcome applications from ethnic minority groups and females.
As a Disability Confident employer, the Met has committed to making disability equality part of our everyday practice. We ensure that people with disabilities and those with long term health conditions have the opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations. If you consider yourself to have access, workplace or reasonable adjustment requirements that need to be accommodated, we ask that you include this information within your application form. All matters will be treated in strict confidence and will not affect any recruitment decisions.
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This opportunity is closed to applications.