Evidential Typist - #1658538

Key Responsibilities

JOB DESCRIPTION

• To prepare typed, accurate, balanced and reliable summary records and verbatim transcripts of voluntary police interviews and interviews conducted under caution, in accordance with the Manual of Guidance for the preparation, processing and submission of case files
• To prepare typed witness statements and verbatim transcripts of 999 Emergency Telephone Calls
• To maintain accurate records and ensure the security of recorded media and associated documentation
  
  

Knowledge And Skills

• Ability to prepare accurate, reliable and balanced summaries of interview
• Can evidence accurate audio and copy typing experience with a typing speed in excess of 50 words per minute.
• Have good communication skills (including telephone techniques)
• Have ability to use MS Word, MS TEAMS
• Previous experience summarising interviews conducted under caution would be advantageous.
  
  

Prospective officers and staff must be held to a higher standard of behaviour and accountability than members of the public, and that therefore their right to privacy can be fettered in certain circumstances. This is to ensure that members of the police are fully aware and accountable for the unique powers entrusted to them and the standards of professional behaviour they swear to uphold.

Hours: Core operating hours of the unit are 07:00 hours to 17:00 hours (Monday to Friday). Duties may vary according to operational requirements.

Location: Wednesfield Police Station

Vetting: Successful applicants will be required to pass Recruitment Vetting and Counter Terrorism Clearance scrutiny prior to commencing their role, this will include a full background & financial disclosure as part of the vetting process.

Medical: Appointment to this role will be dependent upon successful medical clearance.

Interviews: TBD

Contact: For further information regarding this role, please contact [email protected]

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”

By choosing to join West Midlands Police you will receive an enhanced benefits package including:

• Fair remuneration with progression opportunities, and access to a very competitive pension scheme
• Enhanced annual leave in additional to public holiday entitlements
• Discounts across travel, parking, daily costs of living and leisure activities
• A comprehensive wellbeing package including 24/7 support, free eye tests and flu jabs
  
  

About Us

West Midlands Police is the second largest police force in the country, covering an area of 348 square miles and serving a population of almost 2.8 million.

The region sits at the very heart of the country and covers the three major centres of Birmingham, Coventry and Wolverhampton. It also includes the busy and thriving districts of Sandwell, Walsall, Solihull and Dudley. Leisure, retail and conference amenities, together with Premiership and Championship football teams, attract millions of visitors annually.

The West Midlands is an area rich in diversity, with 18 per cent of its population from ethnic minority backgrounds.

An average of 170,000 motorists travel through the region daily, making its motorways some of the busiest in Europe.

Against this backdrop, the force deals with more than 2,000 emergency calls for help every day, as well as patrolling the streets and responding to incidents 24-hours-a-day, seven days a week.