| Essential Criteria | Measure by |
| 1. Must be at least 18 years of age | Application |
| 2. Must live or work in the police authority area | Application |
| 3. To demonstrate sufficient time and flexibility to carry out the role of custody visiting | Interview |
| 4. To work with colleagues as part of a team to meet the police authority's visiting programme | Interview |
| 5. To be able to communicate well both orally and in writing | Application/Interview |
| 6. To be able to communicate effectively with people from a variety of backgrounds in line with equal opportunities. | Interview |
| 7. To demonstrate an independent and impartial view in relation to all parties involved in the custody visiting process | Interview |
| 8. To be able to maintain confidentiality | Interview |
| Desirable Criteria | Measure by |
| 1. Knowledge of Independent Custody Visiting | Interview |
| 2. To demonstrate an ability to complete forms clearly and concisely | Application/Training |
| 3. Experience of working as a volunteer | Interview |
| 4. To demonstrate mobility in relation to undertaking visits | Interview |
Friday 29th August 2008
Independent Custody Visitors - Person Specification
