Surrey Police Authority is an independent body made up of local people. Its job is to make sure that you have an efficient and effective local police force that meets the needs of the community, by consulting with the public, setting the budget and strategic direction for the force and holding the Chief Constable to account on behalf of local people.
If you would like to play a part in the work of Surrey Police Authority, the following vacancies are currently available:
Independent Custody Visitor Vacancies
We are looking to recruit new volunteers to participate in our Independent Custody Visitor Schemes across Surrey.
Independent Custody Visitors are members of the public recruited by the Police Authority to visit police stations at random to check on the treatment of people held in custody by the police.
As an Independent Custody Visitor you would have a vital role in ensuring the welfare of persons in police custody in Surrey. You will be assigned to a panel and, together with another Independent Custody Visitor, be asked to visit police stations in that panel area unannounced to check on the treatment of people being held in custody. The role is voluntary (unpaid), although travelling expenses are paid. A police check will be conducted on all applicants
Who can apply?
- You must be over 18 and live or work in the Surrey policing area
- Own transport is needed (travel expenses will be paid)
- No previous experience required
- You will need to be observant, impartial, able to record detail, and talk to people without judging
- Where there could be a conflict of interest (e.g. if you are also a magistrate) you will not be considered suitable
Time commitment
- An average of 3 to 5 hours a month
- Appointments last for 3 years
- Custody visitors are re-appraised and appointments extended every 3-years
Training & support
- Full training is provided including classroom training sessions and training visits to custody
- On-going training is provided
- Custody visitors meet up in panels every quarter to discuss visits
- Annual events and conferences are available
Interested?
Application pack:
What is an Independent Custody Visitor?
Please download our application pack and return the completed Application & Vetting forms to:
The Independent Custody Scheme Manager,
Surrey Police Authority,
PO Box 412, Guildford,
Surrey, GU3 1BR
Alternatively, you can contact us on 01483 630 200 or SPA@surrey.police.uk
