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:
Chief Executive to the Police Authority
Permanent, Full time, c.£75,000
Surrey Police Authority is bringing policing much closer to the community. We have restructured the way we carry out our business and have in place a comprehensive community engagement and communication plan so that people not only understand what we are trying to achieve but also have their say about policing.
Surrey Police Authority is looking for a talented and experienced senior manager with a track record of delivery to help us to continue to achieve our ambitions in a tough financial climate.
As the key adviser and chief officer to the Police Authority, you will work with the authority’s members, the Chief Constable and their senior management team to make sure that policing in Surrey stays ahead and continues to be among the best in the country.
We need someone with a good understanding of the challenges facing policing, a commitment to the delivery of excellent public services and an understanding of how non-executive bodies operate. You will also have substantial senior management experience though will not necessarily come from a policing background.
If you are an experienced senior manager who is:
· capable of delivering strategy and improved performance in a climate of change;
· creative and innovative; and
· can manage and motivate others
then leading and developing our team is the place for you.
Help make sure that we put the people of Surrey first.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
This role requires Police security vetting checks.
To download the candidate pack for more information and apply online, please go to the Surrey County Council jobs page. To apply please submit your CV and a supporting statement no longer than 4 sides of A4 detailing how you match the criteria in the person specification. The closing date for this vacancy is 20th August 2010.
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
