Professional Standards – Misconduct Hearings Unit – Case Manager

Job title:

Professional Standards – Misconduct Hearings Unit – Case Manager

Company

Metropolitan Police

Job description

Job Title: Professional Standards – Misconduct Hearings Unit – Case ManagerSalary: The starting salary is £34,147, which includes allowances totalling £2,841.The salary is broken down as £31,306 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £35,598. Plus, a location allowance of £1,841 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.Location: Palestra House, SouthwarkJob SummaryTo successfully arrange, facilitate and manage completed internal misconduct investigations through to formal Misconduct Hearings, for police officers and Staff, on behalf of the Metropolitan Police Service.Main Duties include

• Reviewing new cases from other branches of the Department of Professional Standards and the Independent Office for Police Conduct.
• Engaging with counsel in order to seek appropriate legal advice.
• Liaising with the investigating officer/IOPC investigator to ensure case files are completed to the requisite standard and that there is full compliance with disclosure obligations.
• Preparing briefing notes for the Chief Officer Group (NPCC level).
• Working with the Directorate of Media Communications to prepare press lines.
• Liaising with relevant parties including officers/staff, Federation Representatives, Legal Advisors and counsel around the facilitation and logistics of hearings.
• Serving of Regulatory Notices and appropriate disclosure to relevant parties in accordance with legislated timelines and guidance.
• Conducting regular reviews of all cases and engaging with line managers regarding concerns around high-risk cases.
• Liaising with outside agencies and other colleagues such as the IOPC and Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime, when necessary.
• Attending all hearings, representing the Appropriate Authority for the MPS and providing instruction to counsel when necessary.
• Presenting the Appropriate Authority’s case at an Accelerated Misconduct Hearing to an Assistant Commissioner in a public hearing.
• Completing all administrative responsibilities throughout each case.

Application processYour application process will consist of a half day assessment – interview, paper exercise, oral presentation.Please evidence the following 3 drivers from the Competency and Values Framework (CVF). Each example should be no more than half a side of A4 paper or 20 lines.

• We are collaborative
• We deliver, support and inspire
• We analyse critically
• The recruitment process will consist of an application, interview, demonstration of oral presentation skills and written exercise.

How to applyClick the apply now button below and start your career at the Met. Applications will be via a detailed CV, Personal Statement, and online application form. Your personal statement should outline why you are interested in the role and how your skills and experience demonstrate your suitability for the role. (NB. Please do not attach 2 copies of your CV).Completed applications must be submitted by 23:55 on 15th November 2024.Once received, your application will be reviewed against eligibility criteria, following this, your application will be reviewed by the hiring manager.Following application review, successful candidates will be invited to interview. Interview dates are estimated to take place first week of December 24.

Essential For The RoleEssential For The Role, e.g. qualifications, licenses, languages, trainingEssential Criteria

• Candidates must have previous experience in Police Misconduct Hearings.
• Case management experience.
• Ability to deal with personnel at all levels within and outside the organisation; therefore strong communication skills are essential – both written and verbal.
• Be organised, efficiently prioritise work whilst under pressure.
• Deliver to strict timelines and deadlines.
• Ability to scrutinise relevant MPS indices and produce quality written reports via the use of Word, PowerPoint and Excel.

Desirable Criteria

• You will be representing the Met in Misconduct Hearings which are quasi-judicial and public, so a familiarity with court procedures would be useful but not a requirement.

Additional DetailsThe successful candidate will be required to work mainly from Palestra House but on occasions will work from Sutton, Empress State Building and other locations when operationally necessary.The normal hours of duty will be weekday/office hours.Required LanguagesEnglishReports ToPolice Sergeant or equivalent bandAdditional InformationThe following competencies will be tested against during sift:

• We are collaborative at level 1

• We support, deliver and inspire at level 1

• We analyse critically at level 1

Disability Confident StatementThe Met is committed to being an equitable (fair and impartial) and inclusive employer for disabled people, striving to have 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 people with disabilities and long-term conditions, ethnic minority groups and women.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 conditions have the opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations.The Met is committed to making reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process to ensure disabled applicants can perform at their best. If you need any reasonable adjustments or changes to the application and recruitment process, we ask that you include this information within your application form. All matters will be treated in strict confidence.Please note, if you are applying for a police officer role or to become a police community support officer (PCSO) or designated detention officer (DDO), there is a minimum requirement that you must pass a job-related fitness test (JRFT) at point of entry. This does not apply to police staff roles. Find out more about

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Location

Southwark, South East London

Job date

Sun, 27 Oct 2024 03:43:53 GMT

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