Communications Officer

November 8, 2024

Norfolk Constabulary

Wymondham

FULL TIME

The Contact & Control Room is at the heart of Norfolk Constabulary providing telephone and digital public contact and deployment of police resources.

Are you able to remain calm, productive, and professional under pressure?
Can you multi-task whilst delivering an accurate high quality product?
Are you positive and proactive, possessing the desire to provide excellent customer service?
Are you able to communicate clearly and concisely with people who may have language challenges or are in a state of distress?
Are you innovative, resilient, and able to adapt to change?
Do you have excellent verbal and written communication skills?
Do you consider yourself as a team player who works well and respects others?
Do you have what it takes to work in a high-pressure environment?

If you do, then please read on…
Applications are invited for the above post at our headquarters in Wymondham with initial training taking place at Dereham. We operate 24 hours per day 7 days a week so applicants will need to be flexible, and work shifts as required (including some Bank Holidays).
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to a Recruitment and Assessment Centre on Saturday 7th December 2024 at Hethersett Old Hall. Successful candidates will then be invited to interviews.
If successful through the interview and vetting processes, you will be required to commence training aimed at delivery of telephone and digital contact preparing you in answering emergency and non-emergency calls, e-mails, and online contacts. At a later date you will be required to train as a radio controller required to identify and deploy police resources adhering to strict command and control protocols.
Norfolk Constabulary serves a diverse community, and we are keen to develop a workforce that reflects this. Visible and non-visible minority ethnic groups, people with disabilities, lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, and transgender people are currently under-represented in our workplace and therefore we particularly encourage interest from people in these groups.
It is important to understand that although we are able to encourage individuals from under-represented groups to apply to join Norfolk Constabulary, all applications are strictly considered on merit, not ethnicity, gender or sexual orientation.
The above criteria are subject to reasonable adjustment in line with the definition of disability under the Equality Act 2010.
Main activities of the role:

Dealing with incoming contact from Police Officers, Public and Partners within response guidelines
Working with our internal/external customers to achieve an appropriate solution
Recording all forms of contact in accordance with National Standards of Incident and Crime Recording
Creating and maintaining accurate incident records
Undertaking initial investigation into incidents/crimes to determine appropriate policing response
Liaising with other Forces and external agencies
Interrogating all Crime/Intelligence Systems available where appropriate to role
Gathering intelligence to meet the Policing Plan
Flagging information to relevant departments or Officer in charge of Operation
Providing flexible working hours/overtime/on call as required on a rotating shift basis
Complete administrative tasks relevant to the role

Contact Role

Risk assessing and grading calls service for appropriate Policing response

Control Role

Assessing graded response and complying with procedure and policy, deploying resources and controlling operational activity
Applying correct radio procedures
Any other duties that are commensurate with the role and grade as may be requested by management

It is essential that applicants meet the following criteria:

Good numeracy and literacy skills
Excellent communication skills with an ability to retain a clear, professional approach with the public and staff at all levels
Demonstrate an ability to work under pressure
Good problem-solving skills
Demonstrate an ability to work effectively as part of a team
Ability to type 30 wpm
Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite and an aptitude to learn other computerised systems

It is desirable that applicants meet the following criteria:

Previous experience in a customer service call-centre environment

Hours of work are 37 per week on a rotating shift pattern which will include early and late shifts and weekend working, for which the appropriate allowance will be paid. This post is offered on a permanent basis.
If you would like an informal discussion about the post, please contact CCRRecruitment Norfolk@norfolk.police.uk.
If you have attended a Recruitment and Assessment Centre in the last 6 months, please note that a further application from you will not be considered.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £29,649.00-£33,264.00 per year
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: 358

We regret to inform you that this job opportunity is no longer available