Salary
£31,434 a year
Job type
Full-time
Permanent
Work Settings
Disability confident
Force
Cambridgeshire Constabulary
Role Type
Police Staff
Contract Duration
Permanent
Contract Type
Full Time
Department
Joint Protective Services
Location
Kempston
Grade
SO1
Salary
£31,434
Please note, if this is a paid role and the role is part time then the salary quoted will be pro rata based on the hours worked per annum.
Hours / Week
37
Closing Date
30/07/2023, 23:55
Job Description
A vacancy has arisen for the role of Civil Contingencies Officer within the collaborated Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Civil Contingencies Unit.
The role is based at Halsey Road Police Station in Kempston however the Post Holder will be expected to work in different locations across the tri-force areas. Flexible working arrangements are also in place to allow home working where necessary.
The role requires the individual to be highly motivated and able to work as part of a small team of eight to deliver important capabilities, often to tight deadlines.
The primary role of the post holder will be;
- To collaborate at Senior Management Level, internally and within partner agencies. • To develop new, and review existing Contingency Plans for the Forces embedding JESIP Principles.
To propose, promote, develop and implement internal training and exercises in Major Incident Procedures and response.
Actively participate within Local Resilience Forum Training & Exercise groups and processes.
To maintain the development of a robust Casualty Bureau function for the Force in liaison with the HOLMES Managers and Regional Casualty Bureau Coordinator.
To monitor and administer the Disaster Victim Identification capability across the three forces.
Monitor all incidents that occur that include the activation of a relevant plan or process.
Monitor Major Incident Equipment held by individual Forces to ensure that the equipment is of a good standard.
Monitor and review the Mobile Telephony Privileged Access Scheme (MTPAS) issue of telephony within each Force.
To support the Business Continuity Officer.
Applicants will need to meet the following entry requirements;
A degree/diploma in Emergency and Disaster Management or completion of Cabinet Office Emergency Planning Courses (basic) would be of great advantage.
The role holder will require proven aptitude in written and verbal communications, including the ability to represent the Forces and to build and maintain effective working relationships with individuals at all levels and from diverse backgrounds. The role holder will be required to ‘lecture’ and ‘facilitate’ during Major Incident training sessions and Exercising of plans.
The role holder will also be required to be ‘the voice of authority and knowledge’ in all aspects of emergency planning or response, whilst participating in multi-agency meetings, or in support of Strategic or Tactical Commanders during relevant incidents. They will also be required to ‘chair’ such meetings as necessary.
It is desirable that the role holder has previous experience of writing, implementing and exercising Contingency plans, and has a good working knowledge of I.T. applications, being computer literate.
The role holder will be required to attend and successfully complete relevant training courses both internally and externally, as required.
The role holder should have a good knowledge and understanding of Police Command structures and organisation, and the principle of Integrated Emergency Management.
For the purposes of the application you will be expected to provide evidence against the four personal qualities below and the entry requirements:
We deliver, support and inspire
We take ownership
We analyse critically
We are collaborative
There is a word count limit of 500 words per section.
Joint Protective Services Directorate endeavours to reflect the diverse communities we serve and to build an inclusive workforce where everyone is valued and respected. We actively encourage applications from underrepresented or minority groups.
**Please note, this post is advertised on separate vacancies for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire & Hertfordshire to allow employees to apply on their current forces Terms & Conditions.
Additional Information
All internal applicants must have successfully completed their probationary period to apply for this role.
Internal applicants within Bedfordshire Police, Cambridgeshire Constabulary or Hertfordshire Constabulary (BCH), should upload either a CV or provide relevant skills, experiences and qualifications on Word/PDF document.
This vacancy is live to those at risk of redundancy and will remain open to redeployees until the conditional offer stage throughout the recruitment process. Redeployees will take priority over other applicants at any point during the recruitment process up until conditional offer. If a redeployee is successful and accepts an offer, they will remain on their home force’s terms and conditions.
As a Disability Confident leader, we take personal responsibility to help create an inclusive workplace, where police officers and staff respect one another, feel valued for their differences and can be themselves. We are committed to providing workplace adjustments, wherever needed so everyone feels welcome and can flourish. If you have a disability and you meet the minimum criteria for the position you are applying for, you will be entitled to an interview under the ‘Offer an Interview Scheme’.
It is recommended that you download and store a copy of the role profile as this will no longer be available once the advert has closed.
To enable us to deliver outstanding policing for everyone, we need people from all backgrounds with a range of professional and life experiences so that we are truly representative of our communities.
Why work for Cambridgeshire Constabulary?
We have gained a reputation as a pioneering and innovative force, responsible for policing a large diverse, multi-cultural population.
If you are looking for a fresh challenge which offers a genuine opportunity to make a real difference to people’s lives, variety and the chance to broaden your experience, then we are the force for you.
Benefits include:
Access to the local government pension scheme (police staff) or Police pension scheme (Police officers) including career average, employer contributions and death in service.
Paid leave days depending on force and length of service (police staff – 24 to 33 days, police officers 22 to 30 days).
Paid sick leave of six months full pay and six months half pay (depending on service).
Occupational maternity, adoption, and paternity pay (dependent on service).
Carers and discretionary leave.
Flexible working arrangements including compressed hours, flexible shifts, job share, annualised hours and agile working (depending on role requirements).
Gym facilities, weekly yoga classes, exercise classes, squash facilities, exercise space etc. are available (depending on location).
Each force has its own sports or sports and social club, offering discounts, trips, and events.
Cycle to Work scheme.
Access to Blue Light Card providing discounts to Emergency Services on the high street and online.
Access to Police Mutual providing financial support including savings plans, insurance, breakdown cover, loans and independent financial advice.
Employee Assistance Programme.
Various support groups including Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) Support Group, Christian Police Association (CPA), Disability Awareness Network (DAWN), Lesbian, gay, bi-sexual & transgender (LGBT), Menopause Action Group, Police Chaplains.
Access to a Trade Union (UNISON)/Staff Association (Federation).
The Backup Buddy Police Support app is designed to help with mental health issues and gives practical advice and support as well as a range of podcasts.
Opportunities for development and further study including Further You Talent Management, Be You BCH Senior Leadership Programme, and supervisory leadership workshops.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
We are working hard to increase diversity and inclusion within the Constabulary, where communities are under-represented, including those from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, people of all ages, abilities, faiths, religions and gender, LGBT communities and those from other disadvantaged or marginalised backgrounds, who share our values and wish to make a difference to the communities we serve.
All applications will be treated on merit, based on the evidence provided in your application and suitability for the role you have applied for.
Flexible Working
All requests for flexible working patterns will be considered and will be dependent on the role.
Recruitment and Selection Policy
Internal applicants who are at risk of redundancy or in need of redeployment and pass the selection process, will be offered the role over the remaining internal and external applicants.
Police Barred and Advisory Lists
Individuals placed on the Police Barred and Advisory lists will not be considered for employment by the police for a minimum of 5 years from the date of listing in the case of gross misconduct, or 3 years from the date of listing in the case of poor performance.
Vetting and Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and operate safer recruitment processes, to ensure a police service that employees are proud to work for because they feel safe, valued and part of a happy and supportive work environment. All employees and volunteers therefore will be subject to background checks including vetting and references.