Court Liaison Officer

ABOUT THE JOB

The post holder will undertake a wide range of general administrative support of the effective workings of the court.

You will provide administration support and work in conjunction with the Crown Office Procurators Fiscal Service, Scottish Court Service, Scottish Police Authority and other Court Agencies in a liaison capacity, to provide information on the optimum availability of Police Scotland personnel required as court witnesses. Carry out administrative duties in relation to police witnesses on court standby, logging telephone calls and numbers for officers' whereabouts whilst on standby. Dealing with all aspects of the Police witness Excusal system.

You will support our aim to offer excellent service by providing a comprehensive and confidential administrative service and a friendly and professional response to everyone who contacts us. You will be able to demonstrate your ability to manage telephone calls, emails, correspondence, databases and spreadsheets in a corporate style and to an agreed standard.

ABOUT YOU

You will be educated to SQA Standard Grade level or equivalent. Where no formal qualifications exists demonstrable experience in a relevant environment must be displayed.

This full time post is permanent and will require Standard Recruitment Vetting. You will work 35 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 8am-4pm.

The following essential competencies will be used for the selection process:

1. Respect for Diversity

2. Service Delivery

3. Personal Effectiveness

4. Partnership Working

5. Effective Communication

6. Team Working

7. Problem Solving

BENEFITS

- Competitive salary and guaranteed allowances

- Annual salary increments

- Local Government Pension Scheme

- 28 days annual leave and 6 public holidays on appointment

- Wide range of family friendly policies

- Employee Assistance Programme

- Access to range of staff associations

- Scottish Police Recreation Association

- Scottish Police Credit Union

- Cycle to Work Scheme

INTERVIEW GUARANTEE

The Scottish Police Authority / Police Scotland is committed to positive action in the recruitment and selection of people with disabilities. We guarantee an interview to any applicant who has a disability, as defined under the Equality Act 2010, and who meets the essential criteria for the post. Please regard this as an opportunity to let us help you. Tell us of any aspects which could present difficulties and any suggestions for overcoming these.

RESIDENCY AND ELIGIBILITY TO WORK IN THE UK

Please provide dates that you have continuously resided in the UK for the last 5 years. This consists of having the legal right to work in the UK or provide details of your right to work documents.

TO APPLY

To apply via CV please click apply. Alternatively for an application pack please visit the Police Scotland Career Site for Job Reference Number – R307/19