Crime Support Clerk

Description

Role : Crime Support Clerk

District : Rotherham

Location : Main Street Rotherham

Salary : (pro rata)

Hours : 21

Contract Type : Temporary for 12 months

We have an exciting opportunity for a Crime Support Clerk to work within our CID Administration Unit based at Main Street Rotherham on a temporary basis for 12 months.

As a Crime Support Clerk you will evaluate and redact information sometimes of a sensitive nature so attention to detail is important for this role as you will be updating computer records checking data and amending information.

To be eligible to apply it is essential that you are competent in the use of Microsoft applications such as word excel email and the internet as you will be inputting data on different software packages.

Key responsibilities :

• Interrogate and / or retrieve data from various South Yorkshire Police computer systems including CONNECT SMART Contact and PNC
• Liaise with Criminal Justice Unit and other offices within South Yorkshire Police
• Comply with Data Protection Act when releasing information to outside agencies.
• Complete Criminal Injuries compensation claims for victims of crime from information provided by police officers.
• Peruse / decipher court results to update systems as necessary.
• Handle files containing sensitive distressing and explicit papers received i.e. rapes s and child abuse cases.
• Adhere to Force policy when dealing with currency that is potentially counterfeit.

Skills and experience :

Skills and experience as documented in the role profile need to be evidenced in your application to be considered for interview

For more detailed information relating to the role skills and experience for this role please click here to view the role profile

What we offer :

We offer generous entitlements and supportive policies to enable a better worklife balance some of which are listed below :

A highly competitive salary and access to a generous pension scheme

Eligibility :

Applicants must meet the minimum requirement checkable history criteria which must be taken into account for individuals applying to work with South Yorkshire Police in any capacity. A minimum checkable history of 3 years is required for this role and successfully undergoing recruitment vetting procedure is a prerequisite of employment with South Yorkshire Police.

Appearance & Standards :

South Yorkshire Police is committed to striking a proportionate balance between selfexpression and the need to maintain role sensitive professional standards in dress and appearance. Officers staff and volunteers of South Yorkshire Police are permitted to have tattoos visible whilst on duty provided the tattoo is not considered to be unacceptable or otherwise inappropriate. Tattoos will be reviewed as part of the recruitment and selection process.

Smarter ways of Working :

South Yorkshire Police is committed to developing working practices which assist staff to balance their personal and professional lives whilst meeting the needs of the organisation. This in turn enables South Yorkshire Police to provide an outstanding service to the community.

There are 3 different categories as part of this which are : Fixed Field and Hybrid.

This role has been evaluated as a hybrid role.

Hybrid : Applicable when thework can be undertaken at any location whether that be a SYP building or from home.

South Yorkshire Polices Key Values :

At South Yorkshire Police we have 3 key values which run through everything we do Fairness Integrity & Trust the attached document details the key behaviours we expect all employees to adhere to.

Contact details :

For further information about the role please contact : Sharron Smith on

Closing Date : 15

April 2025

Closing dates are not normally extended other than in exceptional circumstances and agreement is made between the Talent Acquisition Manager and the Line Manager for the role.

How to apply : Please click Apply

Candidate Information :

Please note that should you be successful at the interview stage and before appointment the relevant preemployment checks are required. These include references medical clearance vetting clearance and sickness absence criteria check.

Diversity & Inclusion :

Applications are particularly welcome fromfemale and ethnic minority candidates.

It is really important to us that the department represents the community we serve in order for us to provide the best service utilising a range of backgrounds experience and skills. We support and value all officers and staff and the unique experiences they bring to the role. We strongly encourage and welcome applications from these valuable underrepresented groups .

If you are from an underrepresented group and want to find out more about the support we can offer please contact our dedicated team on

In addition we will look to support anyone who requires Part Time / Job share working hours.

Internal Candidates :

This vacancy is temporary therefore you must have the support of your current Line Manager to apply. If you are a permanent member of staff this would be classed as a secondment opportunity. If you are on a fixed term contract you must contact the Talent Acquisition Team before applying.

Please ensure that you and your current line manager complete the attached consent email the completed form to the hiring line manager with the role title and the closing date stated in the subject of your email.

Without support your application will not be considered any further.

The decision to make all adverts temporary for a fixed term of 12 months is due to the financial position. As the financial position becomes clearer it may be that we can make some of these posts permanent without the need to run a second recruitment process equally they could be ended sooner than the 12 months.

Documents to Review :

For the Police Staff Recruitment Vetting Handbook Please Click here

For Application Guidance and Tips Please Click Here

For the FIT Values of South Yorkshire Police Please Click Here

For Secondment Approval Please Click Here

Key Skills

Customer Service,Communication skills,Basic Math,Cashiering,Computer Skills,Math,Retail Sales,10 Key Calculator,Copywriting,Cash Handling,Planograms,Stocking

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1