PS/329/B HOLMES Admin Assistant

Police Staff
Major Crime Unit
Bedfordshire Police Force
Headquarters, Huntingdon, Cambs
Fixed Term Contract
SC4
£19,719 - £21,837 pro rata
Full Time
No
The Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, and Hertfordshire Major Crime Unit (MCU) is part of the Joint Protective Services Directorate with responsibility for the investigation of major crime across the tri-force area.

The MCU is based from two hubs: in the south at Hertfordshire Police Headquarters, Welwyn Garden City and in the north at Cambridgeshire Police Headquarters, Hinchingbrooke, Huntingdon. In addition to investigating homicide, the MCU has responsibility for a variety of investigations including attempted murder, stranger rape, crimes in action and child sexual exploitation and abuse.

A vacancy has arisen for a HOLMES Admin Assistant based at Cambridgeshire HQ. The main purpose of the role is to provide full administrative and secretarial services to the Major Crime Unit Specialist Investigation Unit (HOLMES), with the majority of the role focusing on typing services of all major crime documentation.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Typing full verbatim transcripts of audio tapes, DVDs, 999 calls and body/head-cam footage to the standards required by the Crown Prosecution Service.
• Typing all major crime documents utilising the HOLMES software, ensuring high standards of accuracy and with attention to detail
• Scanning and manipulating documentation to ensure it is in a format recognised by HOLMES
• Researching the internet and other databases to ensure correct details are entered into HOLMES
• Filing documentation

It is desirable that the successful candidate holds an RSA II Word Processing qualification or equivalent and a high standard of audio typing experience with a preferred touch typing speed of at least 60 wpm. They will have good interpersonal skills, be able to work with minimal supervision, be able to prioritise work effectively and have a good standard of written and verbal communication. It is desirable that they have previous experience of HOLMES software. Please be aware that part of the interview process will include an audio typing test.

This is a full time post on a temporary six month contract. The recruiting force is Bedfordshire and the vacancy is based at the northern hub, Cambridgeshire Police HQ. The post holder will be required, on occasion, to travel to locations within Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire.

For the purposes of the application you will be expected to provide evidence against the personal qualities below and the entry requirements:

We are emotionally aware
We take ownership
We deliver, support and inspire

There is a word count limit of 500 words per section.

The Major Crime Unit endeavour to reflect the diverse communities we serve and to build an inclusive workforce where everyone is valued and respected. We encourage applications from underrepresented or minority groups. We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment processes are barrier-free and as inclusive as possible to everyone. This includes making adjustments for people who have a disability or long-term condition. If you would like us to do anything differently during the application process or for any further details of this post, please contact Debbie Ruddle Office Manager on extension 5878 (Cambs) or at debbie.ruddle@cambs.pnn.police.uk.

**Please note that this advert will be live to Redeployee's throughout the recruitment of this advert. Any redeployee that applies will only need to evidence against the minimum entry requirements of the role profile. They will take priority over other candidates at any point during the recruitment process up until a final offer is produced and you will be notified if this happens.**
7 March 2019

This opportunity is closed to applications.