Evidential Property Courier

About the Role

The Sussex Police Evidential Property Team is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented individual to join their team as an Evidential Property Courier. This role involves ensuring the safe and secure transportation of evidential property between Sussex Police sites and the Sussex Evidential Property department.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, distribute, and deliver seized property around Sussex Police and Surrey Police sites, adhering to a prearranged schedule.
• Utilize the evidential property database and systems to identify property ready for collection and delivery.
• Conduct physical checks of evidential property for collection and delivery against the pick list to ensure the correct items are being moved.
• Record and upload the movements of property items on the property database using provided equipment such as scanners, laptops, and smartphones.
• Maintain ownership of the security, professional appearance, and functionality of temporary evidential property stores located within various Sussex Police sites.
• Use provided equipment for safe handling and transportation of property items in accordance with risk assessments and safe operating procedures.
• Maintain a working knowledge of health and safety legislation and compliance to support the movement of property, including hazardous and valuable items.
• Drive police vehicles in accordance with police standards and policies, taking responsibility for the department's vehicle and ensuring it is serviced, cleaned, and maintained.
• Maintain the security and safety of all items while traveling, including restricting the movement of items in the vehicle and locking and alarming the vehicles when unattended in a police premises.

Requirements

• Confident when working alone, self-motivated, enthusiastic, well-organized, and excellent communication skills.
• The ability to work accurately and pay attention to details, with a logical method of working.
• Good organizational skills and the ability to work to deadlines with a flexible approach to working.
• Experience of working in a confidential environment.
• The ability to use initiative and work with minimum supervision, in addition to working alongside a team aiming to achieve the same goals.
• Good computer skills, including basic Excel and the ability to learn bespoke systems.
• Research and problem-solving skills, practical experience of manual handling techniques.
• A full driving license and the ability to pass a basic police driving test.

Why Work with Us?

Sussex Police is an exciting and dynamic organization that values its employees. We offer a range of benefits, including career progression, a contributory pension scheme, generous annual leave allowance, discounts for everyday spend, on-site gyms, and a range of sports clubs. We also offer financial and mental wellbeing guidance and support, as well as discounted contributory healthcare scheme.