Evidential Property Officer

Division / Department - See Advert
Grade - Grade 8
Status - Full Time
Contract Type - Permanent
Salary Grade Range - £27,747 - £29,649
Working Hours - 37.0 Hours per Week
Shift Allowance - No
Politically Restricted - No
Location - Shoreham

The starting salary for this role will usually be at the bottom of the salary range and will be pro-rata if the working hours are less than full time.

Chief Constables' Message

We really welcome your interest in joining our Police Force. It is a privilege to lead the teams in Surrey Police and Sussex Police who continuously work selflessly and tirelessly in order to keep people in our counties safe.

We are looking for talented and inspirational people who put the needs of the public at the heart of everything that they do and who want to make a difference. If you feel you are that person then we want to hear from you.

We wish you all the very best with your application.

Chief Constable Tim De Meyer & Chief Constable Jo Shiner

The Role & Key Responsibilities

The Sussex Police Evidential Property Team are looking for a highly motivated and organised individual to join their team and undertake the role of Evidential Property Officer. The team are responsible for providing a high quality service to internal & external stakeholders, as well as members of the public interacting with the Evidential Property service.

In this post you will be responsible for ensuring an efficient and effective storage, review and disposal service for all items of seized property in accordance with Force policies and procedures. This will include the safe and secure handling, storage, repatriation and disposal of these items, as well as maintaining accurate recording of property movements within the evidential property database.

This is a full-time position, working Monday to Friday 0800 - 1600. Remote working is not available for this position.

If you have a positive approach to delivering a responsive and efficient service, with excellent attention to detail in support of operational policing, we would like to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

• To undertake safe, secure and efficient handling of all items of property including general items, bulk items, hazardous substances, dry and wet forensics, firearms, ammunition, drugs, cash and valuables which have come into police possession.
• To maintain integrity, security and continuity of movements for all exhibits received into the store, ensuring that the property database is accurately updated with storage locations, movements and interactions. Retrieving exhibits from storage for investigative purposes or presentation at court and forensic submissions.
• Ensure that all monies and high value items received as seized property are secured in storage, making the Economic Crime Unit are aware of high value cash seizures and banking is processed expeditiously and within the guidance of PACE (Police and Criminal Evidence Act) or POCA (Proceeds of Crime Act).
• Dynamically risk assess the transfer of all incoming items of seized property into the main store, making provisions for handling of large, heavy items using the appropriate equipment provided, complying with H&S procedures, i.e. manual handling guidance, working at height.
• Ensure the safe handling and storage of high-risk items, i.e. firearms and ammunition, DNA, knives, drugs and all hazardous substances.
• To ensure all items of seized property are stored in a secure Temporary or Main Evidential Property Store (TEPS/MEPS), and in a correct manner according to Force procedures and Health & Safety regulations.
• Comply with Force H&S policy and health & safety legislation at all times, including the use of PPE.
• To undertake activities in accordance with the Property department’s working practices, policies and procedures.
• To manage and complete the physical disposal of property in accordance with the Surrey/Sussex Property Policy including Return to Owner, income generation, hazardous waste disposal, and general waste processes.
• To carry out scheduled and periodic audits, investigating and resolving enquiries, ensuring property is appropriately and lawfully retained, returned or disposed.
• Act as a point of reference for officers and staff needing assistance with the use of the property database and the evidential property process.
• Undertake other duties appropriate to the grade and character of work as may be reasonably required, including specific duties of a similar or lesser graded post.

Skills & Experience

• Educated to GCSE grade C or equivalent
• Proven experience of working in a stores environment and knowledge of stock control audit processes
• Experience of working in a confidential environment
• Health and Safety knowledge and practical experience including manual handling, working at height and COSHH awareness
• Ability to work to a high degree of accuracy
• Able to work to a written procedure and use sound judgement to make decisions
• Demonstrate the ability to take personal responsibility for making things happen and achieving results.
• Good organisational skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Research and analytical skills in order to interrogate computer systems to obtain accurate results.
• Ability to communicate effectively and fluently with a range of people using influencing and coaching skills to build trust and confidence
• Have recent and relevant experience within a customer focused environment
• Computer literate, including basic use of WORD & EXCEL
• Ability to work on own and be self-motivated, as well as being a positive team player
• Successfully pass essential training courses such as shearer, manual handling and MEWP (stock picker) training

Desirable

• Knowledge of police procedures concerning property handling and disposal, e.g. firearms, ammunition, DNA, Drugs
• Knowledge and experience of Police IT systems
• Knowledge of Police Property Act, CPIA (Criminal Procedures and Investigations Act) and MoPI (Management of Police Information), PaCE (Police & Criminal Evidence Act – seizure and retention of property), POFA (Protection of Freedoms Act)
• Experience of working in a secure stores environment

Why Work With Us?

Policing is an exciting 24/7 business and we all have commitments outside work. We’re invested in supporting people to balance their life with work and we encourage flexible working. We are open to conversations about job shares and part time working. We encourage agile working, giving you the opportunity to manage your own diary and work wherever you give the best service to the public. This may include flexi-time and home working.

We take pride in looking after our people and offer a variety of benefits;

• career progression
• contributory pension scheme (LGPS)
• generous annual leave allowance
• discounts for everyday spend
• on-site gyms and a range of sports clubs
• generous and supportive parental leave
• financial and mental wellbeing guidance and support
• discounted contributory healthcare scheme

Further Information

For further information about the role please contact:

Amy Hollin - [email protected]

Diversity Statement

We are only as good as our people. It's important that our officers and staff can be themselves in the workplace and we know that as an organisation we'll grow from the variety of thinking, approach, and the skills that diversity brings; all of which help us to deliver a better policing service. We strive to ensure how we deliver our services, provide information and how we recruit is open and accessible to all.

We have multiple staff support groups who help to improve our understanding of minority issues and ensure they are reflected in our work. We are proud members of Disability Confident, hold Race Equality Matters Trailblazer status, are a signatory of the Race at Work Charter and are aligned with the Armed Forces Covenant and the HeForShe movement.

We are committed to being an anti-racist police service. We promise to challenge injustice, ensure fairness and to uphold anti-racist principles in both our organisation and our communities. For more information, you can read our full anti-racism statement here.

We value the differences that people bring from all backgrounds and communities. Regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, disability, social status, or religious belief, we would love to hear from you.

Additional Information

Following submission of your application you will receive a confirmation email with a copy of your application attached. Occasionally emails from this address can fall into spam/junk folders so please ensure this is checked regularly. You may wish to consider adding [email protected] to your address/contact list to ensure you receive all communications.

This post is being advertised in parallel with Force redeployment processes. Any redeployees who are identified will be given preference. This may result in the post being withdrawn at any point during the recruitment process.

Please note that not all jobs are available for internal candidates across both Forces, the current agreed recruitment principles are;

• vacancies in collaborated units are available to all officers and staff across both Forces
• vacancies in non-collaborated units are only available to officers and staff within the Force with the vacancy unless it is advertised externally
• if the vacancy is advertised externally and an officer or member of staff from the other Force is successful it will result in a transfer of employment

Surrey Police and Sussex Police Special Constables, Volunteers and Agency Staff (excluding self employed workers) covered under the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) are eligible to apply for internal advertised posts.

Job Detail

Reference number

SYSX STAFF04517

Date posted

06/08/2025

Closing date

20/08/2025

Location

Shoreham