S4 - CRU Crime Recorder

Job description

S4 - CRU Crime Recorder

Role type

Police Staff

Contract duration

Fixed Term Contract, Secondment

Contract type

Full Time

Business Area

Crime

Department

Public Contact

Location

Force Headquarters, Winsford

Scale

SC 4

Salary

£27,204 - £29,859

Please note, if this is a paid role and the role is part time then the salary quoted will be pro rata based on the hours worked per annum.

Hours per week

37

Closing Date

09/11/2026, 23:55

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Force Crime Recording Unit as a Crime Recorder based at the Police Headquarters in Winsford. As a key member of the Public Contact team, you will be responsible for providing timely and accurate crime recording reports at the point of contact with victims. This role requires strict adherence to the Home Office Counting Rules and National Crime Recording Standards, with a strong emphasis on accuracy and timeliness.

Teamwork is essential in this role, as you will collaborate closely with various policing departments and officers to ensure victims receive services in line with the current Victims Code. You will receive comprehensive training and a supportive coaching plan to help you understand and apply the current crime standards effectively.

We value continued professional development, and you will have opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge as you progress in your role. The ideal candidate will be methodical, organised, and capable of processing and analysing information to identify potential issues and propose solutions. Attention to detail and accuracy are crucial, as is the ability to identify hidden crimes and risks, ensuring a high standard of crime recording for victims in Cheshire.

The role demands the ability to work effectively under pressure, independently, and with resilience, while also being able to challenge and influence colleagues at all levels. Experience with computerised administration is advantageous. Candidates will undergo an accuracy assessment prior to the interview stages.

Please see the attached Role Profile for more details.

Role Profile

Additional Information Attachment

The Competency Values Framework (CVF)

The Competency Values Framework (CVF) provides clear expectations for everyone working in policing. It describes behaviours required by all officers and members of staff and it will be used in the recruitment process to assess your suitability for the role to which you are applying.

It is not a requirement that you should have a detailed knowledge of the framework, should you wish to familiarise yourself with it to support you in the recruitment process please follow the below link.

This role operates at level

of the CVF:

1

Cheshire Constabulary is fully supportive of diversity, equality and inclusion and strives to employ a workforce which is representative of the community it serves.

Applications are welcomed from all underrepresented groups and support will be made available throughout the recruitment process for all applicants. Under-represented groups include:

• People of ethnic minority
• Individuals who identify as having a visible or invisible disability
• Gender in relation to female representation for PC entry routes
• Gender in relation to male representation for Staff entry routes
• Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender + (LGBT+)

FOR POLICE OFFICER NEW RECRUITS ONLY The Constabulary recognises that some may possess additional skills such as fluency in other languages; if you have such a skill and are willing to be contacted about this potentially being considered in relation to deployment and posting decisions, please highlight this in the application. Please note that any posting decision will be made by the organisation as is its prerogative however in circumstances where there is a cultural-competence/skill that may also enhance the Constabulary's service to its communities then in consultation with an individual and their consent then a posting may be agreed accordingly.

Please note, you will require the following detail to complete this application form; NI Number, ID detail, address information, referee information, full employment history including dates and any qualifications you may have attained. You may also be requested to provide photos of any visible tattoos you have. The application system only remains active on a single page for a period of 60 minutes. Please therefore ensure you allow time to complete this fully as incomplete pages will not be saved. As part of the application process, you may be asked to provide evidence of your Qualifications, proof of identity and address, so it is important to make sure you have this information to hand before you complete your application.