Job Title: Neighbourhood Alert Officer

Job Type: Permanent

Duration: N/A

Number of Positions: 1

Number of Hours: 22.2

We welcome applications from individuals wishing to work on a part-time basis and are willing to consider flexible working patterns subject to business need.

Vacancy Number: VAC-4897

Based at: Winfrith HQ, Dorset

Principal Responsibility:

The purpose of the role is to design and disseminate public facing messages onto the force’s system, which might also then be placed on the websites and social media platforms. 

The main responsibilities of the role are:

• Respond to operational need as identified and ensure timely and accurate updates are sent on the alert system
• Copywriting, proofreading, design and dissemination of public facing messages on the system, which might also be placed on the websites and social media platforms
• Identify common message topics based on regular requests from users, developing templates to fulfil these needs and promoting them to other colleagues who use the system
• Ensure branding is applied and consistent in all messaging

Grade / Salary:

Grade: 3

The commencing salary will be within Grade 3 starting at £11,615 (£19,359 pro rata) rising by yearly increments to a maximum of £12,119 (£20,199 pro rata) per annum.

Allowances: This post attracts no allowances.

Closing date: Thursday 28/11/19

Interview / Assessment Date: Tuesday 10/12/19

Additional information

This post attracts flexi time.

The selection process will include a role related scenario in the production of alert messages, alongside a formal interview.

How to apply:

Please ensure that your application provides evidence of all the essential experience and specialist skills and knowledge as outlined in the role profile as the short listing process will be assessed against these criteria.

A completed Police Staff application form should be submitted as detailed within the application form.

CVs will not be accepted.

Reasonable Adjustments

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments for individuals with a disability to ensure they are able to participate and perform to their full potential in their role. If you feel you would benefit from reasonable adjustments, please contact Alliance Resourcing on 01392 225900 (option 1)

Host Force:

The police forces of Devon & Cornwall and Dorset have established a Strategic Alliance to provide a single service within certain functions across the three counties. Some of our current departments will be hosted by Devon and Cornwall Police and others by Dorset Police. We can confirm that the Corporate Communications and Engagement Department will be hosted by Devon and Cornwall Police. As such, the successful candidate in the Neighbourhood Alert Officer role will be employed on the terms and conditions of Devon and Cornwall Police on appointment.