Contents Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information Location You will be based in our Dumfries office. There will be a requirement for office attendance 5 days a week. About the job Job summary This is an exciting opportunity to join the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS), Scotlands only prosecution service. We receive reports about crimes from the police and other reporting agencies and then decide what action to take, including whether to prosecute someone. We also look into deaths that need further explanation and investigate allegations of criminal conduct against police officers. COPFS plays a pivotal part in the justice system, working with others to make Scotland safe from crime, disorder and danger. The public interest is at the heart of all we do as independent prosecutors. We take into account the diverse needs of victims, witnesses, communities and the rights of those accused of crime. We support the Strategy for Justice in Scotland and, in particular, its priorities of: Reducing crime, particularly violent and serious organised crime Tackling hate crime and sectarianism Supporting victims and witnesses Increasing public confidence and reducing fear of crime Job description This is an exciting entry level opportunity for someone looking to be in an interesting and fast paced role. You may be starting out in your career or already have an administrative background and looking for a change, but you should have an interest in the Criminal Justice Sector. You will be expected to work as part of a team to provide a first-class service to your colleagues and service users such as, victims & witnesses and defence agents. The main duties of this role will cover a range of administrative support and will generally include the administration of cases including: Dealing with general enquiries relating to cases Uploading and maintaining case information on internal IT systems Assisting Legal staff in the administration and preparation of cases for court Ensuring all witnesses are notified of their requirement to attend court Ensuring the courts and defence agents have all relevant material prior to court hearings Please note this is not an exhaustive list and other duties will be required of the post holder. Person specification Please note the competencies referred to in the application pack form part of the key essential criteria for the role. You will also be required to demonstrate: The minimum entry qualifications are 5 National 5s at grades A-C (including English) or equivalent; or demonstrable experience of general office work. Excellent verbal and written communication skills Strong word processing skills Strong organisational skills Desirable Criteria An understanding of the work of COPFS Benefits Alongside your salary of £25,235, Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service contributes £7,310 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. We offer an excellent range of benefits which include: 25 days paid holiday 11.5 public and privilege holidays (rising to 30 days paid holiday after 4 years). Generous Civil Service Pension employer contribution, on average over 28.97% of your pay Flexible working hours and family friendly approach to work. Cycle to Work Scheme and Season Ticket Loans. Employee Wellbeing Support with Mental Health First Aiders and access to an Employee Assistance Programme. Things you need to know Selection process details Please see details within the application pack for more information on how to apply and the selection process. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. Security Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks. Nationality requirements This job is broadly open to the following groups: UK nationals nationals of the Republic of Ireland nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window) nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020 Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window) Working for the Civil Service The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window). The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. Diversity and Inclusion The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window). Apply and further information This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative. Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. Contact point for applicants Job contact : Name : Recruitment Email : Recruitmentcopfs.gov.uk Recruitment team Email : Recruitmentcopfs.gov.uk Further information https://www.copfs.gov.uk/about-copfs/careers/ Attachments Band B Fiscal Officer Dumfries - Application Pack Opens in new window (docx, 85kB) Apply at advertiser's site Share this page Print Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn GMail