Recently awarded the 'most improved force in the country' after its latest police effectiveness, efficiency and legitimacy (PEEL) inspection in 2023, Greater Manchester Police remains committed to doing the basics of policing brilliantly, protecting the public, supporting victims and ensuring its workforce reflects the communities it serves. GMP recognises that having a diverse workforce makes it more approachable and relevant to the public, and so we welcome applications from everyone. The Central Ticket Office deal with the vast proportion of traffic offences that are committed in Greater Manchester. They play a vital role in keeping the roads of Greater Manchester safe by prosecuting those that commit offences on the roads. The Central Ticket Office manages the administration of fixed penalties and traffic offence reports. It also handles prosecutions of offenders who fail to comply with the Road Traffic Act and administers offers of driver education. Led by Chief Superintendent Mark Dexter the CTO lies within the following main section: Specialist Operations Planning / Business Continuity / Roads Policing - This section is led by Superintendent Gareth Parkin and includes: Traffic Network Section (Central Ticket Office, Road Traffic Collision Statistics Unit, Driver Standards, Road Traffic Collision Investigation Unit, Vehicle Examination, FCRU and Traffic Management, Special Escorts Group, Support Inspector and Wolverine, Serious Collision Investigation Unit, Traffic Police Community Support Officers, Road Transport Unit, Road Policing Units and Motorway. We are looking for someone to prepare prosecution files and present evidence at court as a key witness in respect of contested cases, ensuring that they are of a high quality and are disclosed to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) within the guidelines provided by the Central Ticket Office (CTO) and National Police Chief Council/ Road Safety Support. Some of the main duties are:
* To ensure that files are completed on time and to the required standard.
* Prepare and submit files for court hearings to full file upgrade in accordance with the required standards prescribed in the Manual of Guidance for File Preparation and as requested by Central Ticket Office Management, Court Prosecution Service Advice/Policy, Road Safety Support.
* Respond to queries from the CPS and Police Led Prosecutions (PLP) regarding prosecution cases. Where required provide a further statement and disclosure of evidence.
Greater Manchester Police is one of the largest police forces in the UK and is responsible for keeping its diverse population of almost three million people safe.
Greater Manchester is a vibrant region in the Northwest, spread over more than 1,200 sq km. Split over 10 metropolitan districts, it is billed as the most diverse city in Europe, whose residents draw on and contribute to its rich cultural legacy and collectively speak up to 200 different languages., There's never been a more exciting time to join The Greater Manchester Police. Currently investing in a new target operating model for its Information Services Branch that will enhance the way the force is able to provide policing. The Information Services Branch are deploying new IT infrastructure and services that will keep police up-to-speed with real time information both at the police station and whilst they're on the street. As a result, they are recruiting for a number of roles; all boasting a solid combination of strategic development opportunity and daily challenges that will stretch the mind of any proactive IT professional.