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Person specification – ICV

 

Person specification

Essential 

  1. Be 18 years of age or over and pass the Non Police Personal Vetting (NPPV Level 2) process. 

 

  1. Live or work in the West Mercia Police area of Herefordshire, Worcestershire, and Shropshire. 

 

  1. Have the ability to travel to conduct visits, attend meetings and meet training requirements. 

 

  1. Be flexible, reliable and have sufficient time to undertake the role of custody visitor, including some unsociable hours. 

 

  1. Be an effective communicator both verbally and in writing, with people from a variety of backgrounds. 

 

  1. Hold diversity and equalities in high regard, showing respect for the opinions, circumstances and feelings of colleagues and members of the public regardless of background, status, ethnicity, gender, sexuality or religion.   

 

  1. Able to demonstrate an independent and impartial view in relation to all parties involved in the custody visiting process. 

 

  1. Be able to work as part of a team to fulfil the PCC’s ICV Scheme responsibilities. 

 

  1. Able to maintain strict confidentiality and adhere to policies and procedures, with a commitment to continued development. 

 

  1. Able to use simple IT systems, such as e-mail and completing online forms. 

 

Desirable 

 

  1. Has an interest in Human Rights and the welfare of those involved in the Criminal Justice System. 

 

  1. Has some knowledge of custody visiting.