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Front Counters Assistant
- Location: Cluster Based across 3 sites based in Accrington & Blackburn
- Job Type: Full-time Rota Basis
- Salary £12.00 per hour
We are seeking a Front Counters Assistant to provide a professional, multifunctional face-to-face customer service to the public and internal colleagues. The role involves safeguarding the public & victims, recording incidents and crimes, and offering appropriate advice using the National Decision Model (NDM).
Day to Day of the Role:
- Serve as the first point of contact for victims of crime attending the Police Station, ensuring their safety and protection.
- Record emergency and non-emergency incidents reported at the Front Counter in accordance with National Crime Recording Standards (NCRS).
- Create, grade, and manage incident logs to appropriate resolution, alerting supervision of any serious incidents.
- Process Evidence Related Property and return items to owners.
- Collate information from people ensuring accurate record-keeping.
- Record details of Court bail and Police bail, liaising with Courts and other Forces.
- Handle and process monies/valuables received, following correct documentation and banking procedures.
- Produce accurate written statements for Court use.
- Direct enquiries regarding lost or found property appropriately.
- Comply with security arrangements for the Police Station and manage visitor access.
- Manage messages, appointments, and Voluntary Attendance tasks.
- Deploy resources to incidents using radio dispatch and oversee incident response.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Experience in providing customer advice in a busy environment on a variety of issues.
- Excellent listening, questioning, and interpersonal skills, with good oral communication.
- Experience in dealing with people in difficult or confrontational circumstances.
Benefits:
- Salary paid weekly
- Being part of a team that values integrity, impartiality, public service, and transparency.
To apply for the Front Counters Assistant position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and qualifications to
