Job Description (JD)
PS Band 3
Directorate: Probation Service
Job Description: Enforcement Officer (Trials)
Document Ref.
PS-JES-0055 Pay Band 3 Enforcement Officer
(Trials)
Document Type
Management
Version
4.0
Classification
Official
Date of Issue
15 December 2023
Status
Baselined
Produced by
Job Evaluation Asurance and Support Team
Authorised by
Reward Team
JD Evidence
PS-JES-0055 Pay Band 3 Enforcement Officer (Trials) v4.0
Job Description
Job Title
Enforcement Officer (Trials)
Directorate
Probation Service
Band
3
Overview of the
The job holder will undertake the full range of tasks involved with
job
the enforcement of orders, post sentence supervision periods and
licences at court, including the prosecution of contested breaches
(the latter primarily in the Magistrates Court).
Summary
To enforce Community Orders, Post Sentence Supervision
periods and Licences including:
• Reviewing, preparing and prosecuting breach cases including
contested hearings.
• Promoting compliance through effective engagement with
offenders.
• Liaising, providing information and advice to probation staff,
criminal courts, criminal justice agencies and other partner
organisations.
• Compliance with directions of the court during case
management hearings including warning witnesses and
service of statements and exhibits in line with deadlines
imposed by the court.
In line with PS policies and procedures, the job holder must at all
times demonstrate a commitment to equality and inclusion and an
understanding of their relevance to the work they do.
The post holder must adhere to all policies in respect of the
sensitive/confidential nature of the information handled whilst
working in this position.
If relevant to the role, some out of hours working may be required
(i.e. Courts).
Responsibilities, The job holder will be required to carry out the following
Activities &
responsibilities, activities and duties:
Duties
• To review all proposed enforcement action in
accordance with PS performance standards for legality
and quality and provide timely feedback to the offender
manager.
• To enable the timely listing of cases to meet key
performance standards.
• To facilitate the issuing of a summons and make
application for warrants in appropriate cases.
• To prioritise High Risk cases and make urgent without
notice applications to the court where necessary.
• To ensure that information and witnesses are prepared
in advance of all court hearings including trials.
• To engage and negotiate with solicitors and service-
PS-JES-0055 Pay Band 3 Enforcement Officer (Trials) v4.0
users to enable the prompt conclusion of cases
including undertaking pre-hearing case conferences.
• To prosecute the full range of breach cases to a high
standard, promoting the timely conclusion of the case.
• To conduct trials in contested cases.
• To advise the Court as to the appropriateness of Bail
conditions or remand in custody when the Court is
considering an adjournment.
• To liaise with internal staff and external partners to
facilitate effective enforcement and provide information
and advice as necessary.
• To provide advice and guidance to Probation
Practitioners regarding breach submissions.
• To enable service-users to be interviewed post hearing
to ensure that they fully understand the outcome and
where necessary to arrange follow-up appointments.
• To review outstanding warrants in accordance with PS
policy and procedures.
• To undertake the range of probation work in the court
setting, including the completion and oral presentation of
Pre-sentence reports on cases where required.
• To use computer based systems to produce, update and
maintain records and other documentation within agreed
timescales.
• To provide cover to other courts and teams as required.
• Demonstrate pro-social modelling skills by consistently
reinforcing pro-social behaviour and attitudes and
challenging anti-social behaviour and attitudes.
• To work within the aims and values of PS and HMPPS.
The duties/responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is
at present and is not intended to be exhaustive. The job holder is
expected to accept reasonable alternations and additional tasks
of a similar level that may be necessary. Significant adjustments
may require re-examination under the Job Evaluation Scheme
and shall be discussed in the first instance with the job holder.
An ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence
through the medium of English or (where specified in Wales)
Welsh.
Behaviours
• Making Effective Decisions
• Changing and Improving
• Working Together
• Delivering at Pace
• Communicating and Influencing
Strengths
(Note: we recommend you choose 4 to 8 strengths locally -
select from the list of Civil Service strength definitions on the
intranet.
Essential
• Experience of working with a diverse range of people who
Experience
have experienced a range of social/personal difficulties and
the need to use tact and discretion when dealing with
confidential and sensitive issues.
• Experience of working with groups or individuals in order to
motivate and change behaviour.
PS-JES-0055 Pay Band 3 Enforcement Officer (Trials) v4.0
• Experience in planning and coordinating work.
• Knowledge and understanding of risk assessment/risk
management relating to offenders.
• Knowledge and understanding of the work of the Criminal
Justice system, the aims and objectives of the Probation
Service and relevant legislation and criminal procedure rules.
Technical
• Minimum 5 GCSEs at Grade C or above (or equivalent
requirements
qualification), including English and Maths.
• Knowledge and understanding of the legislation and case law
pertaining specifically to breaches of Orders (including
applications for warrant)/extensions/revocations and
amendments.
Ability
• Awareness/understanding of the risk of further offending and
recognising factors which may speak to a change of risk when
in Court.
• Ability to make defensible decisions based on new information
provided in real time within the court setting.
• Ability to communicate effectively in a court setting and
respond appropriately to questions raised by the Court.
• Ability to work to work independently in the court setting.
• Strong communication skills within open court/public arena.
• Prioritising High Risk cases in order to protect the public.
Minimum
• All candidates are subject to security and identity checks prior to
Eligibility
taking up post.
• All external candidates are subject to 6 months’
probation. Internal candidates are subject to probation if they
have not already served a probationary period within HMPPS.
• All staff are required to declare whether they are a member of a
group or organisation which HMPPS consider to be racist.
Hours of Work
37
(Unsocial Hours)
Allowances
PS-JES-0055 Pay Band 3 Enforcement Officer (Trials) v4.0