Volunteer Independent Custody Visitor
Beaumont Leys, Euston Street, Force Headquarters, Keyham Lane
Police and Crime Commissioner
N/A
N/A
N/A - N/A
Flexible. Minimum commitment one custody visit per month approximately 1-2 hours. Plus quaterly attendance at team meetings 1-2 hours at Force Headquaters Leicestershire and annual training.
Suitable for Job Share, Flexi-time, Part Time
Volunteer
NPPV LV2
To carry out the duties of an Independent Custody Visitor (ICV) in accordance with
the scheme’s guidelines, training provided and Home Office Code of Practice for
Independent Custody Visiting (March 2013).
To check on the conditions in which detainees are kept, their health and well-being
and that they are receiving their rights and entitlements with reference to the Police
and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE).
To arrange visits to designated custody suites with fellow ICVs during allotted periods
and/or in accordance with the agreed roster. This will involve some weekend and late
night visits.
To advise the Co-ordinator (or the OPCC if there is no appointed Co-ordinator) and
fellow ICVs of any problems with scheduled visits. If required, make arrangements for
another ICV to substitute as necessary.
To consult detainee custody records to clarify and check any concerns raised by the
detainee.
To discuss with the Custody Officer any concerns requests arising from the custody
visit.
To record visits electronically using a provided handheld device, ensuring that all
relevant information is recorded correctly and concisely.
To use attention to detail to examine custody records on pre-set criteria in
accordance with training provided (optional).
To attend at least two team meetings per year unless there are exceptional
circumstances for non-attendance
To remain up to date with matters relating to custody by attending initial and ongoing
training sessions, including the Annual Regional Advanced Training Day which
should be attended at least once during each 3 year term.
To complete and submit expense claims in accordance with scheme guidelines.
To maintain confidentiality at all times and adhere to the Health and Safety
requirements of the scheme.
Please see attached role description and covering letter for details on the role of Volunteer Independent Custody Visitor
The closing date for applications is; Wednesday 4th November 2020 at 23:55
the scheme’s guidelines, training provided and Home Office Code of Practice for
Independent Custody Visiting (March 2013).
To check on the conditions in which detainees are kept, their health and well-being
and that they are receiving their rights and entitlements with reference to the Police
and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE).
To arrange visits to designated custody suites with fellow ICVs during allotted periods
and/or in accordance with the agreed roster. This will involve some weekend and late
night visits.
To advise the Co-ordinator (or the OPCC if there is no appointed Co-ordinator) and
fellow ICVs of any problems with scheduled visits. If required, make arrangements for
another ICV to substitute as necessary.
To consult detainee custody records to clarify and check any concerns raised by the
detainee.
To discuss with the Custody Officer any concerns requests arising from the custody
visit.
To record visits electronically using a provided handheld device, ensuring that all
relevant information is recorded correctly and concisely.
To use attention to detail to examine custody records on pre-set criteria in
accordance with training provided (optional).
To attend at least two team meetings per year unless there are exceptional
circumstances for non-attendance
To remain up to date with matters relating to custody by attending initial and ongoing
training sessions, including the Annual Regional Advanced Training Day which
should be attended at least once during each 3 year term.
To complete and submit expense claims in accordance with scheme guidelines.
To maintain confidentiality at all times and adhere to the Health and Safety
requirements of the scheme.
Please see attached role description and covering letter for details on the role of Volunteer Independent Custody Visitor
The closing date for applications is; Wednesday 4th November 2020 at 23:55
This opportunity is closed to applications.