Fiscal Officer - Kilmarnock

Job summary

The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) is Scotland's only prosecution service, playing a vital role in delivering justice and supporting communities across the country. As a Fiscal Officer based in Kilmarnock, you will be part of a team that helps ensure cases progress efficiently through the justice system and that high-quality services are delivered to the public and justice partners.

Fiscal Officers are at the heart of COPFS operations, providing essential administrative and operational support across Local Court functions. This varied role can involve managing case records, preparing documentation for court, responding to enquiries, supporting the progression of cases and working closely with colleagues and stakeholders across the justice sector. No two days are the same, and your work will make a real contribution to the effective delivery of justice in Scotland.

Job description

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to begin or develop a career within the Civil Service. You do not need previous experience in criminal justice or legal qualifications. Instead, we are looking for organised, reliable and customer-focused individuals who can manage competing priorities, communicate effectively and deliver high-quality work in a busy environment.

COPFS is committed to investing in its people. You will receive comprehensive training, structured support and access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities. Many colleagues who joined as Fiscal Officers have progressed into specialist, supervisory and management roles, making this an excellent opportunity to build a long-term career within a respected public service organisation.

If you are looking for a rewarding role where your work makes a difference, enjoy working collaboratively and want to contribute to an organisation dedicated to serving the people of Scotland, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Person specification

Fiscal Officer is an entry-level administrative role, and no previous criminal justice experience is required.

We welcome applications from candidates with skills and experience gained through work, education, volunteering or everyday life. We are interested in your potential as much as your previous experience.

You may be well suited to this role if you are:

• Organised and reliable
• Able to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
• Comfortable working as part of a team
• A confident communicator who can interact professionally with others
• Accurate and detail-focused
• Willing to learn new systems, processes and ways of working

You should also be comfortable working in a busy environment and adapting to changing priorities when required.

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £27,164, Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service contributes

£7,869 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.

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Additional Information:

If you would be interested to learn more about this role, please see the attached application pack for further job details, salary information and assessment guidance.

Benefits:

We offer an excellent range of benefits which include:

• • 25 days paid holiday + 11.5 public and privilege holidays (rising to 30 days paid holiday after 2 years).
• Generous Civil Service Pension employer contribution, on average over 28.97% of your pay
• Flexible working hours and family friendly approach to work.
• Cycle to Work Scheme and Season Ticket Loans.
• Employee Wellbeing Support with Mental Health First Aiders and access to an Employee Assistance Programme.

Things you need to know

Artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.

Selection process details

Please see application pack.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo an enhanced (or equivalent) criminal record check.

People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

• UK nationals
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

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Working for the Civil Service

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We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window) .

The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the

Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)

and the

Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window) .

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Contact point for applicants

Job contact :

• Name : Recruitment
• Email : recruitment@copfs.gov.uk

Recruitment team

• Email : Recruitment@copfs.gov.uk

Further information

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