Administrative roles
People working in administrative roles within the Crown Prosecution Service provide essential support within the prosecution team. Working around the country, administrative officers, administrative support assistants and typists are the people Prosecutors depend on to help them effectively prosecute criminal cases in court.
essential support for the prosecution team
Whether it is typing up case notes, filling in forms, filing or acting as the first point of contact within a department, administrative roles are the bedrock which enables the organisation to work effectively and efficiently.
The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) values the dedication of individuals in administrative roles and everyone within the CPS has the opportunity to further their career. Through hard work, dedication and by taking advantage of the CPS' excellent training opportunities it is possible to work your way up from an administrative role to become a Chief Crown Prosecutor.
Administrative Officers
As an Administrative Officer you will provide general administrative assistance to the team, often acting as the first point of contact for the unit, dealing professionally and courteously with general enquiries and passing to the relevant person or department as and when necessary. You will also provide assistance to the team by performing a range of general administrative duties when required, and build and maintain good working relationships with external agencies and other members of the Criminal Justice System, to ensure the smooth operation of CPS business.
View the job description for Administrative Officers within The Crown Prosecution Service
Administrative Support Assistant
As an Administrative Support Assistant you will provide general administrative and/or basic case work assistance to the team. You will often act as the first point of contact for the unit, dealing professionally and courteously with general enquiries and passing to the relevant person or department as and when necessary.
View the job description for Administrative Support Assistants within The Crown Prosecution Service
Typists
As a Typist you will provide support to the Areas / HQ Directorates by providing an efficient and high quality typing service in accordance with all court deadlines and National Guidelines. You will be expected to type standard and non-standard letters, memos and minutes using copy/audio sources. You may also need to type committals/briefs using Crown Court Case Preparation Packages by set down action dates, type confidential correspondence, produce and edit transcripts of interviews and prepare transfers, prepare Custody Time Limits proforma and prepare the List of Witnesses to Attend Court.
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