Careers at the CPS

Working for the CPS in Thames and Chiltern

Welcome to the biggest law firm in the country.

Nationally the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) employs around 8800 staff across its 42 Areas in England and Wales; over 92% of whom are engaged in, or support, frontline prosecutions.

Within the CPS Thames and Chiltern region, we employ a total of 412 staff. In CPS Thames Valley (covering Berkshire, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire) we employ around 232 staff. In CPS Hertfordshire we employ 112 and in CPS Bedfordshire we employ 68 staff.

CPS Thames Valley has offices in Reading, Cowley and Aylesbury; CPS Hertfordshire has offices in St Albans and Stevenage and CPS Bedfordshire has offices in Luton and Bedford. Prosecutors can also be based in charging centres within police stations throughout the five counties.

All CPS vacancies are advertised on the national website. You can register on the website to be notified when any suitable vacancies arise. Vacancies may also be advertised in local and national newspapers.

Selection

The selection criteria is based upon the ability to meet a range of competencies and you will be required to provide examples of when and how you have demonstrated the relevant skills and qualities required.

Equal Opportunities at the CPS

In line with the CPS Equal Opportunities Policy Statement, we select the best people for the job, regardless of colour, race, religion, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, marital status, working pattern, sexual orientation, and gender.  We operate a complaints procedure for those who feel they have been unfairly treated as a result of discrimination, harassment, intimidation or bullying.