Property Store Volunteer

The property Stores team have a new and exciting volunteer opportunity within their department - the Property Store Volunteer will have a chance to contribute and support this hardworking team to clear a significant backlog of items within the department.

The volunteer will be supporting Property Stores team with the disposal of property already identified for removal, dealing with items in a safe and environmentally conscious manner.

The Role & Key Responsibilities

From your first day with us you will be part of a policing family making a real difference.

It is our mission to identify and protect vulnerable people, prevent and respond to harm and keep people safe.

In this role you will be will be supporting Property Stores team with the disposal of property already identified for removal, dealing with items in a safe and environmentally conscious manner.

• Removing property identified for disposal from shelves in a safe, secure, and efficient manner which come into police possession.
• Placing property in the appropriate place for disposal. Safe and secure handling, storage, and disposal of items.
• Dynamically risk assess all items of seized property into the main store, making provisions for handling and disposal of large, heavy items using the appropriate equipment provided, complying with H&S procedures, i.e. manual handling guidance, working at height etc.
• Ensuring property is disposed of in accordance with Force policies and procedures.
• Provide a high level of customer service to internal stakeholders and external customers interacting with the property service.
• The successful volunteer will be required to completion the College of Policing H&S training and all relevant training

Please note the role is based in the Adur area in West Sussex.

Skills & Experience

• It is important that the volunteer can work from heights and has a reasonable level of fitness to support with the role and has the ability to carry heavy objects in a safe manner.
• Follow H&S procedures and policies with regards to handling items for disposal.
• Good organisational skills.
• Ability to work with a high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to work on own and be initiative-taking, as well as being a positive team player.
• Diligence - logical method of working.

Why Volunteer With Us?

We take pride in looking after our volunteers, through volunteering you will have the opportunity to:

• Experience policing first hand
• Meet new people and teams
• Learn and develop your skills

We will reimburse any travel expenses you may incur whilst volunteering and we have recognition schemes in place for us to formally show our appreciation for your service.

As a police support volunteer you will have access to financial and mental well being guidance and support, discounts for everyday spend, our on site gyms and a range of sports clubs. Volunteering with us will also allow you to apply for other voluntary and paid positions within the Force.

We are only as good as our people. It's important that our officers and staff can be themselves in the workplace and we know that as an organisation we'll grow from the variety of thinking, approach, and the skills that diversity brings; all of which help us to deliver a better policing service. We strive to ensure how we deliver our services, provide information and how we recruit is open and accessible to all.

We have multiple staff support groups who help to improve our understanding of minority issues and ensure they are reflected in our work. We are proud members of Disability Confident, hold Race Equality Matters Trailblazer status, are a signatory of the Race at Work Charter and are aligned with the Armed Forces Covenant and the HeForShe movement.

We are committed to being an anti racist police service. We promise to challenge injustice, ensure fairness and to uphold anti racist principles in both our organisation and our communities. For more information, you can read our full anti racism statement here .

We value the differences that people bring from all backgrounds and communities. Regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, disability, social status, or religious belief, we would love to hear from you.