The Police and Crime Commissioner’s team is made up of a small selection of experienced people. The team is led by the Chief Executive. The people who work with the Commissioner include experts in areas such as policy, scrutiny, commissioning, estates management and communications and engagement.

About the Commissioner’s team
The people working in the Commissioner’s office are not political. They work to support the Commissioner and provide expertise in various areas.

The team’s mission is to provide high calibre support to the Commissioner to assist in effectively delivering the PCC’s functions.

The team works to the following principles:

• the team is the Commissioner’s team: it succeeds if the PCC does
• the team provides high quality support
• the team gives informed advice when asked and needed
• the team does not have a political view
• It also conducts its business and communications in accordance with the systems and protocols agreed with the Commissioner.

Police and Crime Commissioners are elected to make policing more accountable and give people a greater voice on police and crime matters.

Setting the strategy for policing, crime and disorder reduction and victim support

Police and Crime Commissioners are required to produce a Police and Crime Plan. The current plan covers the period 2021-2026 and sets out the Commissioner’s strategic objectives.

Being the voice of the public on policing and crime matters

The Commissioner regularly consults the public and attends as many events as possible to hear from your communities. The views, opinions and ideas of the public and partners are used to:

• challenge and inform the Chief Constable around police performance.
• guide the work the commissioner does in relation to reducing offending and supporting victims.
• contribute to evidence submitted to government in relation to national policy, legislation and funding.

Find out more about the Commissioner’s team and recruitment

Meet the Commissioner’s team
The Police and Crime Commissioner’s team is made up of a small selection of experienced people. The team is led by the Chief Executive. The people who work with the Commissioner include experts in areas such as policy; scrutiny; finance; communications and engagement; and business administration.

Vacancies
Staff vacancies arising at the office of the Police and Crime Commissioner are advertised on External Vacancies – Hampshire Constabulary Please visit this site for further information.

We also periodically advertise for volunteers for the Youth Commission, Strategic Youth Independent Advisory Group or as an Independent Custody Visitor.

To explore the current vacancies at the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner visit the careers site.

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Youth Commission
The Youth Commission enables young people to be part of the solution to tackling crime and improving policing, rather than being seen as part of the problem. The Youth Commission aims to be reflective of the diversity of the local youth population; which is achieved by working proactively with local organisations from the education, youth and voluntary sectors.

Cyber Ambassadors
In response to feedback from the Youth Commission’s Big Conversation consultation, a Cyber Ambassadors scheme has been introduced in schools. The main aim of the scheme is to skill-up a small number of students in education settings on key online safety issues. These informed students then pass on their learning and offer helpful support to their peers promoting good digital citizenship and civility.

Youth Independent Advisory Group (YIAG)
The Strategic Youth Independent Advisory group covers Hampshire, Portsmouth, Southampton and the Isle of Wight.

This is a volunteer group for those aged 14 to 25 which enables young people to be involved in reviewing, challenging and scrutinising the work of the police.

Independent Custody Visitors (ICVs)
ICVs are members of the local community who visit police stations unannounced on behalf of the Commissioner to check on the treatment of detainees, the conditions in which they are being held and that their rights and entitlements are being observed. Members of the community wishing to become an ICV need to complete an application form which is returned to the Scheme Administrator.

Legally Qualified Chairs (LQCs)
The Police and Crime Commissioner has a statutory duty under the police complaints system to maintain a list of Legally Qualified Chairs (LQCs) who are available to chair police Misconduct Hearings and to nominate a chair to sit on each panel.

To speak to the OPCC about any of the roles or volunteering opportunities, please use the form here: Contact the Office of Police and Crime Commissioner – Hampshire Police and Crime Commissioner

Or if you would prefer to speak to someone: OPCC General Enquiries: 01962 871595