Police Station Representative Jobs & Vacancies UK
Explore career opportunities as a police station representative. From employed positions to freelance work — find the right path for your legal career.
Key Qualifications Required
PSRAS Accredited Representative
Fully accredited through the Police Station Representatives Accreditation Scheme — completed training, portfolio, and Critical Incident Test (CIT).
Duty Solicitor
Qualified solicitor registered on the duty solicitor rota with the Defence Solicitor Call Centre (DSCC).
Important: All police station representatives must either hold PSRAS accreditation or be a qualified duty solicitor. Representatives are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) and must be associated with an SRA-regulated firm.
Salary & Earning Potential
Employed (In-House)
£24,000 – £32,000
Salary, pension, regular hours. Often includes on-call rota payments.
Freelance
£40,000 – £60,000+
Variable income based on volume. Higher earning ceiling with flexible schedule.
Types of Roles
In-House Representative
Employed directly by a criminal defence firm. Regular salary, fixed hours (plus on-call), holiday pay, and pension contributions. Ideal for those starting out or preferring stability.
Freelance Representative
Self-employed, taking instructions from multiple solicitor firms. Higher earning potential, flexible schedule, but requires your own accreditation and business management.
Agency / Panel Work
Register with specialist legal recruitment agencies or DSCC panels. Work is allocated via rota systems, providing a steady stream of instructions.
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