DBS Research & Evaluation Officer

DBS Research & Evaluation Officer
Criminal Justice
Rose Hill HQ
Full Time 36.5 hours
Permanent
Grade C £26,106 - £28,653

Merseyside Police

Are you looking for an exciting new challenge that will allow you to demonstrate your skills and share your experience within a fast-paced and dynamic working environment?

At Merseyside Police we understand that searching for your first job, your next job, or that big promotion is a huge milestone. Here at Merseyside Police we always think about what it’s like to be in your position when making those big decisions. It takes courage to make change happen in your life, and we’re here to help you with that.

We’re here for the first step, the next step, and the big step.

You’re not just a number to us. You’ve got to know you’ll love working here. It’s as important to us as you ‘being the right fit’. We want to help you feel what it’s like to work at Merseyside Police to see the value you can bring to any of our roles, and how we can help you grow. We’re never one-size-fits-all. Our careers are as unique as you are.

We’re a kind, ambitious and diverse team, always supporting and encouraging each other. Our people are extremely important to our business, without them we wouldn’t be where we are today, If you like what you hear, then we’d love you to apply!

JOB PURPOSE:

To process applications received from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) in relation to persons wishing to work with vulnerable groups of society namely children and vulnerable adults, in a timely and accurate manner by providing the first tier decision making authority within the structure imposed by the National Quality Assurance Framework (QAF).

The post is funded by the DBS and the requirement and authority of the post is dictated by the statutory obligations placed on all Forces by the national Quality Assurance Framework (QAF).

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

Postholder must be capable of examining and scrutinising information from force/national systems and making appropriate disclosure decisions in accordance with the Quality Assurance Framework (QAF).

A working knowledge of the guidelines and procedures concerning several government Acts below, so as to comply with the QAF and DBS policy,

Home Office guidance and legislation.

Part V Police Act 1997

Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006

Data Protection Act 2018

Offender Rehabilitation Act 2014

Human Rights Act 1998

Protection of Freedoms Act 2012

Home Office directives/guidance National Quality Assurance Framework

A working knowledge of the PNC, Niche and Corvus is desirable but not essential to ensure that relevant information is identified; should information be missed at this first stage the resulting safeguarding gap could lead to the vulnerable being placed at risk of harm.

Skills & Abilities

The ability to analyse and evaluate information from various IT systems in order to identify the degree of relevance of information to aid the decision making process. Communication skills both oral and written to liaise with internal and external agencies, to seek further information in order to complete the QAF Audit Trail forms.

Procedural, organisational and analytical thinking is required to ensure the DBS applications are received and returned within the agreed service levels with all information found having been analysed for relevancy/risk to the workforce/post applied for.

Please use the attached JDQ and Leadership Framework when completing your 1000 - word evidence, please provide copies of your qualifications and your CV.

Please click here for the full JDQ.

Please click here for the Leadership Framework.

Merseyside Police is committed to ensuring that we have a work force that represents the communities we serve and we are keen to attract applications from under represented groups.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays pro rata increasing to 30 days plus 8 bank holidays after 5 years full service.
Local Government Pension Scheme with contributions from 5.5% to 11.5% depending on your salary.
Access to on-site gyms – HQ and OCC
Option to become a member of the onsite unions.
Discounts from various retailers via the Blue Light Scheme
Cycle to work scheme.
Taskers Salary sacrifice car scheme
Hybrid/Agile working (role dependant)
Support from our Health and Wellbeing Centre including Welfare Officers, Counselling, Physiotherapy and Mental Health Peer Supporters.
Generous maternity/paternity and adoption leave entitlements.
Sick pay provisions

Our commitment to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion

Building a workforce that represents our communities is important to us. We aim to attract & keep people with the best skills & highest potential. We want to attract a diverse range of individuals into our force who might not have considered a career with us before.

To help us achieve a workforce that represents our communities, we have a dedicated team working to encourage people from diverse communities to build their career with us. They provide support & guidance throughout the application process to candidates from under-represented groups.

To find out more about the support on offer from our dedicated Outreach team please click here or contact us at Outreach@merseyside.police.uk