Front Line Systems Administrator (PNC/NLEDS and PND)
Post Title: Front Line Systems Administrator for the Police National Computer (PNC) soon to be replaced by NLEDS the National Law Enforcement Data Programme; and (PND) The Police National Database.
Contract type: Full time
Rank/grade: C grade
Salary: Starting Salary £30,190 plus £6,710 London Weighting per annum
Directorate/department: Information Management Security – Front Line Systems and Support Team
Vetting level required: MV/SC find out more here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/national-security-vetting-clearance-levels)
Location: 182 Bishopsgate, London EC2M 4NP
This role is open to all Police Staff / external candidates who meet the essential criteria of the person spec, regardless of current grade.
The City of London Corporation is currently undergoing a programme to ensure that our pay and reward practices are competitive and equitable across the whole organisation to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to thrive in the work that we do.
Who are we?
As City of London Police, we protect the people, businesses and infrastructure of the City of London, one of the most important and dynamic environments in the UK and globally. London City is the smallest borough in London, so does that make our job any less challenging? Absolutely not – because there’s so much going on.
City of London Police play a vital role in keeping the City of London diverse community safe. As a Police Staff Member you will be helping to making the city safer and deliver a valued service for those that live, work and visit the City.
The City of London Police is keen to promote flexible working and will, subject to operational policing requirements, proactively consider all applications to work flexibly.
The City of London Police is committed to equality of opportunities and continuously strive for inclusivity within our Force. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, particularly from those with disabilities and long-term conditions, those with Black, Asian and other Minority Ethnic backgrounds, female candidates, and LGBTQIA+ individuals.
About the team
The Frontline Systems Support and Development (FSSD) - Systems Administrator role for the City of London Police sits within the Information Management Security service area in the Corporate Services Directorate.
The Systems Administrator maintains business critical operational systems. This will include responsibility for one or more systems and notably PNC/NLEDS and PND.
About the role
An exciting opportunity to provide the City of London Police with effective Police National Computer (PNC/NLEDS) and Police National Database (PND) expertise by maintaining the integrity and timeliness of information and intelligence updates on PNC and managing PND administration in compliance with national guidelines, HMIC recommendations and statute.
Responsibilities
In this role, you will be:
- Working with both police officers and police staff in a multi front line system management environment.
- Supporting and taking responsibility for the administration of the PND working with internal and external stakeholders as governed by compliance.
- Maintaining and keeping accurate records in relation to PND users within the system administration as governed by compliance.
- Supporting and taking responsibility for the administration of the PNC/NLEDS working with internal and external stakeholders as governed by compliance.
- Maintaining and keeping accurate records in relation to PNC/NLEDS users within the system administration as governed by compliance.
- To undertake any other duties that may reasonably be requested appropriate to the grade such as providing resilience across other systems managed by the FSSD during peak demand or to cover short term absence.
Requirements
For this role, we need you to have experience of:
- Experience in managing business systems administration including user management, system monitoring, and security management.
- A proven track record of working within business-critical operational systems.
- Undertaking system administration duties in a law enforcement/policing environment (Desirable but not essential).
- Experience of full system administration, preferably with prior experience in updating and administrating the PNC and PND.
- Recent demonstrable practical experience of using PNC/NLEDS (update and enquiry) and PND administration with training courses evidenced.
- Can demonstrate your knowledge of the legislation restricting access to interrogate and update the PNC, PND contrary to the DPA (Data Protection Act) and MOPI (Management of Police Information).
This vacancy is open only to those who have the right to work in the UK.
If you would like to discuss the role please contact: T/Detective Inspector Paul Lilley paul.lilley@cityoflondon.police.uk
Selection Process
As part of the initial application process, you will be asked to evidence how your experience, skills, and knowledge demonstrate your ability to meet the person specification of the role.
The application and interview will be tested under Level 1 of the College of Policing Competency and Values Framework.
Applicants who fail to address the skills/knowledge/experience of the job description will not be considered.
The closing date for applications is midnight on 9th June 2025.
Following shortlisting, successful candidates will be invited to attend a competency-based interview, to be held week commencing 16th June 2025.
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Benefits:
- LGPS Pension Scheme -Local Government Pension Scheme explained - Which?
- Access to Blue Light Card scheme -Welcome to Blue Light Card
- Discounts within the Square Mile specifically for City of London Police employees
- Free access to our Force Gym (with dedicated time for female colleagues throughout the week), Personal Training Instructors with a range of specialisms, and a large variety of fitness and wellbeing programmes
- 25 days’ annual leave + bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with continuous service
- Season Ticket Loans
- Cycle to Work Scheme
A diverse workforce improves the service we provide to our public by making us more approachable and relevant within our communities. This is why it’s vitally important that we recruit people from a wide range of communities and backgrounds with an understanding of cultural issues and a wide range of skills. We therefore particularly encourage female and people from Black, Asian and other Minority Ethnic communities to join us.
The way we work is changing. With a few exceptions most roles will be able to accommodate part time, job share and flexible working patterns. We can also offer hybrid working patterns of home and office-based shift patterns. Feel free to speak to us about any flexible working requirements.
The Force has several Staff Support Networks that can offer you support and advice. Applicants are very welcome to contact the networks directly if they need any support or ask any question before they apply. For further information on the networks and their contact details please visit: