Visor support officer Part Time


Posted on 27th May 2025

Visor support officer Part Time

Visor Support Officer:
PVP - Investigations,
Permanent
Part Time
Grade C - £26,106 - £28,653 pro rata
St Anne Street, LIverpool

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 obtain, input, manage, maintain, review, update and quality assure all aspects of information relating to VISOR administration held on the Police National Computer and VISOR including sex, violent and terrorism offenders. To ensure that the Police National Computer is populated to the highest standard with regard to data quality and Modus Operandi key-wording of sexual offences and intelligence information in order to support force research capability. To provide administrative support to the Sex Offender Managers and to liaise with partner agencies to share information and resolve issues regarding VISOR nominals.

Knowledge & Experience 

Knowledge of relevant Force Systems and Magistrates / Crown Court systems including the following: PNC, Niche, VISOR, Xhibit, Libra, Microsoft Office applications in order to utilise them to undertake the role or completion of relevant training.

The ability to process complex and substantial amounts of information in a logical format will enable the post-holder to be able to work on tasks that require a logical and methodical approach to tackle information with the requirement to be able to provide attention to detail.

Communication skills both written and verbal are required in order to liaise with police/police staff both within the force and externally and to give presentations as required.

Accurate input of data is required; therefore it is essential to possess excellent keyboard skills.

The ability to compare MOs etc. across forces is a vital requirement in crime detection.

Ability to act upon own initiative, working either alone or as part of a team is essential due to hours required to work.

A logical approach and an analytical mind is required in order to decipher the necessary information often buried in files, statements etc.

Other legislation, codes of practice and force policy relevant to the role.

Working knowledge of the following legislation and procedures including:

PACE and Criminal Evidence Act 1984Data Protection legislation

Sex Offender legislation

Terrorism Legislation

MAPPA Guidance

MOPI

National VISOR Standards

European Human Rights Convention legislation, this is required in order that the post holder is aware of rules governing access/storage of data on PNC, Niche and VISOR etc.

Please use the attached JDQ and Leadership Framework when completing your 1000 - word evidence

Click here for the JDQ

Click here for the Leadership Framework 

Benefits 

Merseyside Police operates a smarter working policy, and our management teams will be happy to talk to you about how we could meet both your flexible working needs and the needs of the role you are applying for.

Flexi working – hours from 07:00 – 19:00 – core working hours are 10:00-15:00 Monday to Friday 

Annual Leave – 25 days plus 8 days bank holiday rising to 30 days plus 8 days bank holiday after 5 years

Hybrid and office working – up to 2 days working from home for fulltime staff and 1 day for part time staff.

Local government pension contributions are between 5.5% to 11.5 % dependent on your salary. 

Gym on site at our HQ and OCC – Membership £5 per month

Free onsite parking 

On site bistro

Staff networks

Wellbeing programme 

Ongoing training 

 

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. 

We particularly welcome applications from women and black & ethnic minority candidates.

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

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