Vetting Officer (Permanent and Fixed Term Opportunities)

We currently recruiting for 2x permanent vacancies and 3x 12 month fixed term contract vacancies on the West Midlands Police Vetting Team.

Vetting Officers use police databases and other relevant systems and information, in line with force vetting policy, undertaking research into individuals who work, or who have applied to work, within the police service or for contractors who have access to police assets. This includes reviewing professional and private life, financial affairs, associations and employment history. This role identifies and assesses risks so that effective vetting decisions are made and, when appropriate, risk mitigation measures are put in place.

About the role

Vetting is conducted to help identify, assess & manage risk relating to areas such as public safety and confidence, operational safety, corruption and integrity.

Based in the Professional Standards Department, the Vetting Unit undertakes various background checks using relevant IT systems.

The role of the Vetting Officer is to undertake such checks and identify any issues that may compromise our operational, ethical and professional standards.

As part of your role you will also:

Maintain confidentiality and have a working understanding of Data Protection legislation, General Data Protection Regulations
Approve vetting applications where there are no issues based on the National Decision Making Model
Compile recommendations on cases for the consideration of Vetting Decision Makers
Identify issues that need to be raised to Vetting Decision Makers
Manage intelligence regarding vulnerability and liaise with relevant departments regarding risk assessments of such vulnerabilities
Liaise with external vetting departments when required
Accurately interpret and record information and intelligence regarding vetting applicants and to manage the security and storage of the information

The ideal candidate for the role of Vetting Officer within PSD will be a self-motivated person who is methodical, has the ability to interrogate computer systems and has a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Essential Criteria:

Be an effective communicator who has experience of providing excellent customer service (internal and / or external customers)
Be able to demonstrate good organisational skills, including how you prioritise and manage your workload effectively
Have good IT skills and be proficient in using software packages
Be able to work as part of a team and also independently with limited supervision
Have a high level of accuracy and attention to detail

Desirable Criteria:

Experience of working in customer service delivery environment and effectively dealing with customers
Experience with PNC/PND and WMP intelligence systems

Vetting

Successful applicants will be required to pass Management Vetting and Counter Terrorism Clearance prior to commencing their role, this will include a full background & financial disclosure as part of the vetting process.

Medical:

Successful applicants will need to clear a medical assessment which may include a drug and hearing assessment.

Hours and Location:

The working hours are 0800 x 1600 (Monday to Friday) and the role will be based in Lloyd House, Birmingham.

Interview:

Interviews will take place in August 2025 (Date to be confirmed).

Contact:

For further information please contact Insp Amy Lloyd (Force Vetting Manager) amy.lloyd@westmidlands.police.uk

Benefit Statement:

By choosing to join West Midlands Police you will receive an enhanced benefits package including:

Fair remuneration with progression opportunities and access to a very competitive pension scheme.
Enhanced annual leave in addition to public holiday entitlements.
Discounts across travel, parking, daily costs of living and leisure activities.
A comprehensive wellbeing package including 24/7 support, free eye tests and flu jabs.

West Midlands Police is a Disability Confident Leader - the highest level an organisation can achieve under the scheme run by the Department of Work and Pensions. As part of our commitment we operate a ‘Disability Confident Interview Scheme’ - all candidates who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role will be offered an interview.

It is important to note that there may be occasions where it is not practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people who meet the essential criteria for the job. For example: in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. In these circumstances, the employer could select the candidates who best meet the essential criteria for the job, as they would do for non-disabled applicants.

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