The purpose of the Vetting Unit is to carry out various background checks on job applicants for those who wish to work within the police community and to make decisions to their suitability. These checks are designed to ensure the integrity of the police service by minimising the risk of corruption.
The Vetting team based in Letchworth Garden City currently consists of 39 people who conduct this type of work but a crucial part of the unit’s success is to ensure that the main vetting database is up to date with changes and contains accurate information, as well as the management of a busy team inbox. The database is also used to provide management information statistics and to manage the workflow. It is this database work and inbox where you will spend most of your time, using your own initiative at times, so you will need to be self-managed, well organised and particularly keen on attention to detail and accuracy.
In addition to managing the team inbox you will liaise with internal departments and external companies by email and/or phone to ensure they supply accurate information for the database. You will send and receive emails between departments in order for additional checks to be conducted. In addition, you will send and receive various forms from internal and external departments or similar.
Additional Advert Information
- Internal Applicants
To apply for this role, internal applicants must have successfully completed their probationary period.
If you qualify as an internal candidate within the advertising force, you may upload either your CV or the internal role summary form attached to this advert.
- Vetting Process
Please note that, as part of the vetting process, the BCH Vetting Unit may need to contact your current line manager for a Supervisor Appraisal. This requirement aligns with the 2025 National Guidelines for Vetting (APP 6.5.18).
Examples of when this may apply include:
- Transferring to another force
- Renewing vetting clearance
- Moving into a role requiring MV clearance (even if you currently hold MV clearance)
- Moving into or working in a role involving close contact with vulnerable individuals
If any of the above apply to you, please expect your line manager to be contacted when you submit your vetting application.
- Redeployment and Redundancy
This vacancy is open to employees at risk of redundancy and will remain available to redeployees until a final offer has been agreed and accepted.
Redeployees at risk of redundancy will take priority over all other applicants at any stage of the recruitment process. If successful, redeployees will remain on their home force’s terms and conditions.
- Role Profile
We recommend downloading and saving a copy of the role profile, as it will no longer be accessible once the advert closes.
- Commitment to Inclusion
As a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and able to be themselves. We provide workplace adjustments wherever needed so that all colleagues can thrive.
If you have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the role, you will be guaranteed an interview under the Offer an Interview Scheme.
