A vacancy has arisen for a full time Information Services Officer (ISO) working in the Child Abuse Investigation and Safeguarding Unit (CAISU).
The CAISU work with partner agencies to protect vulnerable children and investigate crimes perpetrated against them. The post holder will work closely with partner agencies to share information, understand the voice of the child, keep them safe and achieve the right outcome for the child.
The key responsibilities of this role are to review and collate police material requested by other agencies and to represent the Constabulary at multi-agency Child Protection Case Conferences. These conferences may be held in person or virtually and so a full UK driving licence will be required. The successful applicant will have excellent attention to detail and the ability to interrogate computer systems, analyse information and make sound decisions around the disclosure and presentation of information in accordance with Data Protection, record management and information sharing legislation. Please see the attached role profile for more information.
The role is based in the southern area of the county but has flexibility to work from other locations including from home.
The position is for 37 hours a week, working between 0800 x 1600 hours Monday to Friday.
For more information about the role, or an informal discussion, please contact Detective Inspector Susie Hine or Detective Sergeant Jennie Scott.
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.
