KD8124 - Public Protection Review ** External - WYP Website **
Public Protection Review Officer x 2
Safeguarding Unit
Kirklees District
Dewsbury and Huddersfield
Type of contract - 2 Full time, Permanent posts
Two openings have emerged for a Public Protection Review Officers to join the Safeguarding Team based at Kirklees District.
In this role you will undertake tasks in relation to the management of Registered Sex Offenders (RSO's) in the community which will include conducting assessments, registrations, periodic monitoring and reviews in compliance with relevant legislation in order to ensure the effective management in the community.
Key Role:
- Undertake tasks in relation to the management of Registered sex offenders (RSO's) in the community.
- Conducting assessments, registrations and periodic monitoring
- Preparing case files for criminal and civil cases and attend courts as required
- Prepare intelligence packages and briefing documents where appropriate for the use of Safeguarding and Divisional staff
- Establish and maintain accurate records on police systems such as PNC and VISOR, concerning Registered Sex Offenders
A significant part of the role will involve you visiting offenders in their home environment to conduct risk assessments and management plans, as well as liaising and sharing information with statutory and voluntary agencies providing advice and support as required. You will also be involved in the research and investigation of issues of third party disclosure/applications for Sexual Harm Prevention Orders (SHPO’s) making recommendations for their use in specific cases.
Expertise in role:
- Proven experience in the managements or investigation of sex/ dangerous offenders and/or child safeguarding investigations.
- Have basic knowledge of sex offender's legislation and ACPO Doctrine in respect of managing serious and sexual offenders
- Good working knowledge and ability to use a range of computer packages including Microsoft Office
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Willingness to attend and ability to complete relevant training courses for the role such as VISOR, PIP 1 6 week course etc
You will represent the District at Multi Agency meetings providing information that will enable informed management plans to be agreed. Due to the nature of the work this is an emotionally challenging role and therefore it is essential you have resilience to deal with the emotional impact of extremely sensitive issues, such as child and adult sexual abuse.
To be considered for this challenging opportunity, you must be able to undertake and pass relevant training on West Yorkshire Police and National computerised databases as well as Nationally accredited courses in the Management of Sexual and Violent Offenders. In addition, the role requires evening and weekend working which attracts a unsocial hours payment and weekend enhancements and have the ability to travel and work throughout the Force.
Please refer to the role profile to ensure you meet the essential criteria for this role.
- Good working knowledge and ability to use a range of computer packages including Microsoft Office
- Willingness to attend and ability to complete relevant training courses for the role (internal/external) such as MOSOVO/ARMS, ViSOR, PIP1 6 week course.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Hold a full, current UK/European driving licence.
- Be prepared to present at Court.
- Has the emotional resilience to regularly deal with discussions that include sexual interests and sexual offending. This could include graphic descriptions and images of a distressing and offensive nature, such as the sexual abuse of adults and children.
If successful, you will be subject to personal and financial vetting checks prior to appointment.
If you have any questions or want to know more information please contact PS 6831 Angela Francome or PS 6496 Alex Wilson.
This vacancy closes on 22/11/2026 at 23:55 hours.
