Public Protection Clerical Officer
Leeds Public Protection Unit (PPU)
Salary: Scale 4 - £27204 to £29859
Contract: 2 x Full Time Permanent
Location: Stainbeck Police Station
About the Role:
Provide a comprehensive clerical, analytical and intelligence support service within the Public Protection Unit. You will be integral to the department and supported every step by your new supervision. You will support officers managing high-risk and complex offenders including Registered Sex Offenders and MAPPA cases. Maintain accurate records and ensure information is handled in line with legislation and force policy. Prepare documentation and support multi-agency meetings including MAPPA panels.
Key Responsibilities:
• Record, research and maintain intelligence on systems such as ViSOR, Niche, Corvus, Storm and CARM.
• Prepare files and documentation for operational and multi-agency use.
• Support information sharing with partner agencies including Probation and other statutory bodies.
• Respond professionally to internal and external enquiries.
• Assist with coordination of meetings and preparation of briefing materials.
What We Are Looking For:
• Strong literacy and numeracy skills.
• Experience of working in an office or administrative environment.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative.
• Effective workload management and prioritisation skills.
• IT literacy including Microsoft Office, with willingness to learn police systems.
Additional Requirements:
• Ability to work with highly sensitive and distressing material in a professional manner.
• Resilience when dealing with issues such as serious sexual offences and vulnerable victims.
• Flexibility to travel across the force area where required.
• Willingness to support wider Public Protection functions for business continuity.
Other Information:
• This post is subject to Management Vetting.
• Applicants must meet required PDR and attendance standards at the closing date.
• Applications must be submitted via the official application form – CVs and cover letters will not be accepted.
• The 2024 Competency and Values Framework (CVF) applies to this process.
Benefits / What We Offer
West Yorkshire Police staff can access a wide range of benefits designed to support wellbeing, work–life balance, professional development and financial security, including:
• Generous annual leave allowance - 29 days annual leave, rising to 34 days after five years of service (plus bank holidays)
• Membership of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund, a secure Defined Benefit CARE (Career Average Revalued Earnings) pension scheme
• Access to savings, discounts and cashback rewards through staff schemes, including eligibility to purchase a Blue Light Card
• Access to a wide range of internal wellbeing services and support programmes
• Membership options for the Police Treatment Centre and The Police Children’s Charity (eligibility-dependent)
• Opportunities for career development and training
• Supportive HR policies, including maternity, paternity and other family-friendly provisions
• A meaningful career with a clear sense of purpose supporting policing services that protect communities
• Option to sign up to our Cycle to work scheme (eligibility-dependent)
• Opportunities to join staff networks, wellbeing groups, and sports clubs
• Training – training portfolio to be completed and expertise maintained through continuous personal development and inhouse training
We are proud to be a member of the Fair Work Charter. See here for more information:
West Yorkshire Fair Work Charter
https://www.westyorks-ca.gov.uk/business/growth-hub/better-business-practices/fair-work-charter/
For more information about what we offer, visit: Employee Benefits https://www.westyorkshire.police.uk/jobs-volunteer/benefits
• How to Apply
Join us in supporting Public Protection for our communities.
This is an excellent opportunity to build specialist skills while making a real difference.
For further information, please contact: richard.coulton@westyorkshire.police.uk
The vacancy will close on the 30th September 2026.
The successful candidate will be subject to personal and financial vetting checks prior to appointment.
