The role of Vetting Officer is to provide an effective and efficient service which supports the requirements of the Vetting Code of Practice and APP for the Police Community by: (i) administering/inputting vetting data; (ii) investigating and researching cases; and (iii) assessing results within the Force Vetting Unit.
This role is temporary opportunity until the 31st of March 2027.
The successful candidate will be expected to efficiently complete the below tasks
- Receive and validate requests for vetting by quality assuring applications
- Manage, interrogate and update Vetting Management systems containing sensitive information
- Undertake precise and detailed research of policing systems, Opensource and information provided by third parties in accordance with the Vetting APP. Align enquiries with the level of vetting required in order to locate and identify relevant criminal records, intelligence, financial information, personal files and open source material.
- Research, analyse and assess information, and judge for relevance identifying issues relating to individuals’ suitability for employment.
- Prepare a case file containing appropriate information and a precis report making a recommendation with regards to granting or declining vetting status.
- Understand and apply the Vetting Code of Practice and APP and other associated documentation
- Undertake checks on the Counter Terrorism database to ensure that there are no associated links to extreme groups and activists.
- Act as first point of contact providing advice to persons from the Force, various agencies, and members of the public to ensure accuracy, consistency and compliance with the Vetting APP
- Initiate and transmit by email, requests for checks to other Police Forces and agencies, chasing up enquiries, to ensure expeditious completion
- Monitor the departmental mailbox and respond to all incoming emails (prioritising where necessary) to ensure required action has been taken within any agreed timelines where necessary.
This post is subject to an enhanced level of vetting and the job holder must be able to attain and retain the appropriate level of security clearance.
If you are an internal staff member that is interested in applying for this role, please ensure a Line Manager Endorsement Form is completed and attached to your application.
