About the Role
As a vetting officer with Lincolnshire Police, you will play a crucial role in helping to protect the communities we serve, to ensure that public trust and confidence in the police service is maintained and that the safety, security and integrity of our organisation, its assets and its information is not compromised in any way.
You will conduct a range of background checks on all applicants looking to work with Lincolnshire Police, whether as police officers, staff members, contractors or partners, in order to make a well-informed and carefully considered assessment on their suitability to be granted the vetting clearance their role requires.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Conducting and completing checks across all levels of security vetting for applicants, staff, contractors and partners
- Making informed decisions on granting, declining or withdrawing vetting clearances in line with national policy and guidance and after conducting a thorough risk assessment
- Identifying and escalating complex or sensitive cases requiring senior review
- Maintaining accurate records and audit trails for all vetting decisions
- Carrying out vetting interviews and writing reports to rationalise and support vetting outcomes
- Identifying data discrepancies and ensuring corrections are made or issues are referred to relevant teams
- Supporting wider team activities during peak periods as required
Why This Role Matters
This role is critical to maintaining the security and integrity of the organisation. By ensuring thorough and consistent vetting processes, you will help mitigate risks, protect sensitive information and uphold public trust. Your decisions will directly contribute to the safety and professionalism of the workforce and help protect the communities we serve.
What We’re Looking For
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion
- Sound judgement and decision-making skills in complex or sensitive situations
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for working with a range of stakeholders
- Ability to maintain accurate records and follow structured processes
- Experience in vetting, security, HR, or a related field (desirable)
- A collaborative approach and willingness to support wider team priorities
Interested?
We encourage you to review the full job description and person specification for more detailed information about the role and requirements before applying.
Please note if internal: This role may be offered as a secondment, subject to written approval from your current Head of Department.
