Service Care Solutions are looking for a Vetting Officer to work within the Cheshire Constabulary on a 7-month contract.

Location: Winsford

Job role/responsibilities:
To provide an effective and efficient service which supports the requirements of the Vetting Code of Practice and APP for the Police Community.

• Validate vetting requests by quality assuring applications, identifying anomalies, and rejecting unauthorised or incomplete submissions to ensure compliance with the Vetting APP.
• Manage and update Vetting Management systems with sensitive information, ensuring accurate maintenance in line with Force requirements.
• Conduct detailed research of policing systems, open sources, and third-party information per the Vetting APP, aligning inquiries with the required vetting level to locate relevant records and material.
• Analyse and assess information for relevance, identifying issues related to individuals' suitability for employment.
• Prepare case files and concise reports recommending granting or declining vetting status to assist the Vetting Manager and Deputy Vetting Manager.
• Apply the Vetting Code of Practice, APP, and associated documentation (e.g., Rehabilitation of Offenders Act, Data Compliance, and Code of Ethics) to ensure compliance and efficient application processing.
• Conduct checks on the Counter Terrorism database to identify any links to extreme groups, initiating inquiries with Counter Terrorism Intelligence Officers as needed.
• Act as the first point of contact, providing advice to Force personnel, agencies, and the public to ensure accuracy and compliance with the Vetting APP.
• Initiate and send requests for checks to other Police Forces and agencies, following up to ensure timely completion.
• Monitor the departmental mailbox, responding to emails and taking necessary actions within agreed timelines.

Knowledge/Experience required:

• Educated to Level 3 of the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) or with equivalent relevant experience.
• Some experience in an administrative role (preferably customer-facing).
• Some experience of working in an investigative, analytical or research environment.
• Would need to be or become competent in Niche/PNC/PND.

If you are interested in this role or want further discussion, please contact Lewis O'Donnell either via email: (url removed) or tel: (phone number removed). Alternatively, if you have any friend or colleagues that might be interested, please feel free to refer them as we a have a referral scheme in place of up to £250.