Lancashire Constabulary's Professional Standards Vetting Team is seeking a Vetting Assistant to be based at Hutton Headquarters. The site is accessible by public transport and there is also free car parking on site.
The purpose of this role is to provide an effective and efficient administrative support service to the Vetting Unit.
This is not a comprehensive list of all the tasks which may be required of the post holder. It is illustrative of the general nature and level of responsibility of the work to be undertaken.
1. To receive and prepare vetting files for processing, including quality assuring forms for completion, errors and omissions, initiating checks as required and recording on the case management system. This to include providing support and guidance to the team's Apprentices.
2. To accurately create and maintain vetting records, computerised and manual, including ensuring confidentiality, accuracy and timeliness are maintained. To archive and weed records as directed.
3. To liaise confidently with applicants, departments, divisions and external organisations regarding all aspects of the Team's functions and assist with routine enquiries received in a variety of formats, both internal and external.
4. To result vetting decisions (including reviews) as required, updating all records and completing appropriate documentation/letters to applicants and sponsors as directed.
5. To process aftercare enquiries, including forecasting requirements, prioritising and ensuring their timely completion.
6. To process various vetting checks as required in support of the Vetting Researchers, including PNC checks, local intelligence checks and summarising the findings.
7. To process enquiries from other forces within the agreed timescales including processing required checks and drafting the responses.
8. To handle sensitive information in an appropriate manner, displaying professionalism and maintaining confidentiality at all times and to provide general clerical and administrative support to the team as required.
Further details of the requirements and duties of the post can be found on the attached Role Profile.
Please note, as a condition of your appointment you must undergo and pass MV and SC Vetting.
Please be aware there is a minimum 5 year UK residency required for Management Vetting.
Before you complete the online application, we would advise you to read the attached Information and Guidance documents.
THE CLOSING DATE FOR THIS VACANCY IS FRIDAY 15TH NOVEMBER 2024 AT 10AM.
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