Role:
Salary: Band 5, £27,531 – £28,653
Location: Agile, Bedlington Police Station
Hours/Contract: 37 hours, Permanent
Working for #TeamNP
Our purpose at Team NP is simple: to keep people safe and to fight crime. But it takes more than officers alone to do the job – and that’s where our 2,000-strong team of police staff and 200 volunteers come in.
As one of the largest police forces in England we have a huge variety of departments and specialisms offering you endless opportunities. From mentoring and coaching schemes and online soft skills courses to leadership development programmes; we’ll give you the support, training and time to carve out the career you always wanted.
As one of the top 50 UK inclusive employers and a disability confident employer, we promote a culture of respect in the workplace so everyone can feel seen, heard and valued.
Whether you’re a member of staff or a volunteer, you can also expect first-rate support to manage your health and wellbeing. With year-round events, a 24/7 welfare support hotline and a leading approach to neurodiversity, our initiatives enable you to be at your best.
Above all else, here at Team NP, we can offer you a career that is so much more than just a job, it’s a chance to be part of something that really matters.
The role
Here at Northumbria Police, we think our region is amazing! It takes a great deal of people from different backgrounds, with diverse skills and experience to serve our force area effectively, think you have what it takes to help us make a difference? This could be the perfect time for you to join us in our Professional Standards Department as a Vetting Analyst.
Our busy team complete vetting for all new colleagues joining the Force, current employees, contractors, volunteers and partnership workers. We make difficult decisions that protect our Force and maintain public trust – ensuring that we operate with the utmost integrity and professionalism.
We’re looking for a self-motivated individual to join our team in a varied role where no two days or cases are the same. You’ll be providing a high standard of vetting service that meets the needs of the organisation, reduces risk and protects the public. This is an important role where you’ll need to work to a high standard and be able to carry out detailed research and make sound decisions. You’ll be researching, collating information, preparing reports and making decisions in line with Vetting Code of Practice, Vetting Authorised Professional Practice, guidance and local force policies. You’ll need to be a problem solver who enjoys collating and using information to deliver effective results.
This role will give you the opportunity to develop your investigative skills and you’ll get an amazing sense of achievement knowing that you are part of a team that make the North East a better place to live, work and visit.
What you’ll do
1. Research and preparing vetting reports to the highest standard. Recording these accurately on the vetting database
2. Interrogate relevant systems and information in line with the College of Policing Code of Vetting Practice, Authorised Professional Practice and, force vetting policy to undertake research into individuals.
3. Reviewing and processing vetting applications to ensure they are complete and comply with force policy and procedure.
4. Carrying out risk assessments using the information gathered and ensuring auditable rationale is produced for vetting decisions.
5. Liaising with external stakeholders to ensure vetting is carried out fairly and consistently.
6. Identifying cases where information needs further assessing prior to decision making.
7. Acting as point of contact for vetting matters, assisting with candidate interviews and carrying out telephone enquiries.
8. Supporting other forces with vetting requests