Job Details
Job Title: Criminal Records Administrator
Salary Range: GBP 26,106 : GBP 28,653
Work Location: Near Fareham
Hours per week: Monday : Friday with flexible office hours
Contact Type: Temporary for 12 months
Closing date: 05 January 2025 23:59
Start Date: Projected September 2025
More about the role
We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join us as Criminal Records Administrators, within a national policing unit.
The successful applicants will deliver a core service to our business, with full training provided in how to interrogate policing databases and respond to enquiries from International and UK customers or stakeholders.
You will primarily work independently undertaking day to day tasks. However, you will operate as part of a team specialising in a particular process or task, contributing to ACRO delivering an excellent service to a UK law enforcement, the criminal justice system and public protection throughout the UK and overseas.
A keen eye for detail, and an interest in developing your knowledge of policing information is key.
If you would like to find out more information about the role, please click here.
More about us
ACRO Criminal Records Office supports UK and international law enforcement by processing criminal records for the purposes of public protection, safeguarding and worldwide community safety.
We are growing, now employing more than 300 people to support the fight against crime as a global leader in our field.
All ACRO staff are employees of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary, and are provided with the same benefits of working within the public sector as other members of police staff.
Our culture and work environment aim to ensure that everyone feels included and valued. We invest in our people so that they can thrive, realise their potential and enjoy coming into work.
We are located in an attractive and modern business park close to the M27 between Portsmouth and Southampton.
our website for the full range of products and services we provide to UK police forces and international agencies.
Whats on offer?
As members of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary police staff you will have access to a wide benefits package*, including but not limited to:
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A hybrid working environment with flexible working hours
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Family friendly policies supporting those with caring responsibilities
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Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 24 days (pro:rata for part:time workers) in addition to public holidays, rising to 29 after five years' service.
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Access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities
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Local Government Pension Scheme
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Retail, holiday and leisure discounts through Hampshire Police Leisure and Sports Club or Blue Light Card
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Excellent wellbeing support including onsite wellbeing rooms and access to Employee Assistance Programme
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Staff representation groups and inclusion network
Application and interview
If you've never completed a competency:based application or interview before, make sure you read each competency or value in detail, research the STAR (situation, task, action, result) format and use it when giving evidence.
Please note you do not need to add a CV or covering letter, and these documents will not be reviewed when considering your application.
We would encourage you to visit our Join Us page, where you can find more information on the development and progression available, and view our candidate guidance.
Essential Qualifications and Experience
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Educated to QCF Level 2, with at least 3 passes to include English and Mathematics. OR proven work experience deemed to have brought the post holder to a comparable level
Essential Experience
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Experience in handling confidential information, both manual and computerised.
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To be computer/key