Corporate Vetting Decision Maker

Location of Role: Chelmsford

Advert Closing Date: 31/05/2023

Salary Range: £25,758.00 to £27,690.00 (pro-rata for part-time vacancies)

Part/Full Time: Full Time

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Mon-Fri

Weekend/Evening Working: No

An exciting opportunity has arisen for highly motivated individuals to undertake the role of Corporate Vetting Decision Maker. You will manage your own case load, making daily decisions taking into account threat, harm and risk.

This is a challenging role that requires the successful candidate to liaise with outside forces and internal teams such as the Anti-Corruption Intelligence Unit of the Professional Standards Department and having the responsibility for the vetting of Essex Police officers, Police staff, new recruits - appointments, contractors, and agency staff temps in accordance with the Vetting Code of Practice supporting the Authorised Professional Practice (APP).

You will work closely in support of the Team Leaders and The Force Vetting Manager. You will be an integral part of a team dedicated to vetting matters assisting Essex Police in its integrity strategy. The work will be both interesting and demanding. You will undertake detailed research and development of Intelligence and other sensitive records & reports in determining the suitability or not of staff for appointments.

You will be able to demonstrate experience of competent computer skills as this role requires you to research and interrogate systems daily. You will be required to use a variety of Police IT databases.

Previous experience is desirable although training will be provided, you will be required to demonstrate thoroughness, motivation, drive, and attention to detail and in addition you will be required to write complex and accurate reports and work independently. The post holder must demonstrate a sound understanding of the importance of the vetting process, during the interview you will be expected to demonstrate what preparation you have carried out prior to applying for this role. The post holder must be able to work under pressure due to significant demand.

Applicants will provide evidence of the following skills/experience within their application:

Essential

Experience of assessing information, identifying risk and decision making

Strong written and verbal communication skills, ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of individuals

Managing several competing demands with a need for prioritisation and ability to work independently

Computer skills which will include the use of various applications/systems

Desirable

Practical understanding of Data Protection

How you have transferred your skills or have had to mentor another colleague

For further information please contact 7921 Yvonne SALTIEL yvonne.saltiel@essex.police.uk or 101 ex: 151065

Your application is shortlisted on the content provided within the 'reason for application' section, which is limited to 9000 characters. Within your answer please refer to the criteria stated in this job advert and include any experience, skills and abilities you feel you have that will make you suitable for the role. Please ensure you provide as much detail as possible as insufficient information may mean that you do not meet the shortlisting criteria.

All of our posts require a level of vetting and security clearance. During the recruitment process you will be sent vetting information forms to complete.

Kent Police and Essex Police welcomes applications regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, sex, or employment status.

Please let us know if you require extra support at any stage of the application process, or for further information regarding this position, please email us at recruitment.business.services@ecis.police.uk stating ‘Application Support and Adjustments’ in the title of your email. Alternatively, you can call us on 01245 452833.

Where appropriate we will make adjustments to the selection process, working arrangements and/or the working environment provided it is reasonable in all the circumstances to do so.

This post is open to British Citizens, members of the EC or other states in the European Economic Area. If you are a Commonwealth citizen or a foreign national, you must be a resident in the UK free of restrictions and with indefinite leave to remain in the UK. All applicants must have lived in the UK continuously for the past three years.

Essex Police and Kent Police are an equal opportunities employer. Communications may be recorded for monitoring purposes.

Essex Police is a Disability Condifent Leader, we:
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are taking an active leadership role in encouraging and helping other employers on their journey to becoming Disability Confident.

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