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: 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