Vetting Analyst

This could be the perfect time for you to join us in our Professional Standards Department as a Vetting Analyst. Our busy team research, carry out and investigate vetting for all new colleagues joining the Force, contractors, volunteers and current employees. 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 and reduces risk. This is an important role where you'll need to work to a high standard and be able to make sound decisions. You'll be researching, collating information, 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
+ Research and preparing vetting reports to the highest standard. Recording these accurately on the vetting database
+ 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
+ Reviewing and processing vetting applications to ensure they are complete and comply with force policy and procedure
+ Carrying out risk assessments using the information gathered and ensuring auditable rationale is produced for vetting decisions
+ Liaising with external stakeholders to ensure vetting is carried out fairly and consistently
+ Identifying cases where information needs further assessing prior to decision making
+ Acting as point of contact for vetting matters, assisting with candidate interviews and carrying out telephone enquiries
+ Supporting other forces with vetting requests
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+ The ability to problem-solve and make robust decisions using information you have researched and collated
+ Strong planning and organisation skills - you'll have a busy workload that will need to prioritise and deliver on
+ Be a confident communicator, both orally and in written reports
+ Possess and maintain high levels of integrity and confidentiality, demonstrating a responsible attitude towards information gathered
+ You'll be good at working as part of a team but also able to adapt to working alone and to time scale targets
+ We'd love for you to have experience of carrying out research either in a professional or educational setting but it's not essential as training will be provided.
We know it's important for you to feel that you're not only part of a great team, but part of a community. We welcome applications from suitably qualified people from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.
Harnessing these differences creates a productive environment in which everyone feels valued, and their talents are fully utilised. Appointments are based on merit alone.

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.

+ 26 days' leave (increasing to 30 days for 5 years+ service) plus 8 bank holidays
+ NHS Fleet Solutions Car Lease Scheme
+ Enhanced maternity, shared parental and adoption leave
+ Flexi time - allowing you to fit your working hours around your individual needs
+ Flexible working (we are happy to discuss options such as compressed hours)
+ Agile working - option to work from home, your team zone, and spaces across the force
+ Fantastic market-leading public sector pension scheme with up to 16% employer contribution
+ Corporate travel schemes - local rail, bus services and metro discounts
+ Access to private healthcare and eye test vouchers
+ Discounts on shopping and eating out thanks to the Blue Light Card and Blue Light Tickets
+ We've invested in extensive paid sick leave, trained mental health first aiders on-site, an employee advice service for the times you need that additional support.
+ Access to gyms in some stations
+ Sports & Social Club - join our thriving sports scene at Team NP and enjoy further exclusive discounts on days out and travel
+ Cycle to work scheme
Just so you know
Our application form will help us understand how your work, education and life experience has prepared you for the role of a Vetting Analyst with #TeamNP. To help support your application research the role you're applying for and the values and behaviours that contribute.
Just so you know, you can save your application and come back to it any time prior to the closing date on the advert.
We are proud members of the Business Disability Forum, with whom we collaborate with to improve the lives of disabled employees. We are also a Disability Confident Leader, therefore if you demonstrate that you meet the minimum criteria for this role as stated in the advert, we will progress your application and offer you an interview.
If you tell us that you have a disability, we can make adjustments to support you through the recruitment process (for example we can arrange extra time for tests or provide a sign language interpreter) You can get in touch with us via careers@northumbria.police.uk for any support regarding the application process. Please provide us with plenty of notice so we can ensure your visit goes smoothly.
Terms of appointment
Candidates with priority status will be considered for this role ahead of other candidates.
If your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a Management Vetting (MV)/ Security Clearance (SC) form, therefore you must be a resident of the UK for a minimum period of 5 years to ensure vetting checks can be successfully performed. A job offer will be dependent upon vetting clearance and medical information.
This is a permanent role subject to a six-month probationary period.
If you are successful in your application, you will have a 6 month probation period with us where you will be unable to apply for any other post advertised internally or externally.