Vetting Researcher

The principal responsibility of the role is toUndertake interrogation of both Forces, National and other bespoke databases and evaluate, analyse and present relevant information in order to enable vetting decisions to be made by the Forces Vetting Officer / Manager and Head of Professional Standards Department.

**MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Interrogate, research and analyse intelligence/information, using the Forces, National and other bespoke information systems in relation to personal data relating to applicants to the force, current staff, contractors, IAG, volunteers and non-police personnel.
- Evaluate, assess and analyse the value of information relating to the applicant and the post/role being applied for and prepare vetting files with pertinent information, with regard to sensitive enquires and confidential information for consideration by the Force Vetting Officer. Where no contentious issues are identified the post holder will grant vetting clearance
- Undertake vetting enquiries with and on behalf of both Forces, outside police forces and other agencies
- Maintain contact with other vetting agencies and organisations for the purpose of intelligence gathering and provide a "one stop service" for vetting within the forces and with outside agencies.
- Maintain comprehensive records of the Forces and National Security vetting decisions and other enquiries
- Accurately record, and archive relevant information in accordance with organisational policy and legislative requirements.
- Arrange vetting renewals and reviews in accordance with the appropriate Guidance
- Provide support to the Force Vetting Officer by providing suitable advice and progressing vetting enquiries to applicants and decision makers in relation to vetting procedures whilst accounting for the need to maintain the confidentiality of all vetting information and comply with the Data Protection legislation.
- Provide administrative support to the Force Vetting Officers

Key requirements:

- Ability to evidence sound information gathering, research and analytical skills in order to evaluate verity and analyse information and intelligence
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of competency of using information technology systems to carry out research and for the production and presentation of data. In particular Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and the Intranet.
- Must be able to demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication to present findings to staff at all levels.
- Ability to proactively organise and prioritise workloads with mínimal supervision and the ability to work under pressure and to deadlines.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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