Access Control Practitioner

Force 1
- Hertfordshire Constabulary

HIDDEN - Role Type 1
- Police Staff

Contract Duration 1
- Permanent

Contract Type 1
- Full Time

Department 1
- Information Management

Location 1
- Letchworth

Grade 1
- A3

Salary 1
- £25.713

Please note, if this is a paid role and the role is part time then the salary quoted will be pro rata based on the hours worked per annum.

Hours / Week 1
- 37

Closing Date

09/04/2024, 23:55

Job Description 1

Information Management (IM) is a collaborated BCH (Beds, Cambs & Herts) department incorporating various business areas within Organisational Support. One of the functions within IM is the Access Control Team. An opportunity has arisen to join this small team at a particularly busy time as they embark on the final stage of the introduction of a new Access Control system across Herts and ERSOU sites so all of BCH will then be on the same system.

The team is based in Letchworth, although an ability for to travel around the 3 force areas for occasional site visits is required. The role consists of making new and replacement cards, resolving access issues, liaising with the Vetting team for vetting information, granting and refusing access requests and visiting sites around the estate to check for security. The skills you will need are a working knowledge of Word, Outlook and Excel as we use these daily - you will be trained in the use of the 2 Access Control programs we currently use across the 3 forces. You will be dealing with officers and staff daily and therefore a customer focused, 'can do' attitude is needed. Some of the role involves problem solving so an enquiring mind is an advantage. The role is challenging and enjoyable.
- Evidence how you demonstrate that you are Emotionally Aware (within cluster ‘Resolute, compassionate and committed’)
- Evidence how you Take Ownership (within cluster ‘Resolute, compassionate and committed’)
- Evidence your abilities around collaborative working (within cluster ‘Inclusive, enabling and visionary leadership’)
- Evidence how you analyse critically (within cluster ‘Intelligent, creative and informed policing’)
- Evidence where you have been innovative and open-minded (within cluster ‘Intelligent, creative and informed policing’)
- Minimum Entry Requirements

Each competency is required to be max 500 words.

**Additional Information**

Internal applicants within Bedfordshire Police, Cambridgeshire Constabulary and Hertfordshire Constabulary should upload either a CV or provide relevant skills, experiences and qualifications on Word/PDF document.

This vacancy is live to those at risk of redundancy and will remain open to redeployees until the conditional offer stage throughout the recruitment process. Redeployees will take priority over other applicants at any point during the recruitment process up until conditional offer. If a redeployee is successful and accepts an offer, they will remain on their home force’s terms and conditions.

**It is recommended that you download and store a copy of the role profile as this will no longer be available once the advert has closed.**

To enable us to deliver outstanding policing for everyone, we need people from all backgrounds with a range of professional and life experiences so that we are truly representative of our communities.

**Why work for Hertfordshire Constabulary?**

We have gained a reputation as a pioneering and innovative force, responsible for policing a large diverse, multi-cultural population.

If you are looking for a fresh challenge which offers a genuine opportunity to make a real difference to people’s lives, variety and the chance to broaden your experience, then we are the force for you.

**Benefits include**:

- Access to the local government pension scheme (police staff) or Police pension scheme (Police officers) including career average, employer contributions and death in service.
- Paid leave days depending on force and length of service (police staff - 24 to 33 days, police officers 22 to 30 days).
- Paid sick leave of six months full pay and six months half pay (depending on service).
- Occupational maternity, adoption, and paternity pay (dependent on service).
- Carers and discretionary leave.
- Flexible working arrangements including compressed hours, flexible shifts, job share, annualised hours and agile working (depending on role requirements).
- Gym facilities, weekly yoga classes, exercise classes, squash facilities, exercise space etc. are available (depending on location).
- Each force has its own sports or sports and social club, offering discounts, trips, and events.
- Cycle to Work scheme.
- Access to Blue Light Card providing discounts to Emergency Services on the high street and online.
- Access to Police Mutual providing financial support including savings plans, insurance, breakdown cover, loans and independent financial advice.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Various support groups including Black and Minority Ethn