SYP -Disclosure Researcher – Oct 2021

Role: Disclosure Researcher – Oct 2021

Department: Rotherham PVP

Location:  Riverside House, Rotherham

Salary: £19,452 - £21,135

Hours: 37 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent 

We are looking for a Disclosure Researcher, who will be responsible for researching data held on the Police National Computer, Local Police Systems and the Police National Database.  The post holder will ensure discrepancies are researched to maintain the integrity of the systems, interrogate systems and provide data to support department and force objectives.

This is a perfect role for someone that has proven experience of achieving targets and that has worked towards Service Level Agreements and Deadlines.

To be considered for the role you must have proven ability in the use of window-based computer systems, including MS Word and MS Excel and have experience of working within an administration environment.

Ideally, you will possess good communication skills, both in written and verbal and be able to work on your own initiative.

Key Responsibilities:

• Interrogate, research, collate and evaluate information sourced from Police systems including PNC, CATS, Lynx, NFLMS, CMS, Custody and Procad in order to identify relevant intelligence information thus complying with Legislation & Force Policies
• Receive action, record all enquiries from both Internal and External partners, update, and maintain databases for audit trail purposes.
• Maintain full working knowledge of both statutory legislation and force policies in relation to disclosure of criminal records and intelligence data from PNC, Local systems and PND
• Update relevant systems with data gleaned through the disclosure processes
• Liaise with Force Departments/Districts, other Police Forces, Government Agencies and other Outside Agencies
• Receive and action telephone calls
• Carry out general associated administrative tasks such as photocopying, filing, faxing etc.
• Undertake any other duties or tasks commensurate of the role.

Skills and experience:

• Proven ability in the use of window-based computer systems, including MS Word and MS Excel.
• Previous experience of working within an administration environment.
• Previous experience of achieving targets and working towards Service Level Agreements & deadlines.
• Ability to work with a high degree of accuracy.

For further information relating to the role and tasks of this position, please refer to the attached role profile.

Benefits:

We offer generous entitlements and supportive policies to enable a better work-life balance, some of which are listed below:

• Generous annual leave allowance
• Flexible and agile working
• Generous ‘family’ leave
• Voluntary CPD Events for all staff to allow continuous development
• Mentoring & Coaching Scheme
• Paid Professional Subscriptions when relevant to role
• Access to a range of occupational health facilities
• Generous pension scheme
• Employee assistance service (accessible 24/7)
• Additional benefits for Westfield Health members
• Cycle to work scheme
• Sports and Social Club

Eligibility:

Applicants must meet the minimum requirement checkable history criteria, which must be taken into account for individuals applying to work with South Yorkshire Police in any capacity.  A minimum checkable history of 3 years / 5 years is required for this role and successfully undergoing recruitment vetting procedure is a pre-requisite of employment with South Yorkshire Police.

Appearance & Standards:

All tattoos and piercings must be in line with South Yorkshire Police’s Appearance and Standards policy.  Tattoos visible on your face, neck, hands or head are not permitted.  Any tattoos which could be deemed inappropriate, or cause offence will also not be accepted.  If you have tattoos, you will need to make a declaration at the time of application.

Closing Date:

Tuesday 26th October 2021 at 23:55

Closing dates are not normally extended, other than in exceptional circumstances and agreement is made with the Talent Acquisition Manager, Recruitment and the Line Manager for the role.

Contact point for applicants:

For further information about the role, please contact Janet Murray on Janet.murray@southyorks.pnn.police.uk  Please do not contact Janet for an application form.

Further Information:

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Diversity & Inclusion:

South Yorkshire Police welcome applications from under-represented communities.  For further information on diversity and inclusion within South Yorkshire Police, please visit the diversity and inclusion page:

https://www.southyorkshire.police.uk/sign-up/join-team-syp/diversity-in-the-force/

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