SYP - Research Officer [Indexer – SOC (V)]

Snig Hill
£21, 084 - £23, 583
Permanent

Role: Research Officer [Indexer – SOC (V)]

Department: Specialist Crime Services – Serious & Organised Crime (Vulnerability)

Location: Snig Hill, Sheffield

Salary: Band C - £21, 084 - £23, 583

Hours: 37 Hours per Week

Contract Type: Permanent

 

This is an exciting opportunity for anyone who wants to be part of a new and developing team investigating criminality into the crime where the victims are classed as vulnerable. 

The role will include research into individuals, locations and other aspects to support the intelligence and evidence gathering.  There is also the support of the office management function and the management of serious crime using specific databases including Clio and Holmes.

Role Purpose:

Supporting the Serious and Organised Crime Vulnerability team by researching intelligence system, and accurately index and report the successful indexing of information.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Maintain the HOLMES database in accordance with established SYP/SOC-V protocols by raising and result actions, maintain designated indices and cross-reference documents in indices.
  • Research and interrogate the HOLMES database to avoid duplication of datasets and supporting the Court process as necessary.
  • Recommend minor procedural changes to enhance the efficacy of the HOLMES system by providing complex technical / specialist advice and guidance regarding the HOLMES and allied databases, sometimes this guidance will be to non-technical recipients eg police officers.
  • Undertake administrative tasks such as CLIO Log Keeper, the filing and retrieval of documentation, and/or act as proof-reader in conjunction with the typist. Scan documents into the HOLMES system. Allocate work to ancillary staff deputed to assist investigation priorities (ie Typist, Admin duties etc).
  • Attend briefings and meetings making notes as directed by the management team and SIO.
  • Undertake any appropriate task as directed, eg assist trainee Indexers, provide guidance, support and development. Ensure actions taken are consistent with force policy, legislation and guidance
  • Utilise internal databases and intelligence systems, to research and develop SOC-V lines of enquiry.
  • Conduct Open and Closed Source Research in accordance with Force policy. Create and maintain databases including record management systems.
  • Develop partnership links for intelligence dissemination – eg SIENA, DWP and internal partners.
  • Be proficient in identifying digital footprints on the internet and evidential capture of these where necessary.
  • Receive/record and field telephone calls to appropriate resolution.

 Skills and experience:

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 polices to enable a better work-life balance, some of which are listed below:

  • Generous annual leave allowance
  • Flexible and agile working
  • Generous ‘family’ leave
  • Access to a range of occupational health facilities
  • Generous pension scheme
  • Employee assistance service ( accessible 24/7)

Further information:

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 has been identified for this role and successfully undergoing recruitment vetting procedure is a pre-requisite of employment with South Yorkshire Police.

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

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Contact point for applicants:

For further information about the role, please contact DS Matthew Bolger / DI Claire Mayfield on 0114 296 3577.  Please do not contact this number for an application form.

Apply for the role:

To apply for the role, please click the ‘Apply’ button.

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/for-a-job-with-syp/diversity-in-the-force/

Closing Date:

Sunday, 6th January 2019

This opportunity is closed to applications.