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Salary Lancashire Constabulary's Professional Standards Department is seeking a Senior Vetting Officer to be based at Hutton Headquarters. The site is accessible by public transport and there is also free car parking on site.
The purpose of this role is to manage the team conducting all Police vetting within Lancashire and ensure each application is researched and interrogated, so all risk, threat and vulnerability is identified, understood and dealt with appropriately. Strong risk based decision-making skills are required as well as an investigative mindset and the ability to critically analyse the findings.
The post holder must ensure a fair and consistent approach is taken on all Police vetting and actively seek out any disproportionality. They will also ensure the standards set out in legislation, policies and guidance are adhered to. The post holder will also deputise for the Force Vetting Manager as and when required.
The successful candidate should have previous experience of investigating and interviewing, critical analysis and knowledge and understanding of threat, risk and vulnerability.
They should also have comprehensive knowledge of relevant legislation, i.e., DPA, CPIA, Human Rights Act, Rehabilitation of Offenders Act
Candidates applying for Lancashire Constabulary should be aware that the use of online 'Artificial Intelligence' (AI) systems such as ChatGPT to generate application answers is NOT permitted, any candidate found to have submitted an application form using online 'AI' software to generate answers will be removed from the recruitment process with immediate effect. This may result in future applications with the Constabulary also being rejected, based on integrity.
Further details of the requirements and duties of the post can be found on the attached Role Profile.
Please note, as a condition of your appointment you must undergo and pass MV and SC Vetting.
Please be aware there is a minimum 5 year UK residency required for Management Vetting.
Before you complete the online application, we would advise you to read the attached Information and Guidance documents.
PLEASE NOTE, AGENCY EMPLOYEES VOLUNTEERS AND SPECIALS ARE UNABLE TO APPLY FOR INTERNAL VACANCIES.
THE CLOSING DATE FOR THIS VACANCY IS FRIDAY 17TH MAY 2024 AT 10:00AM
