DBS Researcher

Department
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Unit

Location
Kidlington

Salary
Band 3F, circa GBP22,744 per annum. Progression based on performance.

Part/Full Time
Full Time

Type of Contract
Permanent

Document Attachment
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Document Attachment
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In this important role you will provide an effective checking and disseminating safeguarding service to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) to aid the Service Level Agreement between Thames Valley Police and the DBS. Duties will include research of information and intelligence systems to make informed and accurate decisions in order to identify potentially relevant information which may present risk to children and vulnerable adults.
A good standard of education with excellent numeric and literacy skills is essential along with proficient use of Microsoft Word and Excel and the ability to learn new systems. You will have good communication and interpersonal skills (both oral and written) and a proven ability to handle difficult customers. You must have the ability to assimilate knowledge and understanding of the DBS procedure, consider complicated information and apply relevant decisions.
Along with all other posts on Force CID, Intelligence and Specialist Operations, this role will require an enhanced level of vetting.
If you have any queries please contact People Services Recruitment Department on 0845 2 (internal ) quoting reference 13681.
The closing date for enquiries and receipt of completed applications is Sunday 24th September 2017.
All posts in Thames Valley Police require a level of Police Vetting as per National Policy. In order to pass vetting you must have been resident in the UK for at least the three years immediately prior to applying for any role. Exceptions to this will be reviewed on a case by case basis.
If you're not a British citizen, member of the EEA or a Swiss National, you must have a visa entitlement to live and work in the UK for a period of time dependant on training requirements
Thames Valley Police serves diverse communities. To enable us to truly reflect the communities we serve, we are keen to recruit people from Black, Asian and other minority backgrounds. You will need a wide range of skills and experiences which will enhance the services we deliver to the public including an understanding of cultural issues. If this is you, we want you to apply to join us.