Vetting Supervisor
Permanent
Full Time
To support, develop and provide focus for team members so that they meet performance expectations, enabling the Vetting Unit SLAs to be met consistently. Strive to improve the service offered to clients and vetting applicants by monitoring and reviewing vetting processes and ensuring the ISO:9001 Quality Management System reflects that continuous professional development.
Support the Head of Vetting to ensure that vetting services are delivered on time and in accordance with the Vetting Code of Practice and Approved Professional Practice (APP), applying all relevant statutory and policy requirements.
# Supervise a vetting regime which is proportionate and effective in assessing and addressing any potential threat, risk or harm presented by individuals who may cause harm to the Police Service, ensuing service level agreements are met.
# Co-ordinate evidence based threat, risk and harm decisions on vetting applications, on the delegated authority of the Chief Constable, in accordance with the National Decision Model, ensuring that appropriate standards are applied and that decisions are proportionate and auditable. Identify any emerging threat, risk or harm and support the Head of Vetting to develop and implement risk management strategies to minimise identified risks.
# Assist in the development and management of the Police National Vetting Service.
# Ensure that effective quality control and audit procedures are in place in order to maintain a high and consistent standard of vetting.
# Gather necessary data to accurately assess team and team member performance.
# Monitor and review the performance of team members – documenting interventions as appropriate.
# Where stakeholders’ performance is affecting the team’s ability to meet demand (e.g. Ensure new joiners and existing staff have the right level of training or refresher training to enable them to reach and maintain peak performance as soon as reasonably practicable.
# Represent the Vetting Unit at vetting Appeal Panels, presenting vetting files to chief officers for decision, in the absence of the Force Vetting Manager.
# Manage the development and performance of new starters throughout their probationary period and make appropriate recommendations to the Head of PNVS regarding appointment.
# Take all reasonable steps to eliminate data breaches.
# Special Conditions: Regular travel throughout Warwickshire, Casual Car User.
Educated to A Level (Level 3) and substantial experience in vetting
Data Protection Act, Rehabilitation of Offenders Act, College of Policing Vetting Code of Practice and the College of Policing and Authorised Professional Practice (APP)
Significant experience of the role of the Vetting Case Office
Implementing successful Performance Management processes
Experience of assessing and managing risk
Ability to analyse, assimilate and record complex information interpret and apply relevant Legislation/Policy and make informed recommendations and decisions
Excellent IT skills, including a working knowledge of CoreVet and Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel and Outlook)