Crime Auditor

Nottinghamshire Police; England; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days annual leave + bank holidays

On-site gym

On-site canteen

Job summary

Nottinghamshire Police is seeking a Crime Auditor to join the NCRS Compliance Team. The role focuses on reviewing crime incidents, ensuring recording decisions meet NCRS/HOCR and HOCR, and auditing across NICHE using multiple force systems.

You will provide specialist advice, monitor compliance, and help train new team members while maintaining precise documentation and timely delivery against strict deadlines.

Qualifications

• Experience with NCRS and HOCR guidance.
• Experience interpreting complex legislation, policies or guidance.
• Auditing experience across systems, processes or databases.
• Strong analytical and investigative skills with attention to detail.
• Experience using computerised databases and information systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with the ability to explain complex information clearly.
• Ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
• Strong IT skills including spreadsheets and document production.

Responsibilities

• Review crime-related incidents and make recording decisions per NCRS/HOCR.
• Analyse information from Force systems to record and audit crime records.
• Conduct compliance audits, identifying risks and trends.
• Quality assure crime records and resolve discrepancies with staff.
• Provide specialist advice on crime recording standards and guidance.
• Support continual improvement by addressing system issues with colleagues.
• Act as a point of contact for NCRS/HOCR queries across the Force.
• Assist with training and mentoring of new team members.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Written communication

IT skills

Prioritisation

Time management

Education

Computer-related discipline

Tools

Database systems

Job description

Full-time (rotating shift pattern including weekends and public holidays)

Are you an analytical, detail-focused professional with strong problem-solving skills and a passion for accuracy and compliance? We are seeking a Crime Auditor to join our NCRS Compliance Team at Nottinghamshire Police.

What you'll do

• Review crime-related incidents and make informed crime recording decisions in line with the National Crime Recording Standard (NCRS) and Home Office Counting Rules (HOCR).
• Analyse information from a range of Force systems to accurately record, validate and audit crime records within NICHE.
• Conduct compliance audits, identifying risks, trends and opportunities to improve crime recording standards.
• Quality assure crime records and liaise with officers and staff to resolve discrepancies and improve compliance.
• Provide specialist advice and support on crime recording standards, criminal law and Home Office guidance.
• Support continual improvement by identifying system issues and working with colleagues to develop solutions.
• Act as a key point of contact for NCRS and HOCR queries across the Force.
• Assist with the training and mentoring of new team members as expertise develops.
• Knowledge of the National Crime Recording Standard (NCRS) and Home Office Counting Rules (HOCR).
• Experience interpreting complex legislation, policies or guidance and providing advice to a range of stakeholders.
• Experience conducting audits across systems, processes or databases.
• Strong analytical and investigative skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Experience using and maintaining computerised databases and information systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex information clearly.
• Ability to prioritise workloads and meet strict internal and external deadlines.
• Strong IT skills, including databases, spreadsheets and document production.
• Qualification in a computer-related discipline or equivalent relevant experience.

• 24 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• On-site facilities including a gym and a canteen