Police National Computer Systems Officer

Adecco; Exeter; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruiting agency is seeking a Police National Computer Systems Officer for a temporary 6-month role based in Exeter. The successful candidate will manage data on the Police National Computer, ensuring high accuracy and compliance with legislation. Ideal applicants will have strong communication and decision-making skills, with attention to detail. This role is office-based, Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Understanding of Police National Computer/Law Enforcement Data Services.
• Proven attention to detail and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication skills for clarity and effective negotiation.

Responsibilities

• Create, update, amend or delete data on PNC and LEDS systems.
• Ensure data accuracy and compliance with legislation.
• Provide specialist advice on PNC/LEDS matters to colleagues.

Skills

Attention to detail

Effective decision making

Communication skills

Interrogation of IT systems

Handling sensitive data

Job description

Overview

Adecco are pleased to be recruiting for a Police National Computer Systems Officer to join Devon & Cornwall Police on a 6 month temporary basis.

Salary: £13.53 per hour

Location: Based at Devon & Cornwall HQ, in Middlemoor in Exeter

Work pattern: Office-based, Monday – Friday, 37 hours per week

Role type: Temporary (6 months)

Responsibilities

• The principal responsibility is to create, update, amend and/or delete data on the Police National Computer (PNC), its replacement Law Enforcement Data Services (LEDS) and other selected IT systems in respect of persons, vehicles and property.
• Assess and evaluate information, intelligence and action requests based on operational priorities in a timely manner.
• Ensure a high level of data accuracy, legislative compliance, national and local policy compliance and proportionality, in line with service level agreements and statutory obligations.
• Provide specialist advice and knowledge on all PNC/LEDS matters (and associated IT systems) to colleagues within Devon and Cornwall, other forces and partner agencies in support of operational and organisational objectives, national and local policy and legislation.
• There is an intrinsic function to this role relating to safeguards and compliance (employer's duty of care and current legislation) to determine if a potential applicant could carry this out with or without reasonable adjustments.
• Working with Disturbing Evidence of Disturbing Circumstances
• Working with Vulnerable People
• Working in environments with potential for conflict, violence (verbal/physical) etc.

Essential Skills

• An understanding of the different types of information held on the Police National Computer/Law Enforcement Data Services
• Ability to interrogate IT systems, identifying relevant details
• Proven attention to detail
• Proven ability to make effective decisions
• Excellent communication skills including the ability to listen attentively, clarify understanding, and write clearly, concisely and unambiguously, with effective negotiating and influencing skills as a subject matter expert
• Proven ability to respond positively to regular changes in procedures and systems
• Demonstrably effective keyboard skills
• An awareness and/or experience of handling sensitive data
• An awareness of the legislation determining use of the PNC/LEDS and other police systems

Other requirements

• Please note: due to Police Criteria, you must have lived in the UK for at least the last 3 years continuously to apply for this role. Anything less will not be considered.
• Any job offer made by the Force will be subject to Police Vetting. A medical assessment via a questionnaire will be undertaken and may subsequently require a consultation with the Occupational Health Support Unit.
• Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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