Ministry of Defence Police - Vetting Officer

In accordance with the College of Policing Vetting APP you will be responsible for completing vetting checks on all recruits and serving Police Officers, highlighting any concerns to the Vetting Supervisor.

Use the force vetting application (Gatekeeper) to manage new and existing vetting cases. Gathering the required information/intelligence to make an informed assessment and reach a proportionate decision for granting, declining or withdrawing police vetting.

Liaise with other Police Forces, Military organisations and other relevant agencies to gather the required information/intelligence to make an informed assessment.

Interrogate the Police National Computer, Police National Database, Police Professional Standards databases, Anti-Corruption Unit databases, Credit Reference Agency and open source/social media platforms and other related intelligence and information sources.

Ensure effective case management of vetting files, undertaking all tasks required to progress cases to conclusion, meeting performance standards dictated by the Force Vetting Manager.

Provide information, advice and guidance to vetting applicants regarding completion of the process and in accordance with the APP.

Ensure that Vetting Reviews and Aftercare requirements are completed in accordance with APP.

Provide advice, guidance and support to less experienced Vetting Case Officers and to other internal departments as required.

Ensure confidentiality of information in accordance with the Data Protection Act and other relevant legislation. Report data breaches as soon as you become aware of one occurring.

Other duties relevant to the role as reasonably directed by Head of PSD or the Vetting Supervisor.