Crime Recording & Data Integrity Officer (HOCR Expert) – Hybrid in Portishead

We are looking for motivated and knowledgeable applicants with a desire to keep improving crime recording and crime data integrity within Avon & Somerset Police. There has been considerable focus on crime recording both in force and nationally and as a force there has been a significant improvement to our crime recording accuracy.

Salary: £27,204 - £29,859

This post attracts allowances: Shift Allowance, Weekend Working Enhancement

Weekend enhancement: 270.27 hours per annum for the 540.54 hours worked

Shift percentage: 14%

Hours per week: 37

Closing date: 31/03/2026, 14:00

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a number of Crime Recording Officers to join our Force Inspection and Crime Standards Unit. You will be trained to use multiple bespoke police computer systems and in addition, you will receive training to have an extensive knowledge of the Home Office Counting Rules legislation, policy and procedures.

As a Crime Recorder you are required to accurately record a crime to a high standard within agreed timescales, identify further crimes that require recording and link incidents all in accordance with the Home Office Counting Rules (HOCR), National Crime Recording Standards (NCRS) and force policies.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Working effectively in a team to achieve shared objectives, providing support and advice as required using suitable communication methods.
• Updating case management systems and other role relevant systems.
• Liaising with customers internally and externally and update them when required both verbally and in written format.
• Communicating and sharing best practice with the wider team, organisation and partner agencies.
• Ensuring the quality of data, identifying any anomalies and maintaining the integrity of the relevant force systems.
• Maintaining personal knowledge and expertise of Home Office counting rules, policies and procedures, acting as subject matter experts within the force in the application of the HOCR and NCRS.
• Applying Home Office counting rules, policies and procedures to all work streams.
• Risk assessing the impact of crime upon victims and flag as appropriate.

Skills, experience and qualifications required:

• Excellent IT skills using all Microsoft packages and bespoke computer programs.
• Decision making experience.
• Experience of excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present to a wide range of audiences.
• Experience of researching information.
• Ability to prioritise own workload.
• It would be desirable to also have an understanding of Home Office Counting Rules (HOCR), National Crime Recording Standards (NCRS), investigative processes, policies and knowledge of criminal law.

What we can offer you:

• A package of financial, lifestyle and health benefits to support whatever stage of life you're in, including Continuous professional development.
• Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Employee Assistance scheme offering help through counselling services, legal advice, fitness advice, personal coaching and health assessment.
• Staff discount scheme for savings on shopping, days out, sporting events, holidays.
• In our Headquarters in Portishead, you’ll have access to a 24 hour gym, on-site Costa Coffee shop and beautiful grounds.

Additional Information:

You will need to be prepared to work a variety of shifts, which will include a proportion of weekends, evenings and bank holidays. In addition to your basic salary, you will also receive shift allowances which will enhance your salary to £33,415 - £36,675 per annum.

The successful candidate for this role will have the opportunity to work from home whilst also at a secondary work location, Police Headquarters, Portishead. The successful applicant will have the option to discuss working arrangements with their line manager, but this is anticipated to be one day per shift set.

We anticipate that this role will commence in September 2026 for an initial 3 week training course.

To be eligible to apply for this role you must have a 3 year ‘checkable history’ in the UK – ideally this means that you would have been resident in the UK for the last 3 years.

For more information regarding the role please see attached job description and shift pattern, or contact Bradley Hefferman via email Bradley.Hefferman@avonandsomerset.police.uk

If this role sounds like the opportunity you are looking for then we look forward to receiving your application!

About us: Diversity is a strength and individuality is an asset. We recognise the benefit different life experience and perspectives can bring. We are on a journey to become the most inclusive police force in the country.

Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.

Blended Working/ Hybrid Working: Avon and Somerset Police encourage flexible working where operationally possible. This role has been identified as a blended role. The successful candidate for this role will have the opportunity to work from home whilst also at a secondary work location, which will be a police premises. The successful applicant will have the option to discuss working arrangements with their line manager. All applicants must reside within the UK.