Force Vetting Officer in Stafford

About the Opportunity

Working in the Force Vetting Unit (FVU), which forms part of the Professional Standards Department (PSD) you will be part of a dynamic team, responsible for processing high volumes of vetting applications for new hires as well as an ongoing re-vetting programme for existing staff, contractors and partner agencies. Activities include:

Researching applicants personal information on police and third-party systems, then recording, interpreting and reporting on your findings.

Making first line, proportionate, risk-based decisions based on the information presented, escalating cases to vetting management where appropriate.

The completion and co-ordination of all enquiries in a timely manner, including interacting with other agencies, departments and vetting applicants. This can be in person, by phone and email, communicating confidently.

Above all we are looking for forward thinking individuals who have the ability to adapt and develop in the role and be part of the new approach to policing.

Further details of the key tasks, responsibilities can be found within the role profile.

Closing date:Thursday 22nd May 2025 at Midday

In addition to your salary, you will have access to a range of benefits including:

• Pension Scheme – Employers Pension contribution 21.5% Staffordshire Pension Fund -Staffordshire Pension Fund – Home (staffspf.org.uk)
• Generous holiday entitlement, plus Bank Holidays.
• Flexible / Agile Working
• Sick pay scheme
• Fostering friendly policy
• Family friendly policies maternity, paternity, parental leave, adoption, disability leave and carers leave
• Access to health and wellbeing support
• Eye care vouchers
• On site Gyms
• Staff associations
• Reward and Recognition
• Blue light Card
• Flexible working options
• Training and development opportunities
• Car lease scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free Parking at selected sites
• Onsite catering facilities
• Access to Staff Networks
• Union support
• Financial products and services

Staffordshire Police is fully supportive of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and strives to employ a workforce that represents the community we serve.

Our vacancies are open to everyone and all appointments are made based on merit. We encourage and welcome applications from all underrepresented groups which include: Black, Asian, and minority ethnic backgrounds, female, people who have a disability, those who are neurodivergent and persons of the LGBTQ+ community.

We use positive action to encourage potential candidates from underrepresented groups through targeted step-In support and advice sessions. If you have the skills, experience and values, that here in Staffordshire Police we pride ourselves on, then we would welcome you to apply.