Police National Systems Officer - Local Authority

Spinwell Global

  • Exeter
  • £17.80 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 30 days ago
About The RoleRole: Police National Systems Officer REF 367268
Contract Length: Until January 2026
Location: Exeter
IR35: Inside
Pay Rate to Intermediary: £17.80 per hourSpinwell is recruiting for a Police National Systems Officer for an excellent opportunity within the public sector.RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POLICE NATIONAL SYSTEMS OFFICERThe 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. In particular to:
  • Assess and evaluate information, intelligence and action requests based on operational priorities in a timely manner. Ensuring a high level of data accuracy, legislative compliance, national and local policy compliance and proportionality, in line with service level agreements and statutory obligations.
  • Providing 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.
In addition, there is a function intrinsic to this role. An employer's duty of care and current legislation allows the Force to establish if a potential applicant could carry this out, either with or without reasonable adjustments. This function is:
  • Working with Disturbing Evidence of Disturbing Circumstances
  • Working with Vulnerable People
  • Working in Environment with potential for Conflict, Violence (verbal/Physical) etc.
To assist in ensuring applicants would be able to undertake this function of the role, a medical assessment via a questionnaire will be undertaken and may subsequently require a consultation with the Occupational Health Support Unit.SKILLS/EXPERIENCE OF THE POLICE NATIONAL SYSTEMS OFFICER
  • 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
  • Effective negotiating and influencing skills, explaining the benefits operational tools available and their best use, as subject matter experts
  • 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
If you are a Police National Systems Officer, apply now or send your CV to Spinwell!We welcome all applications regardless of background, in line with our commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion.Applying to this or any other vacancy advertised by Spinwell Ltd constitutes an agreement for Spinwell Ltd to hold your details for 24 months for the purpose of assessing suitability for the advertised position and to make you aware of any other positions deemed suitable of which You will make you aware by means of either email, text or phone. In line with GDPR regulations you are able to request your details be removed from the company data at any time by emailing us

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