Disclosure Officer – Disclosure and Barring

Dyddiad hysbysebu:	02 Mehefin 2025
Cyflog:	£29,109 i £34,329 bob blwyddyn, pro rata
Oriau:	Llawn Amser
Dyddiad cau:	15 Mehefin 2025
Lleoliad:	Beverley, East Riding Of Yorkshire
Gweithio o bell:	Ar y safle yn unig
Cwmni:	Humberside Police
Math o swydd:	Parhaol
Cyfeirnod swydd:

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Role: Disclosure Officer – Disclosure and Barring

Department: Corporate Services

Scale: SC5/6

Salary: £29,109 - £34,329 pro rata

Location: Sensor House, Beverley

Hours: x1 37 Hours per week (Full-time) & x1 22.5 Hours per week (Part-time)

Contract: Permanent

The post holder will assist in the efficient and effective use of operational information and intelligence when responding to disclosure/Information requests via the Disclosure and Baring Service (DBS), Disclosure Scotland (DS) and Northern Ireland (NI) regarding individuals who may have reasonable access to vulnerable persons for employment purposes in accordance with legislation, national guidelines.

The successful candidate will be expected to develop a detailed knowledge of disclosure procedures and related legislation to provide advice and make decisions as to whether information should be disclosed. Guidance will be available from the Disclosure Manager.
Key Responsibilities:

Receives and processes enhanced disclosure applications via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), DS and NI or employment purposes where posts involve reasonable access to children and other vulnerable persons in accordance with DBS QAF and case law and responds to DBS Barring requests in accordance with guidelines.
Interrogates a variety of Force systems in relation to completing enhanced disclosures on behalf of the DBS, checking details against local crime, intelligence, incident, and child protection/domestic violence information, along with the Police National Computer and Firearms licensing to ensure they comply with conditions laid down by the Home Office.
Identify relevant information in accordance with the QAF in relation to DBS/DS/NI applications and information required to respond to Disclosure and Barring requests.
Ensuring that risks to the Force which may affect its ability to provide business as usual now or in the future are identified and escalated to their line manager or local Risk Champion at the earliest opportunity.
Maintaining a current knowledge of legislation, policy and case law relevant to the role.
What the role requires:

Excellent organisational skills
Possess an awareness of the application and principles of the Data Protection Act 2018 and the Human Rights Act.
Experience of working in a sensitive/confidential environment.
Ability to work to schedules and deadlines.
Previous administration experience incorporating a wide range of duties such as administrative procedures, telephone queries, record keeping etc.
Excellent communication skills to deal sympathetically but positively with tact and diplomacy.
Ability to work with minimum supervision when required.
Carries out tasks in an accurate and methodical manner with an eye for detail.
Ability to work as part of a team.
Ability to prioritise workload.
For further information relating to the role and tasks of this position please refer to the attached role requirement.
Perks of working for Humberside Police:
From great perks, agile working and professional development, we want you to have the best possible journey throughout your Humberside Police Career.

Our Police Staff work extremely hard, which is why we are proud to offer a host of reward and recognition schemes. Whether it’s Cycle to Work scheme, Gym and health schemes, we have the perks ready for you to benefit from.

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Further Perks:

Generous annual leave allowance
Training and development opportunities
Coaching & Mentoring Scheme
Employee assistance service (accessible 24/7)
Flexible/Hybrid working where applicable.
Generous pension scheme
Blue Light Discount
Access to the force’s onsite gyms
Free on-site car parking
Humber bridge tag (If travelling from the Southbank)
Pre – Employment Checks and Eligibility:

Internal applicants MUST have completed a successful probationary period and tenure (if applicable) before applying for another role within the force.
Applicants must meet the minimum requirement checkable history criteria of at least 3 years continuous residency in the UK to apply for roles with Humberside Police.
Successful candidates will undergo a vetting procedure pre-requisite of employment. (Please note, with holding any information asked by the vetting department, may delay the vetting procedure, or result in your vetting been refused and the offer of employment been withdrawn)
Tattoo’s will be reviewed as a part of the recruitment process to ensure we maintain a level of professional standards and to make sure the images do not cause offence or are unacceptable.
Contact point for applicants:

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact us at recruiting@humberside.pnn.police.uk
How to apply for the role:

To apply for the role, please click the ‘Apply’ button below.

Please note, you must wait 3 months before submitting another application if you have applied for THIS role within the last 3 months.

Closing Date: Sunday 15th June 2025 at 23:55

Interview date: TBC
It is not likely that closing dates will be extended, other than in exceptional circumstances and would need to be with the permission of the Recruitment Manager and Line Manager of the role.

The Recruitment Manager can authorise to close any vacancy before the closing date stated on the advert.
Attachments:

Role Requirement
Guidance for completing your application.
Bank of Adjustments
Preferred candidate roadmap
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