Job Description

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PNSO Data Officer

Location: Netley, Hampshire

Contract: Full-Time, Contract (6 Months)

Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Pay Rate: £15.72 per hour

Start Date: ASAP

Parking Available: Yes

On-Site Catering: Yes

About the Role

We are currently seeking an experienced and detail-oriented PNSO Data Officer to join a busy policing support environment on a six-month temporary contract.

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with previous policing experience and extensive knowledge of national police databases. The successful candidate will play a vital role in maintaining the integrity, accuracy, and governance of critical national policing systems while supporting operational investigations and national initiatives.

Working within a specialist team, you will be responsible for managing and maintaining national policing databases, ensuring compliance with national operating standards, legislation, and information governance requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Manage and maintain national policing databases and associated infrastructure.

Process requests relating to sensitive police information in accordance with national operating standards and legislation.

Conduct detailed assessments of data to support investigations and operational policing requirements.

Ensure compliance with national standards relating to information retention, disclosure, and management.

Carry out quality assurance reviews and testing processes to maintain data accuracy and integrity.

Identify risks associated with data quality, access, or information sharing and provide recommendations for improvement.

Produce reports outlining findings, risks, and corrective actions where necessary.

Provide specialist advice and guidance to colleagues regarding national police systems and data governance.

Support identity and access management processes, including administration of secure system access.

Liaise with internal departments, external agencies, and partner organisations to support collaborative projects and national programmes.

Maintain strict confidentiality when handling sensitive and intelligence-related information.

Contribute to ongoing service improvements and ensure compliance with data protection and information governance policies.Essential Experience and Skills

To be considered for this role, applicants must have:

Previous experience working within a policing environment.

Experience accessing and working with the following systems:

PNC (Police National Computer)

RMS (including record updates)

PND (Police National Database)

NABIS

Experience supporting projects and delivering administrative or operational support.

At least one year's experience working in a busy office environment using computerised data systems.

Experience cross-referencing information across multiple complex systems.

Strong record-keeping and quality assurance experience.

Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills.

Strong communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.

The ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.Qualifications

Essential:

Educated to QCF Level 2 (including Maths and English) or equivalent experience.Desirable:

RSA II qualification or equivalent.Additional Requirements

Successful candidates will be required to undergo and maintain enhanced security vetting (SC/MV).

A strong understanding of data protection principles and GDPR requirements is essential.

Ability to work fully office-based from the Netley location.

Immediate or short-notice availability is highly desirable.What's on Offer?

Competitive hourly rate of £15.72 per hour

Full-time Monday to Friday working pattern

Free on-site parking

On-site catering facilities

Opportunity to work within a specialist policing support function

Gain valuable experience supporting national policing systems and operational investigationsIf you have previous policing experience, strong database management skills, and knowledge of national police systems, we would like to hear from you.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, if you do not hear from us within 7 working days, your application has been unsuccessful.

If this role is not for you but you do know somebody who would be interested, please feel free to refer them to us! We have a "Refer A Friend" bonus scheme and we will reward you retail vouchers for any referrals who are not already known to us and are successfully placed!

Red Snapper Recruitment is a member of the Red Snapper Group.

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The Red Snapper Recruitment Group is an equal opportunities employer