Criminal Records Officer

Job description

The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) helps employers make safer recruitment decisions by processing and issuing DBS checks for England, Wales, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man. DBS also prevents unsuitable people from working with children and/or vulnerable adults through its barring function. The role of Criminal Records Officer is to process applications for Enhanced DBS checks in relation to persons wishing to work with children and/or vulnerable adults. The role requires an individual who is able to interrogate complex Police computer systems and databases to check for relevant information held against a DBS applicant in line with the Quality Assurance Framework (QAF). Once the information has been gathered, a detailed risk assessment needs to be conducted to establish an applicant’s suitability to work with vulnerable groups in accordance with relevant legislation. The role requires a highly motivated individual who is confident working in a target driven environment. Key Responsibilities: Click here to view the full details of the role including the Essential, Desirable and any educational requirements for the role. Contact: For further information regarding this r...