PNSO Data Officer

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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 suppo