Reporting to the Administration Manager, the incumbent will be responsible for conducting security checks against potential employees. The role involves developing and managing any vetting procedures undertaking assessments and deciding on risks associated with any application for employment. You will also be required to assist in investigations.

Requirements

1. Experience of working with confidential and / or sensitive information.
2. A minimum of 3 years experience working in the security industry.
3. Must be able to act in the strictest confidence
4. Strong analytical skills along with good interviewing and interrogation skills
5. Honest and ethical with high levels of integrity and confidentiality
6. Degree or diploma in criminology or relevant field
7. Able to maintain a professional relationship with people in adversarial circumstances.
8. Able to identify and evaluate risks, and to take appropriate, proportionate action.
9. Good communication skills with the ability to listen to others.
10. Hands-on experience with crime scenes analysis and forensic science
11. Proficient in interpreting evidence and reconstructing events
12. Ability to observe minute details and to produce detailed reports
13. In depth knowledge of criminal law, rules and legislation
14. Thorough understanding of the investigation process and the unique circumstances of each case
15. Able to appropriately prioritize and plan own work.

Key Responsibilities

1. To act as the company’s first point of reference for all vetting issues.
2. Carry out the full range of checks specified in the company’s vetting policy, to ensure that all relevant information is obtained.
3. Identify potential vulnerabilities and any matters relating to an applicant’s suitability for employment
4. Conduct interviews with candidates, where necessary to clarify information, to ensure that vetting decisions are based on an appropriate understanding of that information.
5. Prepare vetting reports to the highest standard, to recommend employment, escalate more contentious cases, or to set out the reasons for refusal together with the relevant evidence in line with company policy.
6. Maintain full records of vetting activities and decisions made, to ensure that decisions are transparent and open to audit and review.
7. Assist in the investigation process by visiting incident scenes by performing scene recognition, scene documentation and evidence collection
8. Thoroughly document scenes and take photographs and record statements.
9. Conduct interviews to obtain information useful in resolving the cases
10. Examine and evaluate evidence for conflicting interpretations and resolve issues
11. Prepare detailed investigative reports.
12. Perform other related duties and tasks as assigned