Custody Validation Officer – CJ

To validate, create, amend and quality assure information held on the Niche system for arrested, remanded or convicted persons, and responsible for transfer to PNC, in accordance with relevant legislation in order to maintain National Criminal Records on PNC. KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE, Building a workforce that represents our communities is important to us. We aim to attract & keep people with the best skills & highest potential. We want to attract a diverse range of individuals into our force who might not have considered a career with us before. We particularly welcome applications from women and black & ethnic minority candidates. To help us achieve a workforce that represents our communities, we have a dedicated team working to encourage people from diverse communities to build their career with us. They provide support & guidance throughout the application process to candidates from under-represented groups. To find out more about the support on offer from our dedicated Outreach team please click or contact us at

Working knowledge of or desire to learn procedures and an ability to understand legislation and guidelines is of the utmost importance together with a working knowledge of the following:

• Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1994
• Criminal Justice Act
• Data Protection Act
• Magistrates Court Act 1980
• Home Office Schedule of Recordable Offences
• Home Office/NPCC Guidelines
• Custody and Court disposal procedures

In depth knowledge of PNC, Niche, Corvus computer systems is desirable but not essential as full training will be given. Please use the attached JDQ and Leadership Framework when completing your 1000 – word evidence, please provide copies of your qualifications and your CV.

Grade B £24,222 – £25,626 + EQA 11.47% Permanent Headquarters, Rose Hill 36.5 hours – Permanent Merseyside Police is a dynamic, challenging, rewarding place to work we take pride in everything we do. The best-performing urban Force as graded by HMICFRS to date, our strategy is simply to put the communities of Merseyside first. We have a strong focus on continuous improvement in the areas we’re passionate about: ending Violence Against Women & Girls; tackling Serious Organised Crime & County Lines; strengthening our approach to Diversity & Inclusion; building trust & confidence through Community Engagement. We are a friendly employer with a passion for investing in our people and creating conditions for you to thrive and be your best self.,

• 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays pro rata increasing to 30 days plus 8 bank holidays after 5 years full service.
• Local Government Pension Scheme with contributions from 5.5% to 11.5% depending on your salary.
• Access to on-site gyms – HQ and OCC
• Option to become a member of the onsite unions.
• Discounts from various retailers via the
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Taskers Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Hybrid/Agile working (role dependant)
• Support from our Health and Wellbeing Centre including Welfare Officers, Counselling, Physiotherapy and Mental Health Peer Supporters.
• Flexible working opportunities 7am – 19:00 – (must work during the core working hours 10:00-15:00 )
• Generous maternity/paternity and adoption leave entitlements.
• Sick pay provisions