Police Officer

Staff - Research Officer MASH

Police Staff
Permanent
Full Time
Protecting Vulnerable People
Northampton, Criminal Justice Centre - NN4 7SL
Staff - Scale 4 - Range

£27,204 - £29,859

37

25/05/2026, 23:55

* The hiring manager reserves the right to close the advert prior to the closing date, depending on the level of applications

NORTHAMPTONSHIRE POLICE
 
JOB DESCRIPTION        
 
 
 
JOB TITLE: MASH Research Officer
 
SCALE: 4
 
SUPERVISION AND CONTROL: Detective Sergeant, Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub
 
PLACE OF WORK: Criminal Justice Centre, Brackmills, Northampton
 
HOURS OF WORK: 37 (working between the hours of 08.00 x 18.00)
 
 
 
PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
 
To provide a research function in preparation for child safeguarding meetings including strategy meetings and child protection conferences.  To compile and provide background research and an information package on individuals/families, so that the Strategy officers are prepared for the strategy meeting.  
 
To monitor and respond to requests for service to the Protecting Vulnerable People department from other agencies in a timely manner.  To process requests and disclose information appropriately.  
 

 
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
 
1.    To research information on particular individuals/families across various police systems in a timely and accurate manner, in order to create an information package for the officer attending the meeting ensuring they have a full history/background.
 
2.    To research information on police systems and disclose to other agencies where appropriate and based on risk. Adhere to current legal requirements and professional judgement when deciding on what information to share to partner agencies.
 
3.    To record the decision-making, rationale and the information that has been disclosed with other agencies in line with GDPR and information sharing agreements.
 
4.    To identify and record crime in line with home office rules.
 
5.    To act as Specific Point of Contact within the force on matters concerning the police multi-agency safeguarding hub.
 
6.    To undertake such administrative duties as are necessary for the effective and efficient operation of the Protecting Vulnerable People department within Northamptonshire Police.


ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

  1. Able to read complex and traumatic information regarding harm to children and vulnerable people, summarise the importance and proportionality of the information.
  2. To be able to produce coherent and well-structured reports.
  3. Able to operate calmly under pressure and deliver within timescales.
  4. Demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills.
  5. The ability to work positively within teams, both within Police and as a larger multi-agency team.
  6. Effectively use of windows-based computer applications and be able to learn bespoke police and partner designed systems.
  7. Willingness to attend and engage with structured professional support sessions.
  8. Awareness of equality and diversity commensurate with the role.

 

DESIRABLE CRITERIA: 

  1. Knowledge of Police and Social Care Systems.
  2. Experience working with National Crime recording Standards, child abuse, domestic abuse, dangerous offenders and missing persons.
  3. Previous experience and understanding of information sharing and Government Security Classifications (GSC), General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Working Together to Safeguard Children 2018.
  4. Previous experience of working in partnership with other agencies.
  5. Experience of using NICHE (Police system) and GUARDIAN (Social Care system).

NOTE:
 
The job description reflects the major tasks to be carried out by the post holder and identifies a level of responsibility at which the post holder will be required to work.  In the interests of effective working and major tasks may be reviewed from time to time to reflect changing needs and circumstances.  Such reviews and other consequential changes will be carried out in consultation with the post holder.  The post holder will be also required to carry out such other duties as may be determined from time to time to be within the general scope of the post.
 
 
 
CONDITIONS OF SERVICE:
 
The appointment will be full time and subject to the conditions of service of the Police Staff Council.
 
The annual leave entitlement is 25 days with a further 5 days after 3 years continuous service.

Why work for Us?
Northamptonshire Police has real heart. We’re a county force tackling big-city issues, and everyone in our policing family, from frontline officers to police staff, has a part to play in serving our communities by fighting crime and protecting people. If you want an exciting career that offers variety, job satisfaction and the chance to develop and challenge yourself, while improving the lives of others, and all within an organisation that’s forward-thinking and innovative, you’ll find it with us.

Equality, diversity, and inclusion

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion.

We are working hard to increase diversity and inclusion within the organisations where communities are under-represented, including those from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities, people of all ages, abilities, faiths, religions and gender, LGBTQ communities and those from other disadvantaged or marginalised backgrounds, who share our values and wish to make a difference to the communities we serve.

Northamptonshire Police/OPFCC is a Disability Confident Employer – We aim to achieve the highest level an organisation can achieve under the scheme run by the Department of Work and Pensions. If you meet the essential criteria for the role you can choose to share your disability if you would like to take part in our disability confident interview scheme.

All applications will be treated on merit, based on the evidence provided in your application and suitability for the role you have applied for.

Flexible working

All requests for flexible working patterns will be considered and will be dependent on the role.

Recruitment and Selection Policy

Internal applicants who are at risk of redundancy or in need of redeployment and pass the selection process, will be offered the role over the remaining internal and external applicants.

Internal applicants must have line manager support prior to proceeding with an application.

Please be aware that the Office of the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner and Northamptonshire Police are separate employers.  Although Police internal vacancies are open to OPFCC staff and vice versa, if you are successful, the change of employer will require a longer onboarding process and you will receive a new contract and payroll number.  Service with either employer can be carried over as continuous service.

Police Barred and Advisory lists

Individuals placed on the Police Barred and Advisory lists will not be considered for employment by the Police and OPFCC for a minimum of 5 years from the date of listing in the case of gross misconduct, or 3 years from the date of listing in the case of poor performance.

Vetting and safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and operate safer recruitment processes, to ensure the organisations employees are proud to work for because they feel safe, valued and part of a happy and supportive work environment. All employees and volunteers therefore will be subject to background checks including vetting and references.

Artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to referral to disciplinary action.

 

Please note, you will require the following detail to complete this application form; NI Number, ID detail, address information, referee information, full employment history including dates and any qualifications you may have attained.  You may also be requested to provide photos of any visible tattoos you have. The application system only remains active on a single page for a period of 60 minutes. Please therefore ensure you allow time to complete this fully as part complete pages will not be saved.  

This vacancy is closed to applications.