Data Bureau Decision Maker

Division / Department - Corporate Development
Grade - Grade F
Status - Full Time
Contract Type - Permanent
Salary Grade Range - £30,495 - £35,020
Working Hours - 36.0 Hours per Week
Shift Allowance - Yes
Politically Restricted - No
Location - Surrey Police Headquarters, Guildford

The starting salary for this role will usually be at the bottom of the salary range and will be pro-rata if the working hours are less than full time.

Chief Constables' Message

We really welcome your interest in joining our Police Force. It is a privilege to lead the teams in Surrey Police and Sussex Police who continuously work selflessly and tirelessly in order to keep people in our counties safe.

We are looking for talented and inspirational people who put the needs of the public at the heart of everything that they do and who want to make a difference. If you feel you are that person then we want to hear from you.

We wish you all the very best with your application.

Chief Constable Tim De Meyer & Chief Constable Jo Shiner

The Role & Key Responsibilities

From your first day with us you will be part of a policing family making a real difference.

It is our mission to support our front line colleagues, identify and protect vulnerable people, prevent and respond to harm and keep people safe.

Based within Data Bureau at Surrey Police Headquarters, we are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic candidate with a strong eye for detail to assist a Supervisor in running their team. A lateral thinker who loves investigating records and fixing problems, you will also have some experience in mentoring and training people and have a strong sense of social responsibility and commitment to safeguarding the public.

You will be responsible for performing standard and higher-level enquiries and creating and maintaining records held on the Police National Computer. This could relate to a vulnerable missing person or a dangerous criminal; a vehicle being driven by a people trafficker or a stolen firearm.

You will also assist the Supervisor in considering information for disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service by assessing data passed to you by operators within the unit. These checks ensure that the best people are able to work with children and vulnerable adults in supporting and empowering roles, and that service users are protected from unsuitable applicants.

You will be based at Surrey Police Headquarters in Mount Browne but have the opportunity to work agilely, including from home - subject to operational need.

Skills & Experience

You will be a proactive, lateral thinker, preferably having worked in a police environment with PNC or within a DBS unit, with some experience in mentoring other staff.

It is essential to have accurate keyboard skills and to be able to show practical ability in using Windows-based computer appliances. In addition, you will possess excellent written, analytical and verbal communication skills.

It is essential that candidates appreciate the confidentiality surrounding this role, especially in matters relating to personal data and other sensitive material.

It is also essential that the post-holder is able to work a 3 shift system over Monday – Friday, for which an allowance is paid.

Why Work With Us?

We take pride in looking after our people and offer a variety of benefits;

• career progression


• contributory pension scheme (LGPS)


• generous annual leave allowance


• discounts for everyday spend


• on-site gyms and a range of sports clubs


• generous and supportive parental leave


• financial and mental wellbeing guidance and support


• discounted contributory healthcare scheme

Further Information

Please contact Lucy Cowdery for further information;

[email protected]

Diversity Statement

We are only as good as our people. It's important that our officers and staff can be themselves in the workplace and we know that as an organisation we'll grow from the variety of thinking, approach, and the skills that diversity brings; all of which help us to deliver a better policing service. We strive to ensure how we deliver our services, provide information and how we recruit is open and accessible to all.

We have multiple staff support groups who help to improve our understanding of minority issues and ensure they are reflected in our work. We are proud members of Disability Confident, hold Race Equality Matters Trailblazer status, are a signatory of the Race at Work Charter and are aligned with the Armed Forces Covenant and the HeForShe movement.

We are committed to being an anti-racist police service. We promise to challenge injustice, ensure fairness and to uphold anti-racist principles in both our organisation and our communities. For more information, you can read our full anti-racism statement here.

We value the differences that people bring from all backgrounds and communities. Regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, disability, social status, or religious belief, we would love to hear from you.

Additional Information

Following submission of your application you will receive a confirmation email with a copy of your application attached. Occasionally emails from this address can fall into spam/junk folders so please ensure this is checked regularly. You may wish to consider adding [email protected] to your address/contact list to ensure you receive all communications.

This post is being advertised in parallel with Force redeployment processes. Any redeployees who are identified will be given preference. This may result in the post being withdrawn at any point during the recruitment process.

Please note that not all jobs are available for internal candidates across both Forces, the current agreed recruitment principles are;

• vacancies in collaborated units are available to all officers and staff across both Forces


• vacancies in non-collaborated units are only available to officers and staff within the Force with the vacancy unless it is advertised externally


• if the vacancy is advertised externally and an officer or member of staff from the other Force is successful it will result in a transfer of employment

Surrey Police and Sussex Police Special Constables, Volunteers and Agency Staff (excluding self employed workers) covered under the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) are eligible to apply for internal advertised posts.

Job Detail

Reference number

SYSX STAFF04486

Date posted

21/07/2025

Closing date

04/08/2025

Location

Surrey Police Headquarters, Guildford