Transaction Audit Officer

1. To audit the use of core Police systems to agreed methodology and minimum standards, identifying any personnel where discrepancies of access are found.

2. To present the operator and their supervisor with a set of force-defined questions to ensure completion of the questions to an acceptable standard of the system usage.

3. Using a range of research activities and analytical skills, identify non-obvious unauthorised access to local and national police systems.

4. To raise unauthorised use and non-responses to the DCI of PSD for assessment, being prepared to challenge and articulate findings and rationale where necessary.

5. To maintain auditable and accessible records in a manner that is easily understood and retained in line with GDPR and MoPI.

6. To carry out confidential audits of force systems when requested to do so by Professional Standards, feeding back methodology used and findings.

7. Support the indexing and destruction of physical records, under the direction of the Records & Data Quality Manager and any associated Records Management administrative tasks.

8. Through the audit cycle identify any patterns or risks highlighted and to raise those to line management to ensure continuous improvement learning is captured.

Knowledge:

• 5 GCSE's or equivalent, grade C or above including English Language.


• An understanding of Data Protection Legislation


Experience:

• Experience of working within strict protocols using sound analytical problem-solving techniques whilst recording progress and maintaining an audit trail.


• Experience of interrogating computer systems, conducting research and testing results for compliance.


• Experience of using Excel spreadsheets to record and analyse data.


• Experience of working in a confidential environment demonstrating a high level of personal integrity when dealing with confidential matters.


Key Skills:

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  Proven IT skills and able to use Microsoft Office packages with excellent keyboard skills.
  
• Excellent and effective interpersonal skills.


• Effective communication skills (including written formats).


• Act with complete discretion and treat all material and information with absolute confidentiality.


• Ability to deliver customer service within a team environment.


• A proactive 'can do' approach in managing situations and people effectively.


• Ability to work with minimal supervision
  
  Why work for Warwickshire Police?


Warwickshire Police has gained a reputation as a pioneering and innovative force, responsible for policing a large diverse, multi-cultural population.
If you are looking for a fresh challenge which offers a genuine opportunity to make a real difference to people's lives, variety and the chance to broaden your experience, then Warwickshire Police is the force for you.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

Warwickshire Police are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.
We are working hard to increase diversity and inclusion within the Constabulary, where communities are under-represented, including those from minority ethnicity 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.
All applications will be treated on merit, based on the evidence provided in your application and suitability for the role you have applied for.

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.