Defence Vetting Agency – Recruitment Page
The DVA is looking for Vetting Officers (MoD Payband C2) to conduct security vetting interviews and other inquiries on behalf of the Agency.
VETTING OFFICER
Location: Various locations see below.
The Defence Vetting Agency is looking for a number of Vetting Officers (MoD Payband C2) to conduct security vetting interviews and other inquiries on behalf of the Agency.
Vetting Officers work from home and applicants must live within the specified location.
The posts are permanent and full time, but part-time working will be considered providing full-time cover can be achieved overall in the location.
The Vetting process is designed to establish the suitability of a range of personnel in the Armed Forces, MOD and other Government Departments to have access to highly sensitive information.
The work involves regular travel and interviewing both within official establishments and private homes. Applicants must hold a full clean driving licence and be prepared to use their own car on local journeys, for which mileage allowance will be paid. Duties may include travel to other locations across the UK, necessitating overnight stays. The Vetting Officer is a mobile grade and may be required to work anywhere in the UK.
Benefits:
- Starting salary £21,320 per annum on an incremental, with the opportunity to earn performance bonuses.
- 25 days paid leave (rising to 30 days after 5 years service) plus 10.5 public and privilege holidays.
- Membership of either a final salary or stakeholder pension, allowing the individual the flexibility to choose the most beneficial option.
- DVA staff also benefit from our Flexible Working Hours arrangements and commitment to continuous learning and IiP.
Eligibility: Applicants must as a minimum:
- Be able to demonstrate and provide evidence of well-developed interviewing and investigative/analytical skills including at least 3 years practical experience of in-depth interviewing across a broad range of society.
- Be able to demonstrate and provide evidence of report writing from notes.
- Possess IT skills including the operation of MS Word or equivalent and use of e-mail/Internet.
Applicants who do not provide evidence of these criteria in their applications will be disadvantaged at the sift stage. Knowledge and/or experience of personnel security issues would be desirable but comprehensive training will be provided. These are “Reserved” posts and applicants must be UK Nationals who have lived in the UK for the last 10 years (although a waiver of the full 10 years is possible in certain circumstances). Successful candidates must be willing to undergo the Developed Vetting Clearance process before a final offer of appointment can be made, which may take some time.
Applications: All applicants must state clearly their interest in a full or part-time position.
CURRENT VACANCIES
Location: Greater London (Candidates must live within the M25)
Hours of Work: 41 gross, 36 nett.
Closing Date: 4 August 2006.
Sift: Applications will be sifted week commencing 7 August 2006.
Selection: The selection process consists of a half-day practical assessment plus a selection interview, all based on the skills and competences required. These will be held in York week commencing 21 August 2006.
London Weighting: London Weighting (£2,200 inner London, £1,200 outer London) will be added to the stated salary.
Application Form: For an application form for a London post please click the right-hand side link. (Note: the application form should be completed in one session. It cannot be saved and returned to).
Location: Tadley, Hampshire (Candidates must live within 20 miles of Tadley).
Hours of Work: 42 gross, 37 nett.
Closing Date: 15 August 2006.
Sift: Applications will be sifted 17 and 18 August 2006.
Selection: The selection process consists of a half-day practical assessment plus a selection interview, all based on the skills and competences required. These will be held in York week commencing 29 August 2006.
Application Form: For an application form for a Tadley, Hampshire please click the right-hand side link. (Note: the application form should be completed in one session. It cannot be saved and returned to).
The DVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is actively seeking to improve upon diversity within the Field Investigations Division. We positively welcome applications from women, ethnic minorities and people with disabilities who have the skills we seek, irrespective of marital status, religious affiliation, age or sexual orientation.
