Holmes Indexer
Reference: PJ-HI
Date Posted: 3 Dec 2007
Salary: £17,751
Position Type: Permanent
Location: South East
Details:
Holmes Indexer - Major Crime Unit, Forcewide
The centre of a Major Inquiry is the Incident Room where all forms of information are collated from many sources. The information is channelled using a set of administrative procedures into the Home Office Large Major Enquiry Computer (HOLMES) to enable the Senior Investigating Officer (SIO) to direct and control the course of the enquiry. You will be assisting with Murder and Major Crime Investigations.
As an Indexer you will be required to provide an efficient and effective administrative support for Holmes Major Incident Rooms including assisting in the preparation, research and maintenance of Holmes databases. This includes handling incoming telephone calls, assisting with typing/proof reading documents and attending briefings as required.
You should be educated to GCSE level or equivalent including English Language and have a working knowledge of computer networks/systems including Microsoft office packages. Experience of working in an administrative environment is essential, as is experience of dealing with customers effectively.
There will be a requirement for you to be able to travel around the force and work from different locations when required. You may also be required to respond to call-outs and work overtime when requested.
Prior to interview you will be required to undertake psychometric testing to evaluate the suitability for Holmes II training.
ALONG WITH ALL OTHER POSTS ON CRIME SUPPORT DEPARTMENT THIS ROLE WILL REQUIRE AN ENHANCED LEVEL OF VETTING.
For a job description and application form please email csp@thamesvalley.pnn.police.uk or write to the Personnel Section, Crime Support Department, Thames Valley Police Headquarters, Oxford Road, Kidlington, Oxon OX5 2NX.
The closing date for completed application forms is 12noon on Monday 10 December 2007. Application requests will not be honoured after 12noon on the Friday before the closing date.
We offer generous annual leave, optional contributory pension scheme, excellent welfare and support services, training and development opportunities.
We are committed to equality of opportunity in service provision and employment and welcome applications from all sections of the community. You must have current and valid permission to reside and work in the UK.
We are committed to equality of opportunity in service provision and employment and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
The Thames Valley Police Authority operates a no smoking policy on all of its premises.
The applicant must have currrent and valid permission to reside and work in the UK.
