Data Quality MOPI Officer

Role:
Data Quality MOPI Officer Department:
Performance & Governance

Location:

Carbrook, Sheffield Salary: £28,914 - £31,749

Hours:

37 Contract Type:
Temporary until 31st December 2026

In this role you will undertake reviews of all nominal records held within South Yorkshire Police’s electronic systems in accordance with the ACPO Guidance on the Management of Police Information (MoPI).

• In line with relevant legislation and force Data Quality Standards, research/analyse/evaluate/monitor information on SYP systems, deciding when / how nominals, addresses, vehicles, associates etc should be linked/separated. Investigate and make decision for evidence-based linking/separation. Maximising the force’s information management capability
• Applying APP Management of Police Information, Review, Retain, Re-categorisation, Disposal criteria, relevant legislation, and force policy to electronic and paper records, decide what information should be reviewed, what information should be retained, whether information should be re-categorised and also decide which records can be disposed which no longer have a policing purpose for retention.
• Provide Support to the Joint Data Quality Group.
• Make decisions for retention/disposal of electronic and paper records using evidence-based risk assessment in line with Information Management Strategy.
• Contribute to the development of processes, procedures, and policy to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the Data Quality and the Review, Retain, Re-Categorisation, Disposal function, identifying and bringing problem areas to the attention of supervision and/or management.
• Liaise with appropriate departments for Data Quality and MOPI.
• Provide information to Public Protection and Intelligence when inferences are made from new information, identified links and any salient issues that may identify a pattern of offending. Submit National Intelligence Reports as appropriate.
• Identify information from an offender’s record that does not meet the MoPI and data quality principles of being accurate, up to date, adequate, relevant, timely and limited, having regard to the purposes for which they are processed.
• Research, analyse, evaluate, and monitor data, identifying information gaps and discrepancies, undertaking audits of Connect for Data Quality and MoPI.
• Monitor and quality assure data entered onto the force systems by other staff. Collating discrepancies to feedback, so improving the quality of information within the organisation.
• Deal with enquiries by email/telephone/in person, provide expert advice and assistance to internal and external partners.
• Maintain accurate and complete records/audit trail of all activity.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and national and local guidance
• Promote compliance with SYP’s policies on Equal Opportunities and Health and Safety, both in the delivery of services and the treatment of others

• Experience of working in an administrative role.
• Confident in the use of IT: navigating databases and using Microsoft Excel, Word, and other Microsoft Applications.
• Ability to research, develop, manage, and evaluate information and intelligence from a number of IT systems.
• Experience of making risk-based decisions.

Skills and experience as documented in the role profile need to be evidenced in your application to be considered for interview.

For more detailed information relating to the role, skills and experience for this role, please  to view the role profile.

We offer generous entitlements and supportive policies to enable a better work-life balance, some of which are listed below:

• A highly competitive salary and access to a generous pension scheme
• Generous annual leave allowance
• A wide range of family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Flexible working arrangements including flexi-time and hybrid working
• A transparent and collaborative team culture underpinned by our core values of Fairness, Integrity & Trust
• Comprehensive range of development and leadership courses to develop your career with South Yorkshire Police
• Employee Assistant Programme (accessible 24/7)…