Applications are invited for the post of Public Protection Review Officer (PPRO) within the Bradford District Public Protection Team.
Scale 5: 30,333 - 32,613
Shift allowance - Weekend Enhancements
Contract: Permanent, 37 hours
Number of Posts: 1
The PPU team is part of Safeguarding Partnerships, and this is an excellent opportunity to join a busy team in a varied and challenging role. A successful candidate would be expected to develop productive relationships with key partners, taking responsibility for their allocated nominals and strengthen their risk management abilities.
Successful applicants would be required to:
• be highly motivated, have excellent planning and organisational skills, and work as part of a team, without constant supervision.
• Provide a supportive role to police officer colleagues.
• Have the ability to manage a workload of Registered Sex Offenders, for whom the team has a statutory responsibility, as allocated by the PPU Sergeant.
• Work alongside partner agencies, within a multi-agency setting, attending meetings as required
• Understand and work within MAPPA guidance.
• Carry out thorough risk assessments, using these to inform risk management plans and updating as appropriate.
• Use Visor, OSP and ARMS assessment tools.
• Be flexible and have the ability to work varied shifts to accommodate meetings and manage workload effectively.
For further detail, please refer to the role profile.
Essential Criteria and Expectations
This is a public facing role, so candidates would be required to complete the Empty Hand Skills training and have the ability to use a radio as well as undertaking and passing relevant training on West Yorkshire Police and National computerised databases and a Nationally accredited courses in the Management of Sexual and Violent Offenders (MOSOVO)
In addition, you would also be expected to undertake the PIP Level 1 investigators course and complete the associated portfolio to evidence your competency in investigations.
The role does requires evening and weekend working which attracts an unsocial hours payment and weekend enhancements and you must have the ability to travel and work throughout the Force.
Applicants are not expected to have previous experience of the above areas and training in role will be provided in line with national requirements.
The shift pattern is a four-weekly rota, with a combination of day and late shifts, with one working weekend in four. There is a degree of flexibility around shifts. Shift allowances will be payable appropriate to the shift pattern.
Benefits/What We Offer:
West Yorkshire Police staff can access a wide range of benefits designed to support work–life balance, wellbeing, development and financial security. These include:
• Generous annual leave allowance - 29 days annual leave, rising to 34 days after five years of service (plus bank holidays)
• Flexible working options, including agile working arrangements to help you manage your professional and personal commitments
• Membership of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund, a secure Defined Benefit CARE (Career Average Revalued Earnings) pension scheme
• Membership options for the Police Treatment Centre and The Police Children’s Charity (eligibility-dependent)
• Access to savings, discounts and cashback rewards through staff schemes, including eligibility to purchase a Blue Light Card
• Option to sign up to our Cycle to work scheme (eligibility-dependent)
• Access to a wide range of internal wellbeing services and support programmes
• Opportunities for career development and training
• Supportive HR policies, including maternity, paternity and other family-friendly provisions
• A meaningful career with a clear sense of purpose supporting policing services that protect communities
• Opportunities to join staff networks, wellbeing groups, and sports clubs
We are proud to be a member of the Fair Work Charter. See here for more information:
West Yorkshire Fair Work Charter
https://www.westyorks-ca.gov.uk/business/growth-hub/better-business-practices/fair-work-charter/
For more information about what we offer, visit: Employee Benefits https://www.westyorkshire.police.uk/jobs-volunteer/benefits
The application process will close at 23:55 hours on Sunday 7th June 2026
Pay: £30,333 - £32,613
Location: Bradford
Deadline: 7th Jun 2026
Categories: Investigators, North East