Graduate Testing and Security Officer

As a Graduate Testing and Security Officer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and security of deployments of new technology and upgrades to existing systems. You will collaborate with software developers, business analysts, project support teams, and third-party suppliers to support delivery of robust and reliable solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaboration: Work with software developers, business analysts, project support teams, and third-party suppliers.
• Test Execution: Carry out various types of testing, including Functional, User Acceptance, and System Integration, by executing test scripts.
• Test Preparation: Document comprehensive test scripts.
• Documentation: Prepare and review Test Plans and Test Completion reports.
• Metrics: Provide regular updates to stakeholders on testing progress and defects.
• Troubleshooting: Raise defects when the expected behaviour of software is not met.
• Communication: Attend and contribute to defect calls and testing workshops.
• Time Management/Prioritization: Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring effective time management and prioritization.

Skills and Experience

• A STEM-based degree (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) or equivalent experience.
• Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication abilities to liaise with various stakeholders and convey technical information to non-technical audiences.
• Problem Solving: Effective problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Technical Proficiency: Competent in using Microsoft 365 Suite.
• Organisational Skills: Strong organisational skills to manage tight deadlines and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Teamwork and Independence: Ability to work both in a team and individually.

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

Working at South Yorkshire Police

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) offering confidential support and advice
• Flexible lifestyle benefits such as: Blue Light Card, Company Shop, Cycle to work scheme
• Committed to embedding sustainability: South Yorkshire Police Sustainability Strategy 2020-2025
• Membership to the Sports and Social Club
• Access to a wide range of staff support groups and networks

Eligibility

Applicants must meet the minimum requirement checkable history criteria, which must be taken into account for individuals applying to work with South Yorkshire Police in any capacity. A minimum checkable history of 5 years is required for this role and successfully undergoing recruitment vetting procedure is a pre-requisite of employment with South Yorkshire Police.

Appearance and Standards

South Yorkshire Police is committed to striking a proportionate balance between self-expression and the need to maintain role sensitive professional standards in dress and appearance. Officers, staff, and volunteers of South Yorkshire Police are permitted to have tattoos visible whilst on duty provided the tattoo is not considered to be unacceptable or otherwise inappropriate. Tattoos will be reviewed as part of the recruitment and selection process.

Smarter Ways of Working

South Yorkshire Police is committed to developing working practices which assist staff to balance their personal and professional lives, whilst meeting the needs of the organisation. This in turn enables South Yorkshire Police to provide an outstanding service to the community. There are 3 different categories as part of this which are: Fixed, Field and Hybrid. This role has been evaluated as a hybrid role.

Hybrid: Applicable when the work can be undertaken at any location, whether that be a SYP building or from home.

How To Apply

Please note that should you be successful at the interview stage and before appointment, the relevant pre-employment checks are required. These include references, medical clearance, vetting clearance, and sickness absence criteria check.

Diversity and Inclusion

Applications are particularly welcome from female and ethnic minority candidates. It is really important to us that the department represents the community we serve, in order for us to provide the best service, utilising a range of backgrounds, experience and skills. We support and value all officers and staff and the unique experiences they bring to the role. We strongly encourage and welcome applications from these valuable underrepresented groups and will look to support anyone who requires Part Time/Job share working hours.

Internal Candidates

This vacancy is temporary, therefore, you must have the support of your current Line Manager to apply. If you are a permanent member of staff, this would be classed as a secondment opportunity. If you are on a fixed term contract, you must contact the Talent Acquisition Team before applying. Please ensure that you and your current line manager complete the attached consent form. Without support, your application will not be considered any further.

This role is offered on a fixed-term basis in accordance with applicable employment legislation and South Yorkshire Police policy. Fixed-term contracts are used where there is a genuine business need, such as project-based work, temporary cover, or time-limited funding. The fixed term period is subject to change, linked to the posts requirements and may be subject to extension or early termination in line with appropriate notice periods. All fixed-term employees will receive equal treatment and access to opportunities in line with our commitment to fair and inclusive employment practices. Where appropriate, fixed-term roles may be made permanent without the need for a further recruitment process.