South West Forensics has an exciting opportunity become available for a Forensic Submissions Officer who is keen to progress their career in Forensics.
As a member of Forensic Submissions you will join a close knit team that works well together, is supportive and dedicated to supporting the forensic investigation of crime and bringing offenders to justice.
Reporting to the Regional Forensic Submissions Manager; you will provide quality assurance, specialist advice and process forensic submissions within the South West Region. As a team, alongside our external forensic service providers we ensure that the region receives the best forensic result and intelligence at the best cost in accordance with the National framework and Next Generation Procurement contract (NGP).
The specialist advice and support we provide is key in assisting decision making by Police investigators of crime; ultimately, helping to provide the evidence required to bring cases to the Criminal Justice System, which help provide positive outcomes for victims of crime.
We are looking for passionate, committed people who are good decision makers to join our team.
You don’t need lots of experience to apply, we will invest in you.
In this role, your main responsibilities will include:
- Providing an enhanced quality assurance and specialist advice for forensic submissions.
- Responsible for ensuring that the region receives the best forensic result and intelligence at the best cost in accordance with the National Framework and the Next Generation Procurement Contract (NGP).
- Processing forensic exhibits ensuring continuity is maintained and documented at all times.
- Ensuring that forensic submissions are assessed for evidential relevance and viability before sending to the appropriate laboratory, for appropriate tests, in terms of expertise and cost and in accordance with the NGP Contract
- Providing a source of expert advice to specialist officers and staff across the region on forensic disciplines and examinations
- Promoting the Forensic Submissions Unit’s work across the region and other outside agencies
Skills, experience and qualifications required:
- You will have experience of producing accurate written information that demonstrates a high level of attention to detail
- You will be an excellent communicator both verbal and written
- Ability to work under pressure with demanding workloads and deadlines
- Knowledge of the forensic submissions process and how it contributes to crime investigation and the criminal justice system
- Be a skilled computer user of Microsoft Packages including Microsoft Word
- Be self-motivated with the ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
The successful candidate will undergo extensive training by fellow Submissions Officers in the Forensic Submissions Unit at Avon and Somerset Police Headquarters in Portishead. You will be required to work alongside colleagues during the core office hours 08.00 – 16.00 Monday to Friday on a full time basis until training is completed. There is no formal qualification for the role and generally will take 18 – 24 months to reach full competency.
To be eligible to apply for this role you must have a 3 year ‘checkable history’ in the UK – ideally this means that you would have been resident in the UK for the last 3 years.
Successful internal candidates will remain on their home force terms & conditions and move onto the relevant pay scale for the advertised position: Avon & Somerset - Scale 6.
If you have any questions or would like to have an informal discussion please contact: Kylie Millar via email Kylie.Millar@avonandsomerset.police.uk
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