Forensic Services Advisor

Staffordshire Police Headquarters
£29,874
£35,982
Grade F
Full Time
37
Permanent

A permanent opportunity has become available in Staffordshire Police’s Forensics Department as a Forensic Services Advisor. 

The purpose of the role is to:

-review and assess forensic work requests for forensic potential;

-devise and negotiate forensic strategy in complex and serious investigations;

-provide detailed technical advice in a range of forensic processes;

-commission and coordinate forensic work requests;

-monitor results of examinations and ensure learning is shared;

-ensure all relevant force systems are kept up to date with accurate information

The Forensics Department is committed to providing quality, objective, timely and effective forensic services to inform investigations, identify offenders, safeguard victims and witnesses, and streamline justice through good and early case management. This is achieved by:

  • Designing and delivering effective forensic strategies for each and every case that we are involved in
  • Delivering all forensic examinations using recognised, validated and robust techniques
  • Maintaining qualifications and competence to deliver techniques
  • Maintaining and following documented procedures that reflect best and validated practice
  • Being committed to and complying with the ISO/IEC 17025, 17020 and the Forensic Science Regulator’s Codes of Practice and Conduct

Further details and responsibilities are available in the role profile.

Benefits of working for Staffordshire Police: 

Flexi time – flexible working scheme.
LGPS Pension Scheme – one of the best pension schemes in the country with guaranteed pension payable” for more information please visit Staffordshire Pension Fund - Home (staffspf.org.uk)
Annual Leave Entitlement - starting at 28 days plus bank holidays 
Sick pay scheme
Fostering friendly policy
Family friendly policies – maternity, paternity, parental leave, adoption
Occupational Health
On site Gyms
Staff associations
Reward and Recognition
Blue light Card – not solely for Staffs police
Lottery
Staff restaurant at HQ
Free parking 

Closing date for completed applications is Friday 23rd June 2023 midday. Please upload your Form 65 

Staffordshire have a strong commitment to equality and diversity in our people, within the organisation and in the services we provide to our communities.

We want to reflect the communities we serve and one way we can try to achieve this is through a 'positive action' approach.

Positive action is activity which helps employers identify and remove barriers and issues to the recruitment, retention and progression of people who identify with underrepresented groups of the Equalities Act 2010 (i.e. LGBT+, ethnicity, disability), whilst still employing people on merit.

Click here to register your interest in being involved in positive action opportunities and support; Positive.action@staffordshire.pnn.police.uk

 

Please note that if successful for this role, the following tests and checks will be conducted:
  • Medical assessment 
  • Biometric vetting
  • References

This opportunity is closed to applications.