Forensic Services Officer

Staffordshire Police Headquarters
£25,713
£29,874
Grade E
Full Time
37
Permanent

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

The purpose of the role is to :

-coordinate forensic work requests;

-provide advice and support to police officers on forensic services and in particular drugs services;

-maximise the use of available evidence in serious acquisitive crime by compiling and providing forensic intelligence;

-coordinate the movement of exhibits within Force and to external forensic providers and provide exhibit logistics services and associated continuity;

-process force biometric samples under the appropriate Government legislation and Biometrics Commissioner regulation; maintaining accurate records, updating force systems.

This post is based at Police Headquarters, Weston Road, Stafford, ST18 0YY, but there may be a requirement to visit other facilities within the Force and region.

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

    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 with uploading the 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.