Forensic Laboratory Officer

Role type

Police Staff

Contract duration

Permanent

Contract type

Full Time

Department

Forensic Investgations

Location

Force Headquarters, Winsford

Grade/scale

SC 4/5

£23,100 - £27,690

Please note, if this is a paid role and the role is part time then the salary quoted will be pro rata based on the hours worked per annum.

Hours per week

37

30/03/2023, 23:55

Job description

An exciting opportunity to join the Cheshire Constabulary Forensic Laboratory as a Forensic Laboratory Officer has arisen. This is a rare opportunity to enter a unique and very rewarding profession in which the variety and nature of work is extremely diverse. Due to the ever-changing challenges of policing, the laboratory is continually looking at new and improved methods to assist with these techniques, meaning that the role is constantly evolving.

Reporting to the Forensic Laboratory Manager, you will work within a small team to provide an excellent service to both the Forensic Investigations Department and Investigating Officers, with an end goal of helping to detect crime and keep Cheshire safe.

Working to Standard Operating Procedures and International Standards including ISO17025, you will use chemical and physical techniques to visualise and recover trace evidence to further the investigations of a wide range of crimes.

The successful applicant will have:

• meticulous attention to detail, good concentration and accurate record keeping skills
• excellent communication skills both verbally and electronically
• the confidence to work closely with senior officers and with other departments within Forensic Investigations
• the ability to take on a high level of responsibility
• a high level of motivation with a positive attitude and willingness to support others
• the ability to work methodically and reliably under pressure
• a willingness to work on your own initiative within a documented framework of instruction
• experience working to, and meeting, strict deadlines
• an adaptable and approachable attitude

You must also be prepared to attend court to provide evidence, and upon completion of training, the position also involves attending major crime scenes across Cheshire when requested by a Crime Scene Manager.

Applicants must be prepared to undertake a police van driving test.

Suitable candidates will be educated to a minimum of degree level in a scientific discipline.

Two years previous laboratory experience is essential, and a sound knowledge of forensic techniques will be an advantage.

Due to the nature of the role it will be necessary to provide Biometric samples (fingerprints and DNA) for inclusion on the elimination database for routine speculative searching purposes.

This post is subject to an enhanced level of vetting which must be satisfied before appointment.

Starting salary dependent upon experience.

Cheshire Constabulary is fully supportive of diversity, equality and inclusion and strives to employ a workforce which is representative of the community it serves.
Applications are welcomed from all underrepresented groups and support will be made available throughout the recruitment process for all applicants. Under-represented groups include:

• People of ethnic minority
• Individuals who identify as having a visible or invisible disability
• Gender in relation to female representation for PC entry routes
• Gender in relation to male representation for Staff entry routes
• Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender + (LGBT+)

If you have any queries in relation to diversity, equality and inclusion or have a request for any additional support you may need, please email diversity.equality.inclusion@cheshire.police.uk

Please note, you will require the following detail to complete this application form; NI Number, ID detail, address information, referee information, full employment history including dates and any qualifications you may have attained. You may also be requested to provide photos of any visible tattoos you have. The application system only remains active on a single page for a period of 60 minutes. Please therefore ensure you allow time to complete this fully as incomplete pages will not be saved. As part of the application process, you may be asked to provide evidence of your Qualifications, proof of identity and address, so it is important to make sure you have this information to hand before you complete your application.