Forensic Support Officer

OCC Wymondham
Full Time (37 Hours) - Permanent
£23,100 - £25,758 per annum
Friday 24 March 2023 at 5pm
Please quote Ref: L2788 on application form

Norfolk and Suffolk Constabularies Joint Forensic Services Department provide a vital supporting role to operational police work which directly impacts on crime reduction and detection.

As a Forensic Support Officer you will effectively and flexibly undertake the range of functions designated as forensic support activity to enhance the investigative outcomes of both Norfolk and Suffolk Constabularies. This will include: collation of forensic hit packages and performance information, management of prisoner DNA samples, processing of invoices, use of the forensic Socrates IT systems and support to photographic.

We are looking for applicants who can offer the following attributes:

It is essential that applicants meet the following criteria:

• GCSE English and Maths at grade C or above or demonstrate equivalent numeracy and literacy skills
• Previous administrative experience
• Attention to detail, in particular in relation to collating information and checking invoices/documentation
• Demonstrate good communication skills
• Demonstrate the ability to undertake own workload whilst effectively responding to ad-hoc requests
• Good keyboard skills and competent in the use of Microsoft office applications, in particular Excel and Access
• Full driving licence and the ability to travel within the counties of Norfolk and Suffolk

It is desirable that applicants meet the following criteria:

• Experience of working within a forensic environment and using forensic databases
• Knowledge of exhibit integrity and continuity procedures
• Experience of using the Police National Computer (PNC)
• Hours of work are 37 per week Monday to Friday. This post is offered on a permanent basis.

Consideration will be given to whether the post can be delivered on either a part time or job share basis, in line with the organisational requirements of this role.

The recruitment criteria for all posts are subject to reasonable adjustment in line with the Equality Act 2010.

Applications from at-risk staff will be prioritised and receive preference in any selection process.

Anyone who wishes to be considered for appointment should download an application pack and monitoring form as they must be submitted together.

These forms as well as application guidance notes are also available on the right hand side of the page in the Downloads section.

Please return completed applications by email to internalandstaffrecruitment@norfolk.police.uk