Crime Scene Investigator (Tier 2) - Forensic

Department Forensic Investigation Unit, Force Crime Location Aylesbury, Banbury, Loddon Valley, Milton Keynes, Oxford, Slough Rank/Grade TVP Broad Band 3G Salary Linked grade: Tier 2- Band 3G starting package circa £41,792 per annum, Tier 3 - Band 3H will start circa £46,808 (both salaries inclusive of allowances please see details below) Part/Full Time Full Time - All roles are available for flexible working including job sharing and part-time unless there are legitimate operational / business reasons why this cannot be accommodated Type of Contract Permanent Job Advert

Full Package - Linked grade Band 3G Tier 2 package will start circa £30,175 per annum plus 18% shift allowance, 5% on call allowance and 15.5% criticality allowance increasing to Band 3H Tier 3 circa £34,545 per annum plus of 18% shift allowance, 5% on call allowance and 12.5% criticality allowance depending on progression plus benefits.

Thames Valley Police (TVP) is making a significant, multi-year investment in our Forensic Services and is transforming our wide array of forensic disciplines, to create a forward looking, accredited service which delivers proportionate, timely services that support effective crime investigation for the populations of Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Berkshire.

As part of the overall investment into Forensic Services within Thames Valley Police, we are seeking to attract and recruit experienced CSIs at Tier 2 level, in particular those CSIs that have already completed a recognised CSI Stage 2 course (or equivalent) and are currently competent to examine the most serious and challenging crime scenes. You will already possess a proven background in Crime Scene Examination with demonstrable performance at the highest level.

If you have:

• A good degree of self-motivation and personal resilience,
• The ability to use your own initiative,
• Proven problem solving skills,
• Excellent interpersonal and team working skills,
• A commitment to serving the public,
• and have the passion to succeed in this role,

We would like to hear from you.

In addition to the remuneration and benefits offered with this position, the Tier 2 CSI role has a linked grade progression and development pathway to become a Tier 3 CSI (achieved through additional training and CPD, which w-ill include Crime Scene Management and Leadership skills).

Applications are also invited from those that have successfully completed a recognised CSI Stage 1 course and if successful at interview would progress onto the Tier 2 grades when assessed as competent for the role.

To apply for this post please attach a cover letter of no more than one page and a CV of no more than 2 pages. NOTE: CV’s will not be accepted without a cover letter.

If you have any queries please contact the Recruitment Team at RecruitmentPoliceStaff@thamesvalley.police.uk quoting reference 20303. We will endeavour to respond to your query as quickly as possible.

The closing date for enquiries and receipt of completed applications is Sunday 21st May 2023.

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