CSI Training Officer (Two posts) - Forensic
Two posts - one at Loddon Valley and one at Oxford (moving to new site in Bicester in 2025).
Thames Valley Police (TVP) is making a significant, multi-year investment in our Forensic Services and is transforming our wide array of forensic disciplines as well as crime scene investigation, to create a forward looking, accredited service which delivers proportionate, timely services that support effective crime investigation for TVP and other external organisations. Our investment includes developing our people, making best use of technology and creating a Centre of Excellence for the future:
New state-of-the-art forensics centre planned for Thames Valley – TVP Careers
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the CSI Team of the Forensic Investigation Unit (FIU) as a CSI Training Officer. Reporting to the CSI Technical Supervisor, you will play an integral part in the delivery of stage 1 and 2 training to CSIs as well as supporting CPD and other training events, whilst maintaining competency as a CSI Practitioner.
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.
You will assist in driving forward continuous improvement initiatives, contributing to the operational performance of the CSI team and its compliance with the Forensic Science Regulator’s Codes. You will assist in the roll-out and compliance of standards as set out within ISO: 17020 Accreditation for Volume Crime Scene Examination activities across all 6 CSI hubs (and serious and major crime in due course).
The successful candidate will already possess substantial CSI experience and have a wide knowledge of the application of Forensic Science, in order to support investigations and to pass this onto others. They will also possess excellent communication skills in order to deliver effective training and be able to assess the progress of team members at both Tier 1 and 2 levels. The post will involve carrying out the role of a CSI on a full range of operational duties when not engaged on training related duties (approximately 50% of the time).
Whilst these positions may be required to work extended hours on occasion, they are not expected to regularly work unsocial hours, weekends or to be available on call outside of normal office hours.
The successful candidate will be expected to undertake the established psychological screening process.
Along with all other posts in Force Crime, Intelligence and Specialist Operations Departments, this role will require an enhanced level of vetting.
As part of the Thames Valley Police family you will enjoy a fantastic range of benefits including 24 days annual leave per annum, pro-rata for part time (plus Bank Holidays), flexible working conditions, a wide range of lifestyle discounts, career development opportunities and have the option to join a local government pension scheme. To view a full list of our benefits, please click the below link.
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 or if the CV is more than 2 pages long.
If you have any queries please contact the Recruitment Team at RecruitmentPoliceStaff@thamesvalley.police.uk quoting reference 21071. We will endeavour to respond to your query as quickly as possible.
The closing date for enquiries and receipt of completed applications is Sunday 28th January 2024.
Find out more about TVP Forensics here.
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This opportunity is closed to applications.