Principal Exhibits Officer
The Major Crime Unit deal with the most serious investigations and their work is subject to the scrutiny of the highest courts in the land. Exhibit continuity and integrity is key to the success of their investigations and to this end they are recruiting a Principal Exhibits Officer (PEO). The principal duties of a PEO include the management of all items of property seized in the course of a major investigation, recording the details onto the HOLMES computer application, storage of the property in a suitable, secure location and to ensure that each item is considered for evidential value and investigative opportunities.
You will be required to ensure the integrity of each exhibit is maintained and continuity is present as required. You will be expected to receive or collect exhibits from various locations, creating records on the HOLMES computer system recording the movements of each item. You will also be required to attend crime scenes, post mortems and handle material which may sometimes be of a distressing nature. A full driving licence is essential as you will also be required to deliver exhibits to various forensic providers. Although based at a specified office you should be willing to travel as you will be required to work from one of the three county based Hubs where investigations are being managed. You will be asked to demonstrate your willingness to work extended and flexible hours including weekends.
You will be able to demonstrate that you are aware of forensic procedures and fully conversant with methods of recovery, correct packaging, security of evidence, contamination and continuity issues as well as being able to evidence good computer skills.
The work of the Unit is extremely demanding and you will be directly involved in supporting the investigation of Major crimes across the whole of the Thames Valley Police area and assisting the Senior Investigating Officer in developing a forensic strategy.
You must have the capability to travel to different locations across the Force and undertake all assignments in a timely manner. Due to the requirement to work flexibly, unsocial hours and personal safety for lone working; public transport may not be available or suitable at these times. For this reason a full UK driving licence is considered essential.
Along with all other posts in Force Crime, Intelligence and Specialist Operations Departments, this role will require an enhanced level of vetting.
If you have any queries please contact People Services Recruitment Department on 0845 2 66 66 77 (internal 301 6500) quoting reference 15499.
The closing date for enquiries and receipt of completed applications is Sunday 24th February 2019.
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Vetting. All posts require a level of Police Vetting as per the National Vetting Code of Practice. The residency requirement is necessary to enable all applicants to be checked in an equitable manner. Thames Valley Police will allow applicants to apply who do not necessarily reach the criteria as long as they have proven UK residency and supporting evidence where necessary. Applications will be considered on a case by case basis.
This opportunity is closed to applications.