CSI Supervisor (Two posts) - Forensic
Two posts (one at each location).
Full package - Band 4I, circa £42,213 per annum, plus 13% shift allowance, plus 10% criticality allowance, plus 5% on-call allowance, 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 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
As a key decision maker, you will drive 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 in the CSI hub that you will manage (and in time expanding the scope of accreditation to cover Serious and Major Crime Investigations.)
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.
The successful candidate will already possess substantial and wide-ranging CSI experience and have a significant knowledge of the application of forensic science and crime scene management principles in order to support investigations. They will also possess leadership skills in order to supervise a team of CSIs and support staff and the ability to influence and build good business relationships with local stakeholders.
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 30 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 21061. 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 January 2024.
Find out more about TVP Forensics here.
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