Drugs Expert Network Coordinator
Thames Valley Police (TVP) is the largest non-metropolitan Force in England and Wales, covering the counties of Oxfordshire, Berkshire, and Buckinghamshire and serving a population of in excess of 2 million. Thames Valley polices the large towns of Reading, Slough and Milton Keynes as well as the historic city of Oxford.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Forensic Investigation Unit (FIU) as a Drugs Expert Network Coordinator in the Forensic Investigation Unit to provide expert evidence for drug related investigations. You will act as the professional lead and mentor to the Force Drugs Expert Network (DEN) and act as liaison between TVP and external agencies in all matters relating to drugs.
Ideal candidates will have operational experience of investigating drugs related offences along with recent extensive knowledge of the drugs market, drug trends and dealing. You will also have proven leadership skills with the ability to manage and maintain the DEN. The role will include preparation of reports and evidential statements and attendance at Court to present evidence when required therefore good written and verbal communication skills are essential to fulfil the role. As part of the selection process candidates will be asked to complete a written assessment.
Along with all other posts in Force Crime, Intelligence and Specialist Operations Departments, this role will require an enhanced level of vetting.
To apply online, please click here. If you have any queries please contact People Services Recruitment Department on 0845 2 66 66 77 (internal 701 5853) quoting reference 12778.
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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.