Lead Crime Scene Investigator (Tier 3)

Forensic Investigation Unit
Banbury, Oxford, Slough
TVP Broad Band 3H
Band 3H, circa £30,581 per annum plus 17.5% shift allowance and 5% on call allowance
Full Time
Permanent

Three new and exciting opportunities have arisen within the Forensic Investigation Unit at Thames Valley Police for highly motivated and capable individuals to join the team as Lead Crime Scene Investigators.

This is an exciting new role that is demanding and challenging but equally rewarding. To meet the challenges of modern policing, successful individuals will be dynamic and flexible, with an ability to lead and make complex decisions in a variety of scenarios in order to deliver effective front line forensic services. You will be required to support and develop less experienced team members; take responsibility at scenes for managing resources and crime scene examination activities; engage with appropriate stakeholders to maximise forensic outcomes; provide specialist advice with the ability to present findings in a clear and concise manner. Lead Crime Scene Investigators must demonstrate personal resilience, excellent organisation, and be willing to adapt to the variety of challenges and changes that this opportunity offers. The management of front line digital forensics as well as balancing the demands of technical competence and the tutoring of staff will all form part of the Lead Crime Scene Investigator role. Knowledge and implementation of ISO 17020 will be required to underpin scene examinations and outcomes. At times you will be required to attend unpleasant scenes and deal with distressing events.

 

Successful applicants will have the knowledge and skills to understand, assess, photograph, examine, recover and interpret information and forensic evidence within all types of crime scenes as a competent practitioner. In addition to physical forensics, post holders will be required to undertake digital forensic examinations, including the triage of digital devices containing images of an unpleasant and distressing nature. Accurate note taking and record keeping are essential.

 

You will have direct line management responsibility of Digital Evidence Technicians, to ensure they are supported and developed through the PDR process. There will be the requirement to deputise for CSI Supervisors, making resource decisions, staff welfare, and contributing to service improvement through performance management.

 

You will need recent and demonstrable experience of working within Crime Scene Investigation and will have completed the CSI Stage 1 & 2 Courses or a recognised equivalent, with evidence of competence in this field. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a proven ability to handle stressful situations and prioritising tasks according to risk are essential.

 

Capability to travel across the Force is required in order to undertake training and operational deployment in a timely manner with the ability to work flexibly. Due to unsocial hours and personal safety for lone working public transport is not suitable. For this reason a full driving licence is considered essential for this role.

 

All applicants 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.

 

Candidates who pass shortlisting may be invited for further assessment/interview.

 

As part of the Thames Valley Police family you will enjoy a fantastic range of benefits including 22-30 days annual leave per annum, flexible working conditions, performance related pay increases, a wide range of lifestyle discounts, career development opportunities and have the option to join a local government pension scheme.

 

If you have any queries please contact People Services Recruitment Department on 0845 2 66 66 77 – Option 1 (internal 301 6500) quoting reference 16662 (Banbury), 16663 (Oxford), 16664 (Slough).

 

The closing date for enquiries and receipt of completed applications is Sunday 1st March 2020. Please note that interviews for these roles will be held on Tuesday 10th March 2020.

 

At Thames Valley Police (TVP) we work together to protect our communities.  Whether as an officer, staff member or volunteer, you will make a difference and play an important role in helping achieve our mission.  As you take on a role with pride and confidence, you will be supported, developed and valued, ensuring you can be at your best in the service of our communities. Learn more About Us.

Working Smart.  You will be joining an organisation that strives to improve every day.  In the post-pandemic era this means changing the way we work and deliver our services, which brings a number of benefits including a more flexible and capable workforce. 

Supporting You.  Your wellbeing and safety is at the heart of all we do.  Whilst you are doing the work that matters, we’ll be supporting you via a wide range of Wellbeing services, partnerships and initiatives.  We have a number of active staff support networks and buddy schemes which you will have access to and can be involved with.  We also offer a comprehensive range of benefits and discount schemes, some provided directly by the organisation and others via partnerships including Blue Light card.  Learn more about how we will be Supporting You.

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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.