Senior Fingerprint Officer
Force Intelligence Bureau
Forensic Services Department
Permanent
Full Time
Grade F - £38,754 - £45,147
Rose Hill Headquarters
Merseyside Police
Are you looking for an exciting new challenge that will allow you to demonstrate your skills and share your experience within a fast-paced and dynamic working environment?
At Merseyside Police we understand that searching for your first job, your next job, or that big promotion is a huge milestone. Here at Merseyside Police we always think about what its like to be in your position when making those big decisions. It takes courage to make change happen in your life, and were here to help you with that.
Were here for the first step, the next step, and the big step.
Youre not just a number to us. Youve got to know youll love working here. Its as important to us as you being the right fit. We want to help you feel what its like to work at Merseyside Police to see the value you can bring to any of our roles, and how we can help you grow. Were never one-size-fits-all. Our careers are as unique as you are.
Were a kind, ambitious and diverse team, always supporting and encouraging each other. Our people are extremely important to our business, without them we wouldnt be where we are today, If you like what you hear, then wed love you to apply!
Job Purpose:
To maximise the effectiveness of forensic evidence through the examination of friction ridge detail for identification purposes with technical lead responsibility for ensuring the adherence to and maintenance of accreditation requirements.
All activity will be conducted in compliance with the Quality Standards Framework (ISO 17020, ISO 17025, ILAC-G19 and the Forensic Science Regulators Codes of Practice and Conduct).
Knowledge and Experience:
Postholder must have completed a Fingerprint training programme (Foundation, Intermediate and Advanced Fingerprint Courses) and related evidential portfolios is required.
Experience of working in an ISO 17025 or ISO 17020 quality management environment is required to understand the impact should accreditation not be achieved and maintained.
A sound knowledge and extensive experience of forensic processes is essential to the role.
Continued professional development is expected through the maintenance of an active training file which documents all training received and evidence of ongoing competence.
Additionally, the postholder is expected to keep abreast of technological developments, legislative changes and any changes to quality standards requirements pertinent to the role.
Excellent communication skills, in order to produce clear and concise documented procedures, processes, policies and reports.
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to develop strong working relationships and work effectively with people across different levels of the organisation.
Good information handling skills with sound analytical and problem solving skills in order to manage varied and intense workloads whilst prioritising accreditation activities.
Ability to work under pressure to strict deadlines, whilst maintaining a good level of performance, high levels of accuracy and attention to detail.
Ability to effectively plan and coordinate multiple activities.
Possess excellent IT skills.
Benefits Including
* 25 days annual leave increasing to 30 days after 5 years full service (plus bank holidays)
* Local Government Pension Scheme with contributions from 5.5% to 11.5% depending on your salary
* Access to on-site gyms
* Option to become a member of the onsite unions
* Discounts from various major retailers via the Blue Light Scheme
* Cycle to work scheme
* Tuskers Salary sacrifice car scheme (role dependant)
* Hybrid/Agile working (role dependant)
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