Vacancy Information
Division / Department - Specialist Crime
Grade - Grade D
Status - Full Time
Contract Type - Permanent
Salary Grade Range - £26,162 - £29,670
Working Hours - 36.0 Hours per Week
Shift Allowance - No
Politically Restricted - No
Location - Guildford
The starting salary for this role will usually be at the bottom of the salary range and will be pro-rata if the working hours are less than full time.
Chief Constables' Message
We really welcome your interest in joining our Police Force. It is a privilege to lead the teams in Surrey Police and Sussex Police who continuously work selflessly and tirelessly in order to keep people in our counties safe.
We are looking for talented and inspirational people who put the needs of the public at the heart of everything that they do and who want to make a difference. If you feel you are that person then we want to hear from you.
We wish you all the very best with your application.
Chief Constable Tim De Meyer & Chief Constable Jo Shiner
The Role & Key Responsibilities
From your first day with us you will be part of a policing family making a real difference.
It is our mission to identify and protect vulnerable people, prevent and respond to harm and keep people safe.
Surrey Police Digital Forensics Team are seeking to recruit two Digital Forensics Support Officers into our fast-paced team based at Surrey Police Headquarters in Guildford.
Hours of work will consist of 08:00-16:00 Monday to Friday.
In this role you will deliver efficient and effective support to the Digital Forensics Team for all items requiring forensic examination. To ensure the role is delivered in line with the ISO 17025 Standard and Forensic Scene Regulators Code of Practice; and in keeping with public expectations as defined in Surrey & Sussex policing commitments.
Key Responsibilities:
1. You will undertake efficient handling and storage of all exhibits requiring Digital Forensics Examination.
2. You will need to comply with ISO 17025 quality standards and Forensic Science Regulator's Code of Practice.
3. You will be required to work to standard operating procedures in line with ISO 17025 standards of accreditation.
4. You will be required to maintain continuity of movements of all exhibits and DFT records including spreadsheets.
5. You will have responsibility to carry out exhibit audits, deal with internal and external calls and assist with daily email enquires.
Skills & Experience
6. Good standard of secondary education (GCSE’s A-C grade/or equivalent) including Maths and English or equivalent by recent, relevant experience.
7. Proven IT skills with experience.
8. Self-motivated and proven experience of working to deadlines with minimal supervision.
9. Ability to manage high workloads and adapt to changing demands and competing priorities.
10. Good interpersonal skills with a proven ability to communicate effectively with customers, challenging appropriately where required.
11. Strong attention to detail. Proven problem-solving skills including analysis and interpretation.
12. Excellent written and verbal communication skills including report writing.
13. Awareness of exhibit handling and procedures including continuity and integrity.
Why Work With Us?
We take pride in looking after our people and offer a variety of benefits;
14. career progression
15. contributory pension scheme (LGPS)
16. generous annual leave allowance
17. discounts for everyday spend
18. generous and supportive parental leave
19. financial and mental wellbeing guidance and support
Further Information
The post holder will also be required to:
To undergo security vetting to the appropriate level.
To successfully complete all relevant / mandatory training courses, and abide with any relevant learning and development agreements specific to relevant courses.
A full Job Description is attached to this application for you to view with a more in-depth layout of responsibilities involved.
IMPORTANT:
Please carefully read this advert and the application form requirements, as we get an increasing number of applications that do not meet the minimum threshold required in the "free text" box, so please note that if you do not write enough, your application will be automatically rejected and will not be viewed as per our minimum requirements.