Overview
This is an exciting and challenging role working with Police Officers on live criminal investigations. The main purpose of this role is to carry out an evaluation and authorisation service for forensic requests submitted by Police Officers, to develop forensic submission strategies ensuring compliance with all regulatory, quality, and legislative requirements. You will be responsible for taking into consideration potential evidential value, forensic viability, limitations, and sequential examination processes to ensure the most effective use of the forensic budget to maximise forensic opportunities. All required training will be given.
Career progression
For roles which are advertised as Career Progression Schemes, individuals will be appointed to the bottom scale point of the appropriate grade within the scheme, based on the role entry requirements. Full progression through the scheme may be subject to attaining a specific qualification or successfully passing an assessment or review.
Diversity and vetting
West Yorkshire Police is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. Applicants should be aware that it is not always possible to carry out adequate vetting checks on persons who have not been resident within the UK for the last five years. Therefore, where this applies, applicants may be refused because it was not possible to vet them to the appropriate standard.
Competency framework
For a detailed description of the Competency and Values levels required, please refer to the Competency and values framework (CVF) | College of Policing (this link may be copied and pasted into your browser). This document will assist you in completing the Evidence of Achievement section of the application form. Please note: the Evidence of Achievement section will not be visible until the employment section has been completed.
Role requirements
* We are looking for a candidate with a basic understanding of forensic techniques and the ability to apply a good standard of critical thinking.
* You will need excellent communication skills, a good working knowledge of computerised databases and a flexible approach to working hours.
* The successful candidate will need to be able to work well within a team but will also be able to take responsibility to prioritise and organise their own workload.
Benefits and working arrangements
* Flexi-time working
* Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
* Generous annual leave
* Opportunity for some agile working
* Career progression
Compensation and roles
* Entry Level: Scale 4, £26,106.00 to £28,653.00
* Advanced Level: Scale 5 £29,109.00 to £31,296.00
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