Vacancy Information
This role is within a unit where Surrey Police and Sussex Police work in collaboration, whilst remaining two separate legal entities/employers with different terms and conditions.
Both Surrey Police staff and Sussex Police staff are employed in this unit on their own force terms and conditions.
Successful candidates may be appointed on the terms and conditions of employment of either Surrey Police or Sussex Police, depending on organisational requirements. A discussion will be held with the successful candidate to confirm the details of location, salary, allowances and hours.
Division / Department - Specialist Crime
Grade - Surrey Police Grade D / Sussex Police Grade 7
Status - Full Time
Contract Type - Permanent
Salary Grade Range - Surrey Police £26,875 - £29,670 / Sussex Police £26,703 - £28,914
Working Hours - 37.0 Hours per Week
Shift Allowance - No
Politically Restricted - No
Location - Haywards Heath
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.
Sussex Police Digital Forensics Team is seeking to recruit a Digital Forensics Support Officer into our fast-paced team based at Haywards Heath, West Sussex. 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
In order to do this role successfully you'll need the following skills and 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?
Policing is an exciting 24/7 business and we all have commitments outside work. We’re invested in supporting people to balance their life with work and we encourage flexible working. We are open to conversations about job shares and part time working. We encourage agile working, giving you the opportunity to manage your own diary and work wherever you give the best service to the public. This may include flexi-time and home working.
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. on-site gyms and a range of sports clubs
19. generous and supportive parental leave
20. financial and mental wellbeing guidance and support
21. discounted contributory healthcare scheme
Please use the following links for more information on the benefits of working with or
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.