Forensic Case Management Officer
Grade E – £26,937 – £31,296
Contract Type – Permanent
About the Role
The Forensic Case Management Officer (FCMO) coordinates forensic work requests and provides advice and support to police officers on forensic services, including drug services. The FCMO compiles and provides forensic intelligence, coordinates the movement of exhibits, processes biometric samples, maintains accurate records, and updates force systems. The role maximises the use of available evidence in serious acquisitive crime and supports the investigation of crime across Staffordshire.
Responsibilities
* Coordinate forensic work requests and ensure timely completion.
* Provide advice and support to police officers on forensic services, especially drug services.
* Compile and deliver forensic intelligence to support investigations.
* Manage the movement of exhibits within the Force and to external providers.
* Process force biometric samples in accordance with government legislation and Biometrics Commissioner regulation.
* Maintain accurate records and update force systems.
Qualifications & Experience
* Basic awareness of forensic science and its application to police investigations.
* Administrative experience with cost estimation, database handling, spreadsheet entry and invoice reconciliation.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills at all organisational levels.
* Ability to manage multiple deadlines and deliver results through effective planning and organisation.
* Experience handling sensitive, distressing and confidential material professionally.
* Experience or training in basic forensic or forensic intelligence background is desirable.
Benefits
* Staffordshire Pension Scheme with employer contribution.
* Generous holiday entitlement and Bank Holidays.
* Flexible / Agile working options.
* Sick pay scheme.
* Health and wellbeing support.
* Eye care vouchers, onsite gym and on‑site catering facilities.
* Cycle to work scheme, car lease scheme and free parking at selected sites.
* Training and development opportunities.
* Union support and financial products and services.
Equal Opportunities
Staffordshire Police is fully supportive of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and strives to employ a workforce that represents the community we serve.
Our vacancies are open to everyone and all appointments are made on merit. We encourage and welcome applications from underrepresented groups, including Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, women, people with disabilities, neurodivergent individuals and members of the LGBTQ+ community.
We use positive action to encourage potential candidates from underrepresented groups through targeted support and advice sessions. If you have the skills, experience and values for this role, we invite you to apply.
For any recruitment queries please email hrrecruitment.team@staffordshire.police.uk. For positive action queries, contact positive.action@staffordshire.police.uk.
Residency Eligibility: You must have been a UK resident for the last three consecutive years for Level RV roles and five years for Level MV roles.
Application Process
Closing date: 12:00 11/11/2025
Successful applicants will be invited to complete a Technical Assessment before interview.
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