Support Services Administrator - Forensics - JRN 10793
 

The role:
Salary Banding: £18,499 to 19,044

In return for your dedication and experience, we offer 23 days’ leave, excluding bank holidays, increasing to 28 days for 5 years+ service.  We support our people inside and out of work – offering a very competitive pension scheme, childcare vouchers, and discounts on shopping and eating out thanks to the Blue Light Card. And to take care of your physical and mental well-being, we’ve invested in extensive paid sick leave, trained mental health first aiders on-site, an employee advice service and access to gyms in some stations.  

What will I be doing?

Based within Northumbria Police Forensic Services at Peterlee, you will be an integral part of the team providing support to the management of forensic submissions, including DNA samples and crime scene exhibits.

This role is critical in ensuring forensic exhibits are managed within legislative and contractual requirements to provide effective support to the Criminal Justice System.

You will provide advice and support to investigating officers submitting forensic exhibits and you will be responsible for the documentation and integrity of those exhibits. In addition, you will manage forensic results and the invoices associated with the analysis.


What do I need?

Excellent communication skills are essential as well as the ability to manage a variety of tasks with minimum supervision.  You will have all of the skills required to work well within a fast moving and regularly changing environment, as part of a closely aligned support team.  

For further information please see the role profile: Support Services Administrator (Forensics).docx


Vetting level: 
Recruitment Vetting (RV) 
Applicants must be a resident of the UK for a minimum period of 3 years to ensure vetting checks can be successfully performed. 
A job offer will be dependent upon vetting clearance, medical information and references. 

 If you have any queries with regard to the application process please contact the Talent Acquisition Team by email at careers@northumbria.pnn.police.uk
 
All staff including those appointed on fixed term contracts must successfully complete their probationary period before they are eligible to apply for a Northumbria Police vacancy.

Vacancy Contact: 
To discuss the position in more detail please contact Linzi Howarth, Forensic Submissions Supervisor by email at 9320@northumbria.pnn.police.uk or Jackie Leadbitter, Identification Manager by email at 4662@northumbria.pnn.police.uk

Northumbria Police fully supports a policy of equal opportunities and we welcome applications from suitably qualified people from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. Appointments are based on merit alone

 

Vacancy Type
Police Staff
Rank/Grade
Grade B
Hours
Reduced Hours
Salary Range
x£18,499 to £19,044
Vacancy Description
 

The role:
Salary Banding: £18,499 to 19,044

In return for your dedication and experience, we offer 23 days’ leave, excluding bank holidays, increasing to 28 days for 5 years+ service.  We support our people inside and out of work – offering a very competitive pension scheme, childcare vouchers, and discounts on shopping and eating out thanks to the Blue Light Card. And to take care of your physical and mental well-being, we’ve invested in extensive paid sick leave, trained mental health first aiders on-site, an employee advice service and access to gyms in some stations.  

What will I be doing?

Based within Northumbria Police Forensic Services at Peterlee, you will be an integral part of the team providing support to the management of forensic submissions, including DNA samples and crime scene exhibits.

This role is critical in ensuring forensic exhibits are managed within legislative and contractual requirements to provide effective support to the Criminal Justice System.

You will provide advice and support to investigating officers submitting forensic exhibits and you will be responsible for the documentation and integrity of those exhibits. In addition, you will manage forensic results and the invoices associated with the analysis.


What do I need?

Excellent communication skills are essential as well as the ability to manage a variety of tasks with minimum supervision.  You will have all of the skills required to work well within a fast moving and regularly changing environment, as part of a closely aligned support team.  

For further information please see the role profile: Support Services Administrator (Forensics).docx


Vetting level: 
Recruitment Vetting (RV) 
Applicants must be a resident of the UK for a minimum period of 3 years to ensure vetting checks can be successfully performed. 
A job offer will be dependent upon vetting clearance, medical information and references. 

 If you have any queries with regard to the application process please contact the Talent Acquisition Team by email at careers@northumbria.pnn.police.uk
 
All staff including those appointed on fixed term contracts must successfully complete their probationary period before they are eligible to apply for a Northumbria Police vacancy.

Vacancy Contact: 
To discuss the position in more detail please contact Linzi Howarth, Forensic Submissions Supervisor by email at 9320@northumbria.pnn.police.uk or Jackie Leadbitter, Identification Manager by email at 4662@northumbria.pnn.police.uk

Northumbria Police fully supports a policy of equal opportunities and we welcome applications from suitably qualified people from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. Appointments are based on merit alone