Crime Scene Manager (Forensic Services) - JRN: 20463
 

The role:

Salary Banding: £26,796 - £29,331 plus shift and on call allowances.

Contract Type: 12-month Secondment/Fixed Term Opportunity

 

The Forensic Services Department within Northumbria Police provides essential forensic support to all investigations and relies on skill and teamwork of all of our experienced and professional practitioners.   

 

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced forensic practitioner to join the Crime Scene Investigation Unit as a Crime Scene Manager for a 12-month Fixed Term Contract. We are looking for a Crime Scene Manager to manage the Force’s forensic response to complex, serious and major crime scenes to ensure appropriate forensic strategies and safe working practices are put in place that maximise the recovery of all potential evidence to support the investigation of crime.

 

In return for your dedication and experience, we offer 24 days’ leave, excluding bank holidays, increasing to 29 days for 5 years+ service.  We support our people inside and out of work – offering a very competitive pension scheme, 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 trained mental health first aiders on-site, an employee advice service and access to gyms in some stations.

 

Key Responsibilities

 

For key responsibilities please click here.

 

Person Specification

 

Suitable candidates will need to be able to demonstrate a passion for forensics, and determination to deliver a high performing service. 

 

All candidates should have the following;

  • At least five years operational experience within a crime scene investigation unit or relevant forensic field involved in complex and major crime investigations is essential including completion of accredited or vocational Crime Scene Investigator training.
  • Completion of accredited or vocational Crime Scene Manager training
  • An understanding of the role of the Forensic Science Regulator and forensic quality standards.
  • Current Full UK Driving Licence

Further desirable criteria include;

  • A specialism in a relevant crime scene investigation skill (e.g. covert forensics, Disaster Victim Identification, Chemical, Biological, Radioactive and Nuclear).
  • Demonstrable experience in mentoring new starters.

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.

 

Northumbria Police are currently undertaking a role and reward project in respect of all police staff posts. For further information please contact the Talent Acquisition team.

 

Vacancy Contact:  To discuss the position in more detail please contact Laura.Howe@northumbria.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 F
Location
North Tyneside
Hours
Full Time
Salary Range
x£26,796 to £29,331
Vacancy Description
 

The role:

Salary Banding: £26,796 - £29,331 plus shift and on call allowances.

Contract Type: 12-month Secondment/Fixed Term Opportunity

 

The Forensic Services Department within Northumbria Police provides essential forensic support to all investigations and relies on skill and teamwork of all of our experienced and professional practitioners.   

 

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced forensic practitioner to join the Crime Scene Investigation Unit as a Crime Scene Manager for a 12-month Fixed Term Contract. We are looking for a Crime Scene Manager to manage the Force’s forensic response to complex, serious and major crime scenes to ensure appropriate forensic strategies and safe working practices are put in place that maximise the recovery of all potential evidence to support the investigation of crime.

 

In return for your dedication and experience, we offer 24 days’ leave, excluding bank holidays, increasing to 29 days for 5 years+ service.  We support our people inside and out of work – offering a very competitive pension scheme, 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 trained mental health first aiders on-site, an employee advice service and access to gyms in some stations.

 

Key Responsibilities

 

For key responsibilities please click here.

 

Person Specification

 

Suitable candidates will need to be able to demonstrate a passion for forensics, and determination to deliver a high performing service. 

 

All candidates should have the following;

  • At least five years operational experience within a crime scene investigation unit or relevant forensic field involved in complex and major crime investigations is essential including completion of accredited or vocational Crime Scene Investigator training.
  • Completion of accredited or vocational Crime Scene Manager training
  • An understanding of the role of the Forensic Science Regulator and forensic quality standards.
  • Current Full UK Driving Licence

Further desirable criteria include;

  • A specialism in a relevant crime scene investigation skill (e.g. covert forensics, Disaster Victim Identification, Chemical, Biological, Radioactive and Nuclear).
  • Demonstrable experience in mentoring new starters.

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.

 

Northumbria Police are currently undertaking a role and reward project in respect of all police staff posts. For further information please contact the Talent Acquisition team.

 

Vacancy Contact:  To discuss the position in more detail please contact Laura.Howe@northumbria.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.