The role
The successful candidate will be required to provide a reception service and administration function for the Digital Forensic Unit (DFU). This will predominantly involve maintaining the DFU reception and storage areas and coordinating the receipt, movement and storage of all digital exhibits whilst ensuring they are recorded in accordance with Force policy and DFU quality management system.
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 trained mental health first aiders on-site, an employee advice service and access to gyms in some stations.
What will I be doing?
The DFU Coordinator will be responsible for the supervision of 2 x Year in Industry Placement Students (YIIP) which operate in the reception area, coordinating daily duties and liaising with Universities in relation to the progress of YIIPs whilst in post. Annual recruitment processes will also be conducted in conjunction with HR.
Other duties such as the purchasing of supplies and operational items and the management of stock levels will be performed by the DFU Coordinator as will the direction of enquiries in line with customer requirements.
What do I need?
Although internal training will be provided, candidates will be expected to have computer literacy prior to taking up the role.
Qualifications / Experience
• GCSE Maths and English required
• Working Knowledge of the Microsoft office suite
• Administrative experience
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong communication skills
• Good organisational skills
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:
If you would like to discuss the role in more detail please contact Digital Forensic Unit Manager by telephoning 0191 4373507.
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 race, sexual orientation, religion, gender, disability or age.