Post: Senior Forensic Laboratory Officer
Salary: Sc 6 / SO 1 (£30,783 - £35,982) (Career Graded)
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: North Ormesby
Applications are invited for the post of Senior Forensic Laboratory Officer to join a small but dynamic team of specialists providing wet forensic services for the Scientific Support Unit of Cleveland Police who in turn support the investigative function of Cleveland Police. The Forensic Laboratory team use a variety of specialist physical, chemical and technical processes to locate and recover forensic evidence and intelligence and this role is pivotal in the management and delivery of those services.
We would like to recruit a self-motivated, enthusiastic, flexible and organised person with an inquisitive and analytical nature. The workload is varied, fast-paced and challenging so an ability to learn, accept change and absorb new working practices is required. Candidates must have previous experience of working within a laboratory accredited to BS ISO/IEC 17025 and it would be preferable that they hold an accredited qualification in a forensic laboratory subject or related topic.
The successful candidate will have line management responsibility for the Forensic Laboratory Staff and will be required to mentor and support new and existing members of staff and assist in their professional development, including managing staff competency.
There will be occasions where visits to other locations, including crime scenes, is required. This may involve attending scenes of a sensitive, distressing, and traumatic nature.
Candidates must hold a current UK driving licence.
Please click here for the job description.
If you would like to discuss the role further please contact Natalie Wing on 07887825265.
The role of Senior Forensic Laboratory Officer requires that you have your fingerprints and DNA taken and these will be stored on the contamination elimination database. This requirement is written in to your contract.
Please click here to view further information and benefits on working for Cleveland Police.
If you are interested in applying for this role please progress your application via the link. Application forms should be completed no later than 23:55 on the specified closing date.
Interviews are scheduled to take place week commencing 11th November 2024.
Cleveland Police is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. All appointments will be made on merit.
Regardless of the applicant, this role is on current Cleveland Police Terms and Conditions as per Police Staff Council.