Post: Crime Scene
Investigator (CSI) - Scientific Support Unit
Salary: Scale 5-6 (£23,817 – £28,725) including 12.5% shift allowance and
approx. 260 hours weekend working enhancement per year
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Based at North Ormesby Police Station, Middlesbrough
The Scientific Support Unit at Cleveland Police provides the forensic
investigation services to the force. We are a dynamic team of specialists,
providing services in Crime Scene Investigation, Forensic Laboratory
Examination, Computer Forensics, Forensic Mobile Phone Examination and Digital
Media Analysis. The CSI role is an integral part of the investigative service
Cleveland Police provides to the residents of Cleveland.
An exciting opportunity
has arisen for a CSI post in the unit. CSI is one of those roles that rarely
become available and we are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated
individual who has an inquisitive and analytical nature to join our dedicated
and passionate team.
As a CSI you will attend a
wide range of crime and other incident scenes, ranging from volume crime such
as burglaries and stolen vehicles - to major and serious incidents such as
murders, sexual offences and robberies. Your role will be to gather and
maximise forensic evidence such as Fingerprints, DNA and trace evidence.
Applicants should be aware that this role may involve work that could be
described as severely distressing including attendance at Post Mortem
examinations.
You will be self-motivated
and able to work calmly and accurately under pressure. You should have
excellent communication skills and an aptitude for problem solving with
creative practical skills. Candidates should have successfully completed an
appropriate crime scene examination course, such as a degree in Crime Scene
Investigation (or relevant subject) or a recognised policing qualification in
the subject area. Some previous experience would also be advantageous but is
not essential.
Please note, successful
candidates will be required to provide fingerprints and DNA samples that will
be used to speculatively search against local and national databases.
Please click here to view the job description.
If you feel you have the
qualities we are looking for, we welcome your application. For further
information about the role we are happy for you to get in touch, please contact
the Scientific Support Unit on 01642 302445.
Please note that there is a requirement to take part in an on call rota once
the successful candidate is deemed competent in the role.
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.
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.