Lancashire Constabulary is looking for a Drugs Examination Officer to join our team. The successful candidate will be a motivated individual who will support the Drugs Unit in delivering a comprehensive drug analysis service across the North West region.
Key Responsibilities:
- Examine a range of Drugs of abuse using approved methods whilst maintaining the integrity and continuity of recovered items. Produce accurate contemporaneous case notes to assist in Police investigations.
- Demonstrate an awareness of current and emerging drug related legislation including Misuse of Drugs Act 1971, Misuse of Drugs Regulations (including amendments and additions) and associated legislation.
- Provide advice, guidance and operational support on matters relating to Drugs Analysis and Examination when required.
- Assist with the delivery of internal and external forensic drug awareness training for Police Staff, Police Officers and student to ensure high professional standards and support their effective deployment.
- Prepare factual statements and give evidence in court when required.
Please see the attached job specification for further details.
Skills and Experience:
- Excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills both written and verbal and must be able to work with colleagues and members of other agencies.
- Experience of working on own initiative, investigating problems, developing solutions and taking appropriate timely action to resolve them.
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality when dealing with sensitive/illicit material.
- Experience of producing accurate written information that demonstrates a high level of attention to detail.
- Willingness to undertake relevant training to maintain accreditation and to develop self within the role.
Vetting and Medical:
Please be aware, as a condition of your appointment you must undergo and pass Recruitment Vetting (RV). Please be aware there is a minimum 3 year UK residency requirement for Recruitment vetting and you must be 18 years old at the point of applying. Successful applicants will also be subject to a medical assessment.
**Please be aware there is a minimum 3 year UK residency required for Recruitment Vetting.
Upon successful appointment as per the job specification, you will be required to provide your DNA for elimination purposes, this will be held against the Contamination Elimination Database (CED).
Benefits:
- 25 - 31 days annual leave (role dependant) plus 8 bank holidays pro rata
- Local Government Pension Scheme with contributions from 5.5% to 12.5% depending on your salary
- Sick pay provisions
- Generous maternity / paternity and adoption leave entitlements
- Option to become a member of the onsite unions
- Discounts from various retailers via the Blue Light Scheme
- Access to on-site-gyms – HQ
- Cycle to work scheme
- Support from our Health and Wellbeing Centre including Welfare Officers, Counselling, Physiotherapy and Mental Health Peer Supporters
- Hybrid / Agile working (role dependant)
Closing date: Monday 28th September 2026 at 10am.
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