EXT- RS590 Crime Scene Surveyor
Crime Scene Surveyor
Imaging Unit
Regional Scientific Support Services
Calder Park, Wakefield
1 permanent position.
West Yorkshire Police, the lead Force for the Yorkshire and the Humber Regional Scientific Support Services, is looking to recruit a Crime Scene Surveyor to be based at Calder Park, Wakefield.
In this role, you will provide a crime scene surveyor and AutoCad plan-drawing service to meet the investigative requirements of all four Forces within the Yorkshire and Humber region.
This opportunity would suit those with a CAD Technician's background, a solid knowledge of general Surveying principles, AutoCAD drawing production in 2D and ideally 3D, and experience of various survey disciplines and GPS. Ideally, applicants will also have knowledge of Ordnance Survey Mapping as well as an in-depth knowledge gained from working in a surveying/drafting environment.
To be considered, applicants must be competent in two or more of the following surveying methods:
• Producing plans, sections or 2D elevations in AutoCAD.
• Digital map production - ideally in a CAD or equivalent G.I.S package.
• 3D representations using 3D CAD or 3D modelling software.
• 3D laser scanning or total station surveys.
To ensure efficient crime scene surveying processes, the role requires a flexible approach to working hours. In addition, applicants must hold a full current UK driving licence and must also be prepared to travel for business purposes.
The role is predominantly office based - producing maps and plans for court cases, with approximately 20% to 30% of the time spent at scenes - collecting measurements and 3D scan data from which plans would be created.
The role attracts the following benefits:
o Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). The scheme provides members with a future income, independent of share prices and stock market fluctuations, with tax efficient savings and lower National Insurance Contributions. Further information: www.lgpsmember.org.
o AVCs - Additional Voluntary Contributions to pension: tax free - salary sacrifice.
o 29 to 34 days paid holiday plus bank holidays.
o Flexitime working: flexible hours plus up to an additional 26 days per year accrued time off.
o Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): a confidential service that provides all employees with complimentary access to a complete support network that offers expert advice and compassionate guidance 24/7 - both online and over the telephone. Online resources include educational resources, webinars, health trackers/plans and articles from industry leading experts. Over the telephone resources include advice, guidance and listening. The service is confidential and allows access to qualified professionals on matters such as stress and anxiety, family issues, work related issues, debt problems, and legal matters.
o Cycle to Work Scheme: this is a salary sacrifice scheme which enables employees to hire bicycles. The hire cost is free from income tax and National Insurance Contributions. Further information: www.cycle2work.info
o Blue Light membership: providing those within the emergency services and social care sector with discounts both online and on the high street. Discounts range from large national retailers to local businesses in a wide range of categories such as holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones and more.
Please note that due to the nature of the role, the appointed candidate will be required to provide biometric samples (fingerprints and DNA) for inclusion on the respective Police elimination databases. This is for routine speculative searching purposes.
Closing date for applications: 23:55 hours on 5th May 2024.
The post is suitable for job share.
No Shift Allowance
Please apply using the below link
RS590 Crime Scene Surveyor **External** - West Yorkshire Police (tal.net)