- S24-473 Forensic Investigation Submissions Officer (LC5-7)
Lancashire Constabulary’s Scientific Support Department is seeking a Forensic Investigation Submissions Officer to be based at Hutton Headquarters. The site is accessible by public transport and there is also free car parking on site. This post is temporary until 31/03/2025
The purpose of a Forensic Submissions Officer is to maximise the effectiveness of forensic submissions by commissioning and coordinating forensic work requests and evaluating submissions with respect to, the viability of the request, the investigation need / demand and its overall cost, both in terms of external expenditure and internal resources.
Daily responsibilities include monitoring and assessing forensic submissions, evaluating, authorising, and negotiating estimates from external Forensic Service Providers, ascertaining cost effectiveness, and developing examination strategies which consider best evidence, value for money and evidential outcomes.
Forensic Submission Officers require excellent communication skills, the ability to provide scientific advice for a wide range of disciplines and be able to maintain accurate computerised records involving financial information and performance data.
This role requires a broad spectrum of responsibilities. The post holder will be required to multi-task and manage their workload effectively.
Candidates applying for Lancashire Constabulary should be aware that the use of online 'Artificial Intelligence' (AI) systems such as ChatGPT to generate application answers is NOT permitted, any candidate found to have submitted an application form using online 'AI' software to generate answers will be removed from the recruitment process with immediate effect. This may result in future applications with the Constabulary also being rejected, based on integrity.
Further details of the requirements and duties of the post can be found on the attached Role Profile.
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).
Please note, as a condition of your appointment you must undergo and pass RV Vetting.
Before you complete the online application, we would advise you to read the attached Information and Guidance documents.
THE CLOSING DATE FOR THIS VACANCY IS THURSDAY 31ST OCTOBER 2024 AT 10AM.