Senior Crime Scene Investigator

Norfolk and Suffolk Constabularies Joint Forensic Services Department provide a vital supporting role to operational police work which directly impacts on crime reduction and detection.

As Senior Crime Scene Investigator you will have responsibility for line and professional management and development of Crime Scenes Investigators and Trainee Crime Scene Investigators, to deliver high quality, customer-focused crime scene services.

You will act in the role of Crime Scene Manager and ensure that appropriate forensic support is provided to major and serious crime investigation. You will also provide professional advice to Senior Investigating Officers and other customers of Forensic Services and actively lead work towards ISO 17020 accreditation.

We are looking for applicants who can offer the following attributes:

It is essential that applicants meet the following criteria:

Proven background in Crime Scene Examination, including successful completion of nationally recognised Crime Scene Examination courses (to CSI Stage 2 level or equivalent) and demonstrable major crime experience

Minimum 4 years’ experience as a Crime Scene Examiner

Proven good performance record as a Crime Scene Examiner

Demonstrate a good degree of self-motivation, the ability to use own initiative and proven problem solving skills

Good interpersonal and team working skills, able to deal with people at all levels

Full driving licence due to use of a police vehicle and need to carry and transport equipment

Ability to work outside normal hours, work a shift pattern including weekends, bank holidays and provide on call cover outside of shifts as part of a rota

Basic keyboard skills and a working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite

It is desirable that applicants meet the following criteria:

Professional qualification in management skills

Professional qualification in crime scene examination

Experience of ISO Quality Management System