ID Bureau Officer

An exciting opportunity has arisen for the position of ID Bureau Officer based within the Force Identification Bureau based at Lloyd House, Birmingham.

The successful candidate will be required to be involved in the completion of identification procedures, predominantly by the use of video images. Whilst based at Lloyd House, the role involves travel across the West Midlands area to Police premises and other force areas. The successful applicant will need to complete Personal Safety Training and pass a driving assessment to drive the department vehicle to deal with prisoners and solicitors within Home office establishments and attend court to give evidence.

The roll deals with confidential matters so the dealing with police officers and suspects must be dealt with in the utmost integrity.

The position incorporates the need to deal with enquiries from police officers and staff, both in person and by telephone, in addition to operating a number of IT systems associated with identification processes which include PROMAPS, Photoshop, Premier Pro and Video Witness, the delivery of training is also a further requirement.

Suspect image capture at Police premises
Suspect image capture at various Prison locations across the Force other Force areas using the Identification Bureau vehicle
Compile Witness Albums to current legislation
Foil image capture, including use of portable equipment at locations across the Force
Format and compile Video procedures including “covert” parades and those including the concealment and or replication of distinctive features.
Conduct Video Witness Viewings, including those requested by external Forces and Agencies at locations across the Force
Conduct Group Identification procedures at locations across the Force
Production of Video Identification packages for operational staff
Completion of relevant statement and reports
Advise Police Officer and Staff in relation to both technical and legal aspects of the Identification process
Deliver Identification training to Police Officers and Staff across the Force
Quality assure images captured by operational personnel
Ensure that Identification equipment is maintained to a suitable standard at all locations
Prepare evidence and attend court and give evidence when required
Management of Digital Interview Recording systems

Essential:

Computer literate with an understanding of Photoshop
Good written communication skills
Interpersonal skills at a high level in a face to face situation with an ability to be assertive.
Initiative and self-discipline

Desirable:

It is desirable that the candidate has a working knowledge of PACE Code D and related policy and procedure
An understanding of Identification software applications eg: PROMAPS
Ability to work under pressure with competing demands

Essential Skills:

Has ability to manage own workload, prioritising tasks to enable deadlines to be met.
Demonstrates a high level of understanding of and commitment to diversity and equality as they relate to staff, colleagues and/or members of the public. Displays respect for the needs and feelings of others
Driving licence with the ability to drive a transit type vehicle

Desirable Skills:

Effective communication and presentation skills.
Able to provide data, analyse trends and advise accordingly.
Partnership working experience – internal and external.

The post is currently based at Lloyd House, Birmingham.

The hours of Work will be between Monday to Friday between 0800 – 2100 hours and 1000 – 18:00 Hours at weekends and Bank Holidays on a rota basis

Vetting: Successful applicants will be required to pass Recruitment Vetting and Counter Terrorism Clearance scrutiny prior to commencing their role, this will include a full background & financial disclosure as part of the vetting process.

Medical: Appointment to this role will be dependent upon successfully medical checks, which may include a drugs test and if required a fitness test.

Prospective officers and staff must be held to a higher standard of behaviour and accountability than members of the public, and that therefore their right to privacy can be fettered in certain circumstances. This is to ensure that members of the police are fully aware and accountable for the unique powers entrusted to them and the standards of professional behaviour they swear to uphold.

West Midlands Police is a Disability Confident Leader - the highest level an organisation can achieve under the scheme run by the Department of Work and Pensions. As part of our commitment we operate a ‘Disability Confident Interview Scheme’ - all candidates who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role will be offered an interview.

It is important to note that there may be occasions where it is not practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people who meet the essential criteria for the job. For example: in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. In these circumstances, the employer could select the candidates who best meet the essential criteria for the job, as they would do for non-disabled applicants.

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