RS667 Crime Scene Investigation Supervisor**External**
THIS VACANCY IS ADVERTISED EXTERNALLY
Crime Scene Investigation Supervisor
Regional Scientific Support Services
Various Locations
West Yorkshire Police, as the lead Force for the Yorkshire and Humber Regional Scientific Support Services, is looking to recruit a number of Crime Scene Investigation Supervisors to be based at Sheffield, Leeds and potentially other location's across the region.
We are seeking positive and motivated individuals, capable of displaying high standards of leadership to manage teams of Crime Scene Investigators and Senior Crime Scene Investigators. In this exciting and challenging role, you will lead a team of operational staff in providing an effective and efficient response to volume, serious and major crime; offering specialist advice regarding forensic and evidential recovery issues, and effectively delivering the role of Crime Scene Manager.
Eligible candidates must have extensive experience in a relevant operational environment. You will also need a detailed knowledge of the practical application of forensic science; expert knowledge of the techniques used to examine and manage serious and major crime scenes, and an understanding of the investigative response to such incidents, incorporating ISO accreditation and standards.
In order to be considered for the role, you must have demonstrated both competence and performance in attending and examining crime scenes and managing crime scene examination processes and resources.
The successful candidate will also be able to demonstrate good communication skills and have an aptitude for working in a diverse community. You must also have the ability to deal with the effects of crime on yourself and others, which can range from dealing appropriately with distressed victims through to the impact on individuals of scenes of extreme violence.
A knowledge of and ability to operate computer packages including casework management systems, crime systems, and Excel and Word is also essential to this role.
Successful candidates must be able to equitably contribute to the designated shift pattern and participate in a call-out rota, have the ability to carry out visual quality controls, and have a flexible approach to borderless working to ensure a full regional crime scene investigation service.
It is essential that you hold a full UK/European manual driving licence and are able to work in physically and mentally challenging environments.
This role will attract 14% shift allowance, stand-by payments, and weekend working enhancements, as applicable.
A succession list of candidates meeting the required standard will be held for a period of 12 months. Temporary contracts to cover periods of maternity or other long term absence, may also be offered.
Any shift enhancements/weekend allowances are based on the published Force pattern any deviations from this could mean the enhancements/allowances may differ or not apply, for full details please refer to staff Terms & Conditions.
The 2024 version of the Competency Values Framework applies to this process. Please disregard the old link to the 2016 version which is contained in the role profile.
This vacancy will close 17th June at 23.55 hours.