- S25-178 Evidence Related Property Officer - South (LC4-5)

Lancashire Constabulary is looking for an Evidence Related Property Officer to join our team.

Ever wondered what happens to items seized during investigations?

From storing vital evidence to reuniting stolen property with rightful owners, our Evidence Related Property Officer plays a crucial role in the justice process.

Every item logged is handled with the highest standards of integrity and security - ensuring that justice is served and victims get closure.

Working behind the scenes but making a big difference.

Key Responsibilities:

To ensure that all Evidence Related Property is transported, processed and stored in an appropriate, safe and secure manner, in accordance with the force policy and procedures, particularly those classified as high risk items ie hazardous substances, weapons, firearms, ammunition, cash & drugs.

To ensure that procedures are complied with and ensure a robust audit trail of property management is maintained for all items of ERP at all stages of the investigation process to deliver an efficient property management service and minimise risk to the reputation of the organisation, damage to prosecution cases and compensation claims.

To ensure that all items are labelled and packaged in accordance with the force policy and procedures and that a robust audit trail is maintained for all items booked in and out of the ERP store for transportation to Scientific Support, DMIU and other specialist departments.

Contribute to the development of efficient corporate systems and processes in relation to ERP procedures.

Work both independently and as part of a team to ensure work is completed to the required standard within agreed timescales.

To use Constabulary ICT systems in accordance with corporate procedures to maintain, input and extract data, ensuring all ERP records are up to date and information can be retrieved to provide management information from both computerised and manual systems.

To provide specialist advice and guidance where appropriate to staff, officers and other departments in relation to the storage, retention and disposal of ERP in accordance with force policy and procedures.

To provide training & briefings where appropriate to police officers and police staff.

To deal with ERP related enquiries from police officers, police staff, other departments and external agencies, members of the public and their representatives in a professional, courteous and considerate manner, both in writing and via the telephone.

Demonstrate safe manual handling of ERP items being transferred in and out and relocated within the ERP store.

Demonstrate safe handling of exhibits, managing the risks associated with the potential for exposure to hazardous substances.

To carry out any other duties which are consistent with the nature, responsibilities and grading of the post.

Please see the attached job specification for further details.

Vetting and Medical:

Successful applicants will be required to pass Recruitment Vetting prior to commencing their role. You will also be subject to a medical assessment.

Benefits:

25 - 31 days annual leave (role dependant) plus 8 bank holidays pro rata
Local Government Pension Scheme with contributions from 5.5% to 12.5% depending on your salary
Sick pay provisions
Generous maternity / paternity and adoption leave entitlements
Option to become a member of the onsite unions
Discounts from various retailers via the Blue Light Scheme
Access to on-site-gyms – HQ
Cycle to work scheme
Support from our Health and Wellbeing Centre including Welfare Officers, Counselling, Physiotherapy and Mental Health Peer Supporters
Hybrid / Agile working (role dependant)

Closing date: Thursday 19th June 2025 at 10am.

Please note if you are put on a reserve list or offered the role on a temporary basis, you will need to get support from your line manager.

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.

PLEASE NOTE, AGENCY EMPLOYEES VOLUNTEERS AND SPECIALS ARE UNABLE TO APPLY FOR INTERNAL VACANCIES.

Before you complete the online application, we would advise you to read the attached Information and Guidance documents.