Forensic Collision Investigator - Forensic Collision Reconstruction Unit - Grade F/G - 79
Do you have a flair for problem solving? Do you think you could reconstruct the scene of a collision? Then this role may be the chance for you to showcase those skills. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a specialised area of policing.
The Forensic Collision Reconstruction Unit is a small team of Police officers and Staff within Forensic Services who provide 24 / 7 cover of the entire force area from their base in Atherton, Wigan*.
* Please note locations are under review and there may be a possibility of an additional FCRU office being located in Chadderton.
In the role of a Forensic Collision Investigator, you are a critical part of the investigation of serious/fatal collisions. You will be deployed to
• Fatal road traffic collisions.
• Collisions where injuries are life threatening
• Any PVA / PIA that involves a fatality, serious injury or a serious breach of Driving Standards policy.
The role requires extensive academic study and the successful candidate will be required to attend a variety of training courses often out of force and residential.
A high level of maths is required for the role and therefore the individual should have a minimum of GCSE Maths (Grade C or above).
The collisions attended by the unit often result in complex files being prepared for Criminal, Coronial and Civil courts where the Collision Investigator will be called upon to present their evidence as an expert witness.
If you would like to apply for this role, please upload your CV detailing the below information only. (There is no need to evidence all the criteria on the Job Description).
- A section about yourself.
- Qualifications (with specific reference to maths)
- Employment history
- An example of when you have liaised with multiple individuals and dealt with queries on own initiative.
- An example of when you have had a flexible approach and been willing to work outside normal working hours at short notice.
- An example of a time when you have produced accurate and concise written work within specified timelines
- An example of a time when you have given evidence in court or presented information to a panel / audience.
- An example which demonstrates your ability to use IT skills.
If you do not evidence the above your application will not be progressed.
Attached is a shift pattern which attracts a 14% shift allowance, 12.41% weekend enhancement and an on call allowance (7 on calls in an 8 week period).
Any recruitment queries please email louise.roberts@gmp.police.uk.