Level 2 Crime Scene Investigator
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We want to be the best at understanding and responding to our community’s needs. To do this we need the very best candidates from a wide range of backgrounds to apply to become part of our policing family.
We are looking for someone who is highly driven and motivated to #JoinUs as a Level 2 Crime Scene Investigator. Could you be who we are looking for in this key investigative role in a specialist unit?
About the team/department you will be joining:
The Level 2 Crime Scene Investigator roles will be based at one of the Crime Scene Investigation hubs at Ystrad Mynach Police Station
The Level 2 Crime Scene Investigator role will have the requirement to undertake examinations of various crime scenes across the South Wales and Gwent Police force region, including both volume and major crime and therein will be responsible for the recovery of all forensic evidence types.
About the role and your key responsibilities:
- To actively assist investigations by providing forensic advice and support.
- To deliver a specialist service to victims of crime, South Wales Police and Gwent Police and the wider Criminal Justice system.
- This role is not suitable for part time/job share workers due to operational requirements.
What skills and experience do we need you to bring to the role:
- Must have a recognised Level 1 CSI qualification.
- Must have the ability to communicate effectively with victims & witnesses.
- Must have good presentation skills and ability to produce accurate reports of a high standard and the ability to sketch accurately record diagrams.
- Must be competent in the production of evidence relating to an examination and the presentation of that evidence in court.
- Must be able to utilise specialist and technical equipment to high standard, for example cameras and equipment including various light sources and associated equipment necessary to perform the role.
- Must demonstrate ability for planning and implementation in relation to scene management and examinations.
- Must demonstrate ability and awareness of call demand management in relation to scene attendance and examination
The successful candidate must be willing to undertake vetting to RV Level.
Please note, if you are an internal candidate and subject to an ongoing PSD investigation, your appointment or placement in the role may be delayed pending an outcome. Whether the role is held open will be considered on a case-by-case basis
For further information please refer to attached role profile
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