The CSI Unit are recruiting - 'Enhanced CSIs'!

An exciting opportunity has opened for dedicated and passionate individuals ready to take their CSI career to the next level. If you’re motivated by solving crime and supporting victims when it matters most, this role is for you.

As an Enhanced CSI, you’ll be at the heart of major and serious crime investigations—assessing scenes, applying advanced forensic techniques, recovering crucial evidence, and providing expert forensic advice that shapes investigative outcomes.

Applicants will be required to evidence the following 6 essential criteria in the supporting statement section on the application (Max 150 words per criteria):

Successfully completed the Crime Scene Investigation National training course (Stage 1) external residential course or relevant equivalent.

Understand the full range and application of forensic opportunities in investigations including the wider roles and skills within forensics and to liaise accordingly throughout the process.

Ability to work on own initiative and/or as a team to deliver the objectives of the unit and deliver an efficient service to the customer.

Able to research incoming jobs and determine the needs of the Victim and the forensic opportunity in determining whether and when to attend.

Able to plan and carry out scene examinations, demonstrates photography skills. Ability to recognise and recover forensic evidence types and ability to enhance and recover fingerprints. Ensure contamination issues regarding recovery of evidence including DNS are adhered to.

Experience of dealing with members of the public and Officers in a variety of situations.

Greater Manchester Police is one of the largest police forces in the UK and is responsible for keeping its diverse population of almost three million people safe.

Greater Manchester is a vibrant region in the Northwest, spread over more than 1,200 sq km. Split over 10 metropolitan districts, it is billed as the most diverse city in Europe, whose residents draw on and contribute to its rich cultural legacy and collectively speak up to 200 different languages.

Recently awarded the ‘most improved force in the country’ after its latest police effectiveness, efficiency and legitimacy (PEEL) inspection in 2023, Greater Manchester Police remains committed to doing the basics of policing brilliantly, protecting the public, supporting victims and ensuring its workforce reflects the communities it serves.

GMP recognises that having a diverse workforce makes it more approachable and relevant to the public, and so we welcome applications from everyone.

Benefits:

As well as offering the chance of a rewarding career, there are other benefits to working for GMP.

Generous annual leave entitlement of 24 days, plus bank holidays, rising to 29 days after 5 years, and 32 after 10 years of service.

A competitive salary
Annual pay rise
Generous Pension
Maternity/paternity leave
Healthcare and wellbeing support
Opportunity to join GMP’s Sports and Social Club which offers a range of sporting activities
Emergency Services blue light card discount
Cycle Scheme
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Enhanced Crime Scene Investigator - Crime Scene Investigation Unit - Grade F - 568