About the Role:
CSI’s are trained to a high standard to ensure the best evidence is available to the investigation and to the Criminal Justice System, using a variety of methods to recover physical evidence such as friction ridge detail, DNA, footwear marks and trace evidence.
Your role will be to process all types of crime scenes using specialist, approved
techniques to visualise, capture and recover digital and trace evidence,
and gather information and intelligence as part of an investigation.
Your responsibilities will be and not limited to:
- Support investigations through the preservation, assessment and
recovery of evidence at all crime types using a multitude of
forensic techniques which may link an individual to the scene. - Observe, assess and record all aspects of a crime scene and the immediate environment, ensuring that all findings are available to support the wider investigation.
- Handle exhibits from investigations in line with agreed protocols to maintain the integrity, continuity and security of evidence in support of investigative processes and court proceedings.
- Co-ordinate CSI deployments using Police systems including RMS, CMP and Microsoft Teams.
- Prepare and present evidence, including, but not limited to, written statements, scene examination reports, oral presentation at court and prepare exhibits for onward submission to the laboratories.
- Provide specialist forensic advice and support to investigators, developing and implementing short term plans and objectives which support the objectives of the wider investigation. At the earliest opportunity, ensure that investigating officers are made aware of the forensic potential of a crime scene.
- Deliver training to key stakeholders in relation to crime scene investigations to improve knowledge and understanding of the associated processes, sharing best practice locally, regionally and nationally to aid collaboration and continuous improvement.
- To be fully conversant with the relevant sections of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act (PACE) and its Codes of Practice, ensuring that the correct legislation relating to Powers of Entry and Seizure are applied. To be fully conversant and remain compliant with the Forensic Science Regulator (FSR) Code of Practice.
- Partake in regular competency assessments such as practical mock scenes, peer reviews and knowledge checks to comply with FSR Codeof Practice.
- To be aware of Force policies on Equal Opportunities, Health and Safety and Data Protection and comply with the legislation and the standards of “good practice”.
- To give regular and effective service.
If you are interested in this role and would like more information please take a look at the role profile attached.
This role has been identified as requiring mandatory Psychological Screening, please refer to the - Psychological Screening -
What's on Offer:
As members of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary police staff you will have access to a wide benefits package, including but not limited to:
- Family friendly policies supporting those with caring responsibilities.
- Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 24 days in addition to public holidays, rising to 29 after five years’ service.
- Access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities.
- Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Retail, holiday and leisure discounts through Hampshire Police Leisure and Sports Club or Blue Light Card.
- Excellent wellbeing support and access to Employee Assistance Programme.
- Staff representation groups and inclusion network.
- Eye test vouchers.
Essential Qualifications:
Educated to QCF Level 3 in Chemistry, Biology or other relevant science subject OR significant work experience deemed to have brought the postholder to a comparable level.
Essential Experience:
- Significant experience in a related field, examples may include:
Forensic work. - General science/laboratory work.
- Extensive, detailed investigative work.
- Experience in a Criminal Justice role.
Full UK driver's licence is essential.
Competencies and Personal Qualities:
We are Emotionally Aware - Level 1
We Take Ownership - Level 1
We Collaborate - Level 1
We Analyse Critically - Level 2
We are Innovative and Open Minded - Level 1
You should also be aware of the values of Courage, Respect and Empathy, and Public Service.
Application and Interview
If you’ve never completed a competency-based application or interview before, make sure you read each competency or value in detail, research the STAR (situation, task, action, result) format and use it when giving evidence. This candidate guidance for completing an application form will assist you.
