About the Role
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Crime Scene Investigation Supervisor to deliver a comprehensive crime scene management and investigation service across the East Midlands region. Working under the direction of EMSOU-FS, you will play a key role in supporting serious and major crime investigations while ensuring the highest professional and ethical standards are upheld.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Supervising and supporting Tier 1 and Tier 2 Crime Scene Investigators on a day-to-day basis
- Leading and directing activity at complex, serious, and major crime scenes
- Maximising forensic opportunities and contributing to investigation strategies
- Ensuring compliance with ISO 17020 and Forensic Science Regulator Codes of Practice
- Monitoring staff performance, training, and development to maintain high standards
- Contributing to regional initiatives, innovation, and continuous improvement
- Providing specialist CSI support across a range of operational areas, including major incidents and covert activity
- Attending court to present evidence and professional findings when required
- Participating in an on-call rota and working across a 7-day operational pattern
Why This Role Matters
This role is critical in ensuring that forensic opportunities are fully realised to support the successful investigation of serious and major crime. Your leadership and expertise will directly impact the quality and effectiveness of crime scene investigations, helping to deliver justice and maintain public trust across the region.
What We’re Looking For
- Proven experience in crime scene investigation, including serious and complex scenes
- Strong leadership and supervisory skills with the ability to support and develop others
- In-depth understanding of forensic standards, procedures, and accreditation requirements
- Excellent decision-making and problem-solving abilities in high-pressure environments
- A commitment to professional standards, ethics, equality, diversity, and safeguarding
- Strong communication skills, including the ability to present evidence clearly in court
- Flexibility to work within a 7-day rota and respond to operational demands
Ready to take the next step?
We encourage you to review the full job description and person specification for more detail on this exciting opportunity and how to apply.
Please note; There will be a requirement to undertake a Biometrics assessment
