Calling all Forensic Science students in the East Midlands area - your next opportunity awaits with Leicestershire Police!
Join the Forensic Services team at East Midlands Special Operations Unit (EMSOU) on a Fixed Term Contract for 10 months and get hands on experience of a career in a fascinating and fast paced field!
This opportunity is open to current undergraduate students seeking a year in industry placement as part of their degree programme.
Working alongside experienced professionals in a dynamic law enforcement environment, you'll develop your research, analytical and investigative skills, contribute to meaningful projects and gain unique insight into the vital role forensic science plays in supporting criminal investigations.
Take your first step into the world of forensic science and make a real difference from day one!
What you’ll be doing:
- You will design, implement and report on specific projects to support the department.
- You will produce comprehensive written reports detailing background research and provide structured conclusions.
- You will use a range of media to provide briefings packs.
The must haves:
- You must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline but not limited to Forensic Science, Chemistry, Biology.
- You must be able to problem solve, make effective decisions & manage your time effectively to prioritise workload.
- You must have experience delivering written reports and verbal briefings.
- You will be required to be security cleared to SC/MV level prior to starting in this post.
You will be based at Hucknall with flexibility to travel to Annesley (Nottinghamshire).
Who we are
At Leicestershire Police it’s not just patrolling the streets. Just as important as our uniformed officers is our dedicated team of professional and support staff working behind the scenes. It’s these skilled people, people like you who contribute to the policing of Leicestershire.
To understand how you can make a difference visit our careers website. We have a range of reward and benefits available to all our employees.
EMSOU are a collaborative unit of officers and staff tackling the most serious, organised, and violent crime, counter terrorism and extremism and providing forensic services on behalf of the region. We celebrate difference, encourage diversity of thought, and continually review our processes to maintain fairness, equality, and transparency. We aim to attract and retain the most talented people and we actively encourage applications from under-represented groups.
Encouraging a healthy work-life balance and flexibility is central to our success and wherever possible we will consider job-share, part-time, agile working, and flexible working arrangements. We want to create an environment where everyone can achieve their full potential, and this applies equally during our recruitment process.
Click here to find out more about EMSOU - a commitment to inclusion, diversity, and equality & we celebrate difference, encourage diversity of thought.
What’s next
Please click APPLY to complete your application telling us how you meet the criteria by highlighting your skills and experience using real life examples.
To support you with your application we have provided some application guidance and our recruitment process.
Applications should reflect your own skills and experience. While AI may be used to support drafting, responses must be authentic and personal. Generic, copied or misleading applications may not be progressed.
If you want a chat about how we can help you throughout the recruitment process and your career with us, get in touch with the Talent Acquisition Team: talent@derbyshire.police.uk
Vacancy closes Friday 27 November 2026 at 23:55
