Scenes of Crime Administrator
The Scientific Services Unit for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire (BCH), one of the leading Scientific Services Units in the country, has an exciting opportunity for you to join the unit as a Scene of Crime Administrator based at Milton Police Station, Cambridgeshire, in a full-time position.
The successful candidate will work alongside a team of Volume Crime Scene Examiners and Scenes of Crime Officers, providing vital administrative support to the SOC Hub.
The hours of work will be Monday – Thursday 0800 – 1600hrs and Friday 0800 – 1530hrs. Flexible working can be considered if successful.
The position is based at Milton Police Station, Milton, Cambridgeshire and is a fixed site role. As a new police station this offers the opportunity to work from a modern, purpose built location. Whilst you will be part of a tri-force team you will be required to work from this location; agile working is not suitable due to nature of the role. However, there may occasionally be a requirement to provide support to other SOC Hubs across BCH. As a result, you may be required to travel within the tri-force area from time to time.
The primary function of the Scenes of Crime department within BCH SSU is to attend crime scenes of varying complexity, from volume crime through to major investigations, where forensic examinations are undertaken and evidence recovered to support criminal investigations and court proceedings. As a Scenes of Crime Administrator, you will play a key role in maintaining the integrity of evidence entering the Criminal Justice System. Working closely with Crime Scene Examiners, you will oversee the receipt, recording, storage and movement of exhibits, ensuring compliance with exhibit handling procedures and maintaining accurate records throughout the evidential chain.
Considered a unit at the forefront of accreditation, BCH SSU SOC operates to ISO 17020 standards, quality fundamental to the delivery of reliable forensic services. Your attention to detail and commitment to maintaining accurate records will help ensure that evidence is managed effectively, preserved to the highest standards, and remains suitable for presentation within the criminal justice process.
We are also excited to also offer this role as a development opportunity to the right candidate. Subject to operational requirements and the completion of core administrative duties, there may be opportunities to attend crime scenes to observe Crime Scene Investigators undertaking examinations. BCH SSU utilises a vacancy-based career progression scheme to fill positions within the department at a higher level. This administrative role therefore offers a development pathway for individuals aspiring to become a Crime Scene Investigator. In addition to providing vital administrative support within a forensic environment, the post offers a unique opportunity to gain valuable knowledge, exposure, skills, and experience of forensic operations and crime scene examination. Successful candidates will develop an understanding of the CSI profession, helping to build a strong foundation for future career progression opportunities within our Scientific Services Unit.
We are seeking a highly motivated, resilient individual with a focus on providing a high-quality public service. Previous qualifications or experience within a forensic field is not required. Full training will be provided through mentoring, 1:1 sessions, online learning and provision of Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) documentation.
The successful candidate will be required to demonstrate an understanding and ability to follow procedures that are designed in line with the Forensic Regulator and ISO 17020. They will also need to be adaptable and flexible to process change within this high demand unit. Having a good eye for detail is advantageous to applicants for this role. The role requires the ability to be a good team player, flexible and take ownership of the responsibilities involved. IT skills are very important to the role and knowledge of excel, word, teams, outlook for email and case management systems are essential. You will also need to have good communication skills.
Daily duties can include but are not limited to
- Quality assessment checking of exhibits for accuracy and recording any errors found
- Processing exhibits for onward travel to other units within BCH Scientific Services and to external forensic providers
- Receiving and moving exhibits to long term storage areas within the SOC Hub and Property Management System
- Administrative support to CSIs
- Assisting with administrative stock checks and replenishment ordering
- Maintenance tasks within the administrative areas and recording of such
- Dealing with enquiries from Police Officers, Police Staff and partner agencies, both by telephone and face to face
The post holder will provide excellent customer service to the Police network in which we work and external partner agencies while managing a wide range of tasks and looking for ways to improve the service we deliver. Please see the attached role profile for further details of the responsibilities of this role.
Reasonable adjustments: There will be regular meetings between the staff in this role and their line manager at which any reasonable adjustments can be discussed that would assist the individual in meeting the requirements of the role.
Additional Advert Information
- Internal Applicants
To apply for this role, internal applicants must have successfully completed their probationary period.
If you qualify as an internal candidate within the advertising force, you may upload either your CV or the internal role summary form attached to this advert. - Vetting Process
Please note that, as part of the vetting process, the BCH Vetting Unit may need to contact your current line manager for a Supervisor Appraisal. This requirement aligns with the 2025 National Guidelines for Vetting (APP 6.5.18).
Examples of when this may apply include:- Transferring to another force
- Renewing vetting clearance
- Moving into a role requiring MV clearance (even if you currently hold MV clearance)
- Moving into or working in a role involving close contact with vulnerable individuals
If any of the above apply to you, please expect your line manager to be contacted when you submit your vetting application.
- Redeployment and Redundancy
This vacancy is open to employees at risk of redundancy and will remain available to redeployees until a final offer has been agreed and accepted.
Redeployees at risk of redundancy will take priority over all other applicants at any stage of the recruitment process. If successful, redeployees will remain on their home force’s terms and conditions. - Role Profile
We recommend downloading and saving a copy of the role profile, as it will no longer be accessible once the advert closes. - Commitment to Inclusion
As a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and able to be themselves. We provide workplace adjustments wherever needed so that all colleagues can thrive.
If you have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the role, you will be guaranteed an interview under the Offer an Interview Scheme.
