Post Title: CSI Technical Compliance Officer
Contract type: FTC – 12 months
Rank/grade: E
Salary: Starting £42,220 + £6,920 London Weighting
Directorate/department: Specialist Operations/Forensic Services
Vetting level required: RV/CTC
Location: Bishopsgate
The City of London Corporation is currently undergoing a programme to ensure that our pay and reward practices are competitive and equitable across the whole organisation to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to thrive in the work that we do.
Who are we?
As City of London Police, we protect the people, businesses and infrastructure of the City of London, one of the most important and dynamic environments in the UK and globally. London City is the smallest borough in London, so does that make our job any less challenging? Absolutely not – because there’s so much going on.
City of London Police play a vital role in keeping the City of London diverse community safe. As a Police Staff Member you will be helping to making the city safer and deliver a valued service for those that live, work and visit the City.
Hybrid working - This Police Staff role adheres to Corporation of London’s hybrid working policy, which requires a 60% office attendance rate. The specifics of this will be discussed locally with your hiring manager if you’re successful for the role.
The City of London Police is keen to promote flexible working and will, subject to operational policing requirements, proactively consider all applications to work flexibly.
The City of London Police is committed to equality of opportunities and continuously strive for inclusivity within our Force. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, particularly from those who are disabled, have long-term health conditions, and/or are neurodivergent, those with Black, Asian and other Minority Ethnic backgrounds, female candidates, and LGBTQIA+ individuals.
About the team
Our Forensic Services team provides comprehensive forensic support to the wider Force and additional stakeholders. Crime Scene Investigation is one of four units within the department, sitting within our Specialist Operations directorate. It provides 24/7 capability through a small team of highly-skilled operational staff.
About the role
This role will form a crucial link between our operational CSIs and Quality Management team, liaising with both to ensure all our procedures, training and ongoing competence assessments are current and fit for purpose.
Responsibilities
In this role, you will:
- Support the CSI unit in complying with the FSR’s Code of Practice and ISO 17020
- Work with the CSI Quality Manager to agree the required standards of training and competence required for operational CSIs
- Design, deliver and maintain records of competency testing programmes.
- Develop and document standard operating procedures
- Maintain regular contact with counterparts in other Forces and partner organisations to establish regional and national practice.
Requirements
Your application will be scored against the criteria listed below for shortlisting. Please ensure that you reference your ability, knowledge and experience against these points in your application.
- Substantial experience of working in an operational forensic department within a police environment.
- Knowledge of ISO standards, the Forensic Science Regulator’s Code of Practice and all applicable legislation.
- The ability to work without supervision and demonstrate responsibility and initiative.
- Excellent skills in planning, organising and the ability to produce clear, concise reports and maintain records.
- Effective oral communication skills.
This vacancy is open only to those who have the right to work in the UK. Also, due to this role requiring RV/CTC level vetting, you need to have continuously resided in the UK for the last 3 years. This residency needs to be in the immediate 3 years prior to this application. If you do not meet this requirement, you are not eligible to apply for the role, due to nature of the vetting checks needed.
If you would like to discuss the role please contact: Andrew Walker (Forensics Manager) via Andrew.walker@cityoflondon.police.uk
Selection Process
As part of the initial application process, you will be asked to evidence how your experience, skills, and knowledge align with the points listed above in the ‘Requirements Section.’
The application and interview will be tested under Level 2 of the College of Policing Competency and Values Framework.
Applicants who fail to address the skills/knowledge/experience of the job description will not be considered.
The closing date for applications is 12th June 2026
Following shortlisting, successful candidates will be invited to attend a competency-based interview, anticipated to be held week commencing 22nd June 2026
We strive to ensure all our information and services are accessible to and useable by everyone. If you would like to receive any information in a different way, would like us to do anything differently to help you apply for our roles, or have any other questions, please get in touch with HR via hrservices@cityoflondon.police.uk
Benefits:
A diverse workforce improves the service we provide to our public by making us more approachable and relevant within our communities. This is why it’s vitally important that we recruit people from a wide range of communities and backgrounds with an understanding of cultural issues and a wide range of skills. We therefore particularly encourage female and people from Black, Asian and other Minority Ethnic communities to join us.
The way we work is changing. With a few exceptions most roles will be able to accommodate part time, job share and flexible working patterns. We can also offer hybrid working patterns of home and office based shift patterns. Feel free to speak to us about any flexible working requirements.
The Force has a number of Staff Support Networks that can offer you support and advice. Applicants are very welcome to contact the networks directly if they need any support or ask any question before they apply. For further information on the networks and their contact details please visit:
- LGPS Pension Scheme -Local Government Pension Scheme explained - Which?
- Access to Blue Light Card scheme -Welcome to Blue Light Card
- Discounts within the Square Mile specifically for City of London Police employees
- Free access to our Force Gym (with dedicated time for female colleagues throughout the week), Personal Training Instructors with a range of specialisms, and a large variety of fitness and wellbeing programmes
- 29 days’ annual leave + bank holidays, increasing up to 34 days with continuous service
- Season Ticket Loans
