We are welcoming applications for the role of Level 2 Crime Scene Investigator with Dorset Police based at the following location(s): Poole Police Station (PS), Weymouth Police Station (MJ), Other - Recruiting into a CSI 'Bank' for future CSI Posts in Dorset, Avon and Somerset, Wiltshire and Devon and Cornwall.
Salary: Scale E/BAR/F - Starts at £27,789 rising by yearly increments to a maximum of £36,996 per annum
Please note that the above salary is based on working 37 hours per week. If this role is part-time or you are appointed on a part-time basis your salary will be prorated to reflect this.Exceptions to starting salary may apply if you are an existing Devon & Cornwall or Dorset Police Staff employee substantively posted to a role at the same Scale.
Type of employment: Fixed Term, Internal Secondment
Type of working arrangement: Static-Worker - A Static-Worker has little or no opportunity to work remotely as they need to carry out their work at a specific force premises, this could be for a number of reasons including the location of equipment. /*generated inline style */
Temporary Role Duration: 2 years from start date
If you are not currently a police staff employee and are successful for this post, you will be offered a Fixed Term contract.
Please note that applicants applying for an internal or external secondment should seek support from their current line manager for their temporary release from their substantive role before applying. External secondment requests will need to be supported by the Force Executive. At the end of the secondment the successful applicant(s) would return to their substantive role. However, if in the meantime the releasing department is subject to review, the successful applicant(s) would be included in that review as if still in post.
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To provide an effective and efficient Crime Scene Investigation capability to the SW Regional Forces.
To attend all categories of crime scene and associated locations to conduct scientific examinations with the objective of identifying, recording and recovering physical and digital forensic evidence and intelligence information. To conduct additional post scene activity to enable effective processing of evidence and intelligence information.
To take responsibility for gathering information from relevant sources to ascertain the circumstances of incidents and the requirement to attend locations; including liaison with officers, members of the public and victims of crime as required to secure effective co-operation and co-ordination of scene investigations.
To conduct risk assessments of scenes and forensic evidence and to ensure that all safety precautions are taken and documented when in situations which may present a health hazard.
In addition to the Dorset posts, South West Forensics are recruiting for a CSI 'Bank', which will be used to fill future vacancies in Avon and Somerset, Devon and Cornwall and Wiltshire during the next 12 months.
Please see job description for full details.
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Want to know more about this role?
Further detail regarding this role and the essential requirements can be found within the job description attached below.
If you think this may be the role for you and would like further information, please contact:
Hiring Line Manager: Katherine Baldwin - Head of Southwest Forensic Services
Email Address:
Telephone Number: N/A
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What you get if you join us:
If you work for us, you will get access to:
1. A competitive salary with yearly increments.
2. Access to heavily subsidised gym membership that will provide you access to police site gyms throughout the counties.
3. Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme for discounts and services (requires a one-off payment of £5).
4. Company sick pay.
5. Competitive local government pension scheme.
6. Job related equipment, as required.
7. Free onsite parking at many police sites throughout the counties.
8. Access to Group insurance scheme (via salary sacrifice scheme).
9. Support networks, free Employees' Assistance Programme, Occupational Health and wellbeing services.
10. Development and training opportunities.
11. Supportive and flexible training plan, including regular check-ins throughout your initial period of joining us to ensure you are up to speed with the role and getting the support you need.
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Annual Leave Entitlement:
25 days a year leave entitlement, with an increase to 30 days after 5 years continuous employment, plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part time employees).
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Additional Information
Proposed Shift Pattern: CSI 8 week Shift – 22KB Opens in a new window
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Recruitment Process
Application Stage:
To apply for this role, click the 'apply' button below, you will then be taken to a registration page. Please complete this registration form to create an account, once created you will be taken to the application.
Already have an account? If you have previously created an account, please click 'login' at the bottom of the page next to the 'submit registration' button. Once logged in, you will be taken to the application.
Once registered, you will have to complete an eligibility form to apply. If eligible, you will move to the application form stage where you will evidence your suitability for this post. The closing date for applications is 20/09/2024, 12:00.
Selection Stage:
The selection for this role will consist of Shortlisting, Interview and Assessment .
Applications will be anonymised and then shortlisted by the shortlisting panel. Following the shortlisting you will be notified of the recruitment decision via email along with feedback on your application.
If successful, you will then be invited to an interview. This will be based on the essential criteria outlined within the job description. The interview process is due to take place week commencing 9 October 2024.
Some roles may also require an assessment and / or fitness test. Further information on this will be provided following the shortlisting process. The assessment and / or fitness test date will be and if applicable, otherwise N/A.
Pre-requisites:
If you are successful through the selection stage of the recruitment process, we will make a conditional offer of appointment and commence pre-requisite checks. These checks can include:
12. Vetting checks,
13. Reference checks,
14. Medical assessment,
15. Qualification review,
16. Right to Work checks.
A formal offer of appointment and start date will not be agreed until all checks are satisfactorily completed. If you are successful at the selection stage your conditional offer will outline which of these checks are applicable to you.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
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Please ensure you allow time to complete your application fully as part complete pages do not save.
If the role has evidence questions you are required to complete in the application form, you may wish to complete these remotely and then paste your answers into the boxes at time of submission. Please note, each evidence criterion is set to a maximum of 2000 characters.
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