Forensic Laboratory Technician (Level 1) - Bedfordshire Police
Bedfordshire Police
Police Staff
Permanent
Full Time
Joint Protective Services
Headquarters, WGC, Herts
Scale 5
£29,109
37
An exciting full-time opportunity has arisen within Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire’s Scientific Support unit.
The collaborated Forensic Laboratory delivers 17025 accredited fingermark enhancement services to Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Police. Our trained Laboratory technicians undertake a variety of chemical treatments on exhibits retrieved from crime scenes and when required will attend crime scenes to enhance and capture marks utilising specialist light sources.
The post is based at Hertfordshire Constabulary HQ, however the successful post holder will be part of a team of nine technicians based over two sites, the second laboratory is located at Cambridgeshire Constabulary HQ.
We are looking for self-motivated individuals to join our busy team who have good communication skills, an eye for detail, and the resilience to keep trying even when faced with challenging and complex situations.
The successful applicant will have a good standard of education, ideally with a science-based qualification, with proven skills in numeracy and literacy. Appropriate experience of working in a laboratory, knowledge of photography techniques and ISO 17025 is essential.
Full UK-valid manual driving licence is required.
Additional Information
All internal applicants must have successfully completed their probationary period to apply for this role.
This vacancy is live to those at risk of redundancy and will remain open to redeployees until a conditional offer has been agreed with a successful candidate. Redeployees at risk of redundancy will take priority over all other applicants at any point during the recruitment process up until an appointment is offered. If a redeployee does apply and is successful, they will remain on their home force’s terms and conditions.
As a Disability Confident leader, we take personal responsibility to help create an inclusive workplace, where police officers and staff respect one another, feel valued for their differences and can be themselves. We are committed to providing workplace adjustments, wherever needed so everyone feels welcome and can flourish. If you have a disability and you meet the minimum criteria for the position you are applying for, you will be entitled to an interview under the ‘Offer an Interview Scheme’.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
* Industries: Law Enforcement
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