Forensic Investigations - Identification Officer

at  Cheshire Constabulary

Role type
Police Staff
Contract duration
Permanent
Contract type
Full Time
Department
Crime
Location
Force Headquarters, Winsford
Grade/scale
SC 5/6
Salary
£27,789 - £32,772
Please note, if this is a paid role and the role is part time then the salary quoted will be pro rata based on the hours worked per annum.
Hours per week
37
Closing Date
30/11/2024, 23:55
Job description

Cheshire Constabulary is recruiting to the role of an Identification Officer within the Forensic Investigations Department. The successful candidate will be required to:

• Analyse, compare and evaluate crime scene fingerprint and footwear marks responding to new case information with alternative hypothesis and further work to ensure the Criminal Justice System is not compromised and the Force brought into disrepute.
• Manage fingerprint and footwear cases from both Cheshire and other regional Forces, liaising with internal and external Investigating Officers to devise a case strategy and agree deadlines as required. Use both National systems and reports to disseminate results accordingly.
• Develop and co-ordinating the implementation of fingerprint and footwear procedures, and validation in response to evolving National standards and technical developments.
• Plan and conduct audits in order to identify areas of good working practice, improvement and non-conformance.
• Analyse, document and report on errors to Senior Management and the Quality Team. Conduct a procedural and technical investigation to ensure the error is corrected and preventative measures are implemented.
• Conduct training and awareness sessions for Police Staff, Officers and outside agencies in all aspects of visual identification, footwear and fingerprints.
• Attend crime scene and the mortuary to advise and help recover the best fingerprint and footwear evidence.

Cover the Forensic Identification Technician role when required.
Cheshire Constabulary is fully supportive of diversity, equality and inclusion and strives to employ a workforce which is representative of the community it serves.

Applications are welcomed from all underrepresented groups and support will be made available throughout the recruitment process for all applicants. Under-represented groups include:

• People of ethnic minority
• Individuals who identify as having a visible or invisible disability
• Gender in relation to female representation for PC entry routes
• Gender in relation to male representation for Staff entry routes
• Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender + (LGBT+)

FOR POLICE OFFICER RECRUITMENT ONLY: The Constabulary recognises that some may possess additional skills such as fluency in other languages; if you have such a skill and are willing to be contacted about this potentially being considered in relation to deployment and posting decisions, please highlight this in the application. Please note that any posting decision will be made by the organisation as is its prerogative however in circumstances where there is a cultural-competence/skill that may also enhance the Constabulary’s service to its communities then in consultation with an individual and their consent then a posting may be agreed accordingly.
If you have any queries in relation to diversity, equality and inclusion or have a request for any additional support you may need, please email Wellbeing.Engagement.Inclusion@cheshire.police.uk
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• Analyse, compare and evaluate crime scene fingerprint and footwear marks responding to new case information with alternative hypothesis and further work to ensure the Criminal Justice System is not compromised and the Force brought into disrepute.
• Manage fingerprint and footwear cases from both Cheshire and other regional Forces, liaising with internal and external Investigating Officers to devise a case strategy and agree deadlines as required. Use both National systems and reports to disseminate results accordingly.
• Develop and co-ordinating the implementation of fingerprint and footwear procedures, and validation in response to evolving National standards and technical developments.
• Plan and conduct audits in order to identify areas of good working practice, improvement and non-conformance.
• Analyse, document and report on errors to Senior Management and the Quality Team. Conduct a procedural and technical investigation to ensure the error is corrected and preventative measures are implemented.
• Conduct training and awareness sessions for Police Staff, Officers and outside agencies in all aspects of visual identification, footwear and fingerprints.
• Attend crime scene and the mortuary to advise and help recover the best fingerprint and footwear evidence