Police Scotland
Job title:
Forensic Support Officer
Company
Police Scotland
Job description
The purpose of this role is to provide support to help deliver an effective and efficient forensic service for the criminal justice system.Your responsibilities will include but not be limited to;– Prepare solutions, reagents and standards often to urgent deadlines, and in response to specific requirements, to support the casework of the unit.– Receive, acknowledge and register relevant samples, and maintain relevant databases to ensure sample continuity, including DNA samples from visitors.– Update relevant databases with failed results and report findings to the relevant Manager, to support ongoing investigations, (e.g. environmental monitoring records).– Monitor, order and maintain laboratory stocks and solutions, and ensure levels of cleanliness are in line with SPA standards, to ensure service delivery is not interrupted (e.g. arranging laundry of lab coats and cleaning of laboratory areas, chemical and sharps disposals). Includes chemical disposal and clinical waste management.– Responsible for production movement and storage – ensuring that once productions are no longer required they are removed from department, to ensure efficient use of storage and integrity of evidence.PLEASE NOTE
Currently we hold vacancies for Dundee and Scottish Crime Campus, Gartcosh locations. We endeavour to have available vacancies across Aberdeen and Edinburgh in the upcoming months.If you are successful at interview and a vacancy in your preferred location is not currently available, then we will hold you on a reserve SNV list for up to 12 months. Location preferences will be offered on interview scoring .Hybrid WorkingSPA Forensic Services currently operates a hybrid working policy which is designed to suit the needs of both the organisation and staff.For eligible roles this can mean that a proportion of the working week can be worked routinely from home, through discussion and agreement with your line manager.If you would like more details on the possibility of hybrid working for the particular role you are considering applying for, please contact Recruitment in the first instance.The Forensic Services Strategy can be foundThe Forensic Services Performance Framework can be foundRole profileCVF guidanceYou should have been resident in the UK for a minimum of three years immediately prior to application for this role.Why work for Scottish Police Authority Forensic Services?Forensic Services are the largest public sector forensic organisation in Europe and among the largest forensic organisations in the UK.
Our 600 highly-trained and skilled scientists and staff are committed to Scientific Excellence and work with Integrity, Professionalism and Impartiality.We are responsible for providing forensic services to the criminal justice sector in Scotland including: Police Scotland; the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscals Service (COPFS); and the Police Investigations and Reviews Commissioner (PIRC).Our forensic strategy provides excellent, innovative forensic services to support justice in Scotland and keep our communities safe and protected in line with the Scottish Government`s Justice Outcomes and the strategic aims of Police Scotland and the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service.If you are looking for a fresh challenge which offers a genuine opportunity to make a real difference to people’s lives, variety and the chance to broaden your experience, then Scottish Police Authority Forensic Services is for you.Equality, diversity and inclusionScottish Police Authority Forensic Services are committed to equality, diversity and inclusionWe are working hard to increase diversity and inclusion, where communities are under-represented, including those from Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) communities, people of all ages, abilities, faiths, religions and gender, LGBT communities and those from other disadvantaged or marginalised backgrounds, who share our values and wish to make a difference to the communities we serve.All applications will be treated on merit, based on the evidence provided in your application and suitability for the role you have applied for.We are committed to promoting a diverse workforce and to achieving and promoting an organisational culture where staff and officers are treated with dignity, fairness and respect.As part of that commitment we are an advocate for gender equality having pledged support for HeForSheHeForShe is a global solidarity movement for gender equality initiated by the United Nations with the aim of encouraging men and boys to speak out for gender equality recognising that gender equality is not just a women`s issue but a basic human right that benefits everyone.Flexible workingFlexible working arrangements can be considered in line with current policy, as well as both personal and organisational needs.BenefitsYou can expect a rewarding and varied career with the Scottish Police Authority Forensic Services . We offer competitive salaries, annual salary increments and a wide range of employee benefits.Recruitment and Selection PolicyInternal applicants who are at risk of redundancy or in need of redeployment and pass the selection process, will be given primacy over the remaining internal and external applicants.VettingWe are committed to safeguarding and operate safer recruitment processes, to ensure a police service that employees are proud to work for because they feel safe, valued and part of a happy and supportive work environment. All employees and volunteers therefore will be subject to background checks including vetting and references.
Expected salary
£30629 per year
Location
Scotland
Job date
Sun, 06 Oct 2024 00:19:29 GMT
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