Crime Scene Investigator

Overview

Post Title: Crime Scene Investigator/Manager

Contract type: Perm

Rank/grade: Grade D/E (Career progression basis)

Location: Bishopsgate

Vetting level required: RV/CTC

Directorate/department: Scenes of Crime, Specialist Operations Directorate

Salary: Starting Salary £36,040 - £46,400 plus £6,710 London Weighting plus 16% Unsocial Hours Payment plus On Call Payments (pay award pending)

The City of London Corporation is updating pay and reward practices to be competitive and equitable across the organisation.

Who we are: City of London Police protect the people, businesses and infrastructure of the City of London. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to equality of opportunities and inclusivity.

The City of London Police is keen to promote flexible working and will, subject to operational policing requirements, consider all applications to work flexibly. We commit to equality of opportunities and inclusivity and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

About The Role

The City of London Police are recruiting an experienced Crime Scene Investigator or Crime Scene Manager to join the Scenes of Crime Department within Forensic Services. Forensic Services provides forensic response to all crime types and critical incidents and offers crime scene management capability.

The role includes identification and recovery of forensic evidence from a wide range of crime scenes, together with specialist photography. You will maximise opportunities for forensic intelligence in support of the National Intelligence Model. Working with deceased persons and attending post-mortems is part of the role. The Scenes of Crime Department is multi-disciplined and you will review and assess submissions from investigation units, retaining ownership of forensic aspects of cases from crime scene to court. The department oversees research projects with academic and professional partners and offers opportunities to present lectures and outreach programs. The role would suit individuals seeking to broaden knowledge beyond traditional crime scene work, including crime scene management and representing CoLP CSI management at Force and national levels.

Responsibilities

  • Identify, recover and preserve forensic evidence at crime scenes, including specialist photography.
  • Maximise forensic intelligence in line with the National Intelligence Model.
  • Attend post-mortems as required.
  • Review and assess submissions from investigation units; retain ownership of forensic aspects of cases from crime scene to court.
  • Contribute to research projects and share knowledge through lectures/outreach.
  • Represent CoLP CSI management at Force and national levels as required.

Requirements

Essential:

  • Passed part 1 & 2 CSI courses and experienced in conducting forensic investigations at crime scenes, individually or as part of a team.
  • Aspiring to high standards of work and delivering justice and public service.
  • Willing to work day, night, and on-call shifts; able to work unsupervised and as part of a team; self-motivated and confident in knowledge and judgement.
  • Excellent communication across the organisation.
  • Awareness that the work may involve exposure to traumatic scenes for extended periods.
  • Clean driving licence and experience in a CSI unit with exhibit management.

Desirable:

  • Completion of a Crime Scene Manager course.
  • Experience in an ISO 17020 accredited environment.

Eligibility: This vacancy is open only to those who have the right to work in the UK.

Selection Process

Applicants will evidence how their experience, skills and knowledge meet the person specification. The application and interview will be assessed against Level 2 of the College of Policing Competency and Values Framework, focusing on the Policing Professional Framework (PPF) Personal Qualities. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a competency-based interview; dates to be confirmed. Closing date: Friday 3 October at 17:00.

This position is offered on a career progression basis and the successful applicant will be appointed to the grade that corresponds with their level of experience. The organisation is committed to accessibility and will assist applicants who need information in a different format. For enquiries, contact HR services.

Benefits

  • Access to Blue Light Card and discounts in the Square Mile for City of London Police employees.
  • Hybrid working options and flexible working patterns where possible.
  • Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and other related benefits.
  • 24–34 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, depending on continuous service.
  • Cycle to Work and Season Ticket Loan schemes.
  • Additional wellbeing and fitness benefits including access to gym facilities and personal training where available.
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