You will Supervise, guide and support a team of Forensic Scientific Services Department staff, located throughout Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, to ensure the effective delivery of forensic support to volume and priority (Stage 1) and serious and complex (Stage 2) investigations.
Your provide first line management, including, but not limited to, the recruitment and selection of new staff, training and developing, managing performance and wellbeing in line with the relevant force policies and procedures and Monitor and ensure compliance with local, regional and national guidelines relating to standard operating procedures, ISO 17020 and the Forensic Science Regulator.
You will also develop forensic strategies which ensure the allocation of appropriate resources and the co-ordination of crime scene examinations in accordance with forensic quality standards and your be fully conversant with the National Intelligence Model, engaging with local investigation teams relating to area crime trends. Attend tactical planning meetings to support the identification of crime series, ensuring linked crimes are presented in a way that supports further investigation and the detection of offenders.
If you would like to know more about the role please take a look at the attached document for the role of
As members of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary police staff you will have access to a wide benefits package*, including but not limited to:
- Family friendly policies supporting those with caring responsibilities.
- Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 24 days in addition to public holidays, rising to 29 after five years’ service.
- Access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Retail, holiday and leisure discounts through Hampshire Police Leisure and Sports Club or Blue Light Card
- Excellent wellbeing support and access to Employee Assistance Programme
- Staff representation groups and inclusion network
- Eye test vouchers.
4 with 3 in Chemistry, Biology or other relevant science subject OR significant work experience deemed to have brought the postholder to a comparable level.
To have successfully completed a nationally recognised Stage 1 and Stage 2 CSI course and be signed off as a competent Stage 2 CSI with at least 3 years’ experience.
- Significant experience in a related field, examples may include:
- Forensic work.
- General science/laboratory work. o Extensive, detailed investigative work.
- Experience in a Criminal Justice role.
We are emotionally aware - Level 2
We take ownership - Level 2
We collaborate - Level 1
We support and inspire - Level 2
We analyse critically - Level 2
We are innovative and open minded - Level 2
Please make yourself aware of our Values , these made be asked at Interview Stage.
Please contact the Recruitment Team at police.recruitment@hampshire.police.uk or on 023 8045 1611
