Senior Forensic Scene Examiner

Client:

Police Scotland

Location:

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

675f76b5889d

Job Views:

6

Posted:

02.04.2025

Expiry Date:

17.05.2025

Job Description:

Job advert

To undertake examinations at all scene incidents, to locate, develop, preserve, record and gather forensic evidence for use by internal and external customers, in the support of the criminal justice system.
To advise the customer at the scene or at forensic strategy meetings and to prepare reports/statements for external customers.

To carry out recovery of evidence, examinations, test and processes to clearly defined standards (ISO) within the laboratory as instructed.

Hybrid Working

SPA 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.

Please note this is an on-call job with no hybrid working with the necessary allowances being paid.

The Forensic Services Strategy can be found here

The Forensic Services Performance Framework can be found here

You 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 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 inclusion

Scottish Police Authority Forensic Services are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We 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 HeForShe.

Flexible working

Flexible working arrangements can be considered in line with current policy, as well as both personal and organisational needs.

Benefits

You 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.

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Created on 02/04/2025 by TN United Kingdom