Crime Scene Investigator; CSI

Overview

This role is within a unit where Surrey Police and Sussex Police work in collaboration, whilst remaining two separate legal entities/employers with different terms and conditions.

Both Surrey Police staff and Sussex Police staff are employed in this unit on their own force terms and conditions.

Successful candidates may be appointed on the terms and conditions of employment of either Surrey Police or Sussex Police, depending on organisational requirements. A discussion will be held with the successful candidate to confirm the details of location, salary, allowances and hours.

• Division / Department - Specialist Crime
• Grade - Surrey Police Grade F / Sussex Police Grade 9
• Status - Full Time
• Contract Type - Permanent
• Salary Grade Range - Surrey Police £30,495 - £35,020 / Sussex Police £30,897 - £33,603
• Working Hours - 36.0 Hours per Week
• Shift Allowance - Yes
• Politically Restricted - No
• Location - Surrey Police Headquarters, Guildford

The starting salary for this role will usually be at the bottom of the salary range and will be pro-rata if the working hours are less than full time.

We really welcome your interest in joining our Police Force. It is a privilege to lead the teams in Surrey Police and Sussex Police who continuously work selflessly and tirelessly in order to keep people in our counties safe.

We are looking for talented and inspirational people who put the needs of the public at the heart of everything that they do and who want to make a difference. If you feel you are that person then we want to hear from you.

We wish you all the very best with your application.

From your first day with us you will be part of a policing family making a real difference.

It is our mission to identify and protect vulnerable people, prevent and respond to harm and keep people safe.

Surrey and Sussex Forensic Investigations department has an exciting opportunity to join Crime Scene Services in Surrey as a Crime Scene Investigator (CSI).

In this role you will act as lead forensic investigator at crime scenes of all types. You will be expected to:

Carryout the forensic investigation of crime scenes and any other police related incidents as required, including post-mortem examinations following an unexplained death.

Seize exhibits in line with agreed protocols tomaintainthe integrity,continuity and security of the evidence for investigative processes and court proceedings

Take detailed photographs of crime scenes.

Develop and implement examination strategies within each investigation toassistthe wider investigative objectives.

Produce detailed written reports that illustrate the scene s layout and evidence locations. Useyourexpertiseand observations to understand the sequence of events.

Collaborate with police officers and forensic experts to interpret evidence and decide on examination strategies

Undertake crime scene management duties and provide support and guidance for less experienced staff acting as coach where required.

Present evidence at court and explain its relevance in a clear, unbiased manner.

Perform your duties across Surrey and Sussex, makingan equitable contribution to the designated shift pattern and on-call rota covering a 24-hour period, 7 days per week, 365 days per year.

Demonstratea willingness tomaintaincompetency and continuously develop in the role.

Berequiredto wear a Police Staff uniform as appropriate tothe Force employer whilst on duty andmaintaina smart appearance.

Be able to work within and comply with the appropriate measures required to maintain ISO accreditation standards. You willbe required to undertake training andparticipatein the provision of auditing for accreditation purposes across Forensic Investigations when requested.

Uphold the values of the code of ethics. Our teams are held accountable for maintaining exemplary standards of professional behaviour. These are viewable on the College of Policing website.

This role includes salary progression from a grade F (£30,495 - £35,020) to grade G (£33,128 - £39,149) upon completion of a training and competency program.

Applicants who have attended an assessment day for this role in the last 12months…