Crime Scene Investigator; CSI

Vacancy Information

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.

Specialist Crime

Full Time

Permanent

Surrey Police £30,495 – £35,020 / Sussex Police £30,897 – £33,603

36.0 Hours per Week

Yes

No

Surrey Police Headquarters, Guildford

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.

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:

• Carry out 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 to maintain the 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 to assist the wider investigative objectives.
• Produce detailed written reports that illustrate the scene's layout and evidence locations.
• 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, making an equitable contribution to the designated shift pattern and on-call rota covering a 24-hour period, 7 days per week, 365 days per year.
• Demonstrate a willingness to maintain competency and continuously develop in the role.
• Wear a Police Staff uniform as appropriate to the Force employer whilst on duty and maintain a smart appearance.
• Work within and comply with the appropriate measures required to maintain ISO accreditation standards. You will be required to undertake training and participate in 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.

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.

It is essential that candidates have a pass in both Maths and English GCSE or an equivalent qualification. You must hold a current, full UK driving licence for manual vehicles, and will be required to pass an internal driving assessment to be authorised to drive police vehicles of the relevant class. Applicants should be either educated to degree level or have evidence of transferable skills from a relevant role in which they have worked for at least 12…