Hours/Contract: Permanent, Full-time, 37 hours a week, Monday - Friday
Closing Date: 5pm, Friday 21st August 2026
The Role
To deliver an accredited, efficient and professional fingerprint service by providing fingerprint identification skills.
What You’ll Do
- Assist, support and ensure the compliance of ISO 17025 standards and The Forensic Regulators Code of Practice which includes required competency, proficiency and witness testing.
- Analyse, compare and evaluate friction ridge detail. Provide independent opinions and interpretations on these examinations.
- Evaluate and compare scene of crime marks against nominated persons to identify or eliminate. This includes a requirement to frequently complete urgent checks on individuals in custody.
- Maintain and search manual and online collections to provide investigating officers with an effective service.
- Utilise AFIS computer systems for the acquisition and search of data and image detail of fingerprint forms and scene of crime marks including Immigration and international fingerprint searches.
What You’ll Bring
- 4 G.C.S.E. levels (Grade A to C) including English Language or Literature and Maths or an approved equivalent.
- Complete Foundation and Intermediate Fingerprint Courses including any University Portfolio or Critical Reflections or equivalent within 2 years of appointment.
- Awareness of Durham, Cleveland or Northumbria forensic databases and intelligence systems is desirable.
- At least 12 months previous work experience.
If you hold a higher qualification than those required above or minimum 5 years relevant experience, please evidence this on your application and it will be reviewedby our recruitment team.
For further information, please view the Job Description and Person Specification attached.
Further information
Any offer of employment will be subject to appropriate vetting checks which will be maintained/updated throughout the period of service.
Applicants must have been a UK resident for at least three years prior to the date of application.
If applicants have not been a resident in the UK for at least three years and can provide a VERIFIABLE certificate from the police of any country where they have taken temporary residence. The certificate must indicate that they have not been convicted of any offence whilst in that country or involved in any investigation by a Law Enforcement Agency.
Any tattoos deemed to be obscene, or advocates sexual, racial, ethnic, or religious discrimination, by written word or design is prohibited and the presence of such a tattoo would preclude an applicant from passing the recruitment process for employment with the Constabulary.
Candidates must have indefinite leave to work and live in the UK and be free from any restriction. Any successful candidate will be asked to provide evidence of this. Candidates will be contacted via email in relation to the recruitment process and are advised to also check junk and spam folders for email updates.
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Fingerprint Officer in Peterlee employer: Durham Constabulary
Durham Constabulary is an outstanding employer, offering a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact within the community while working in a supportive and collaborative environment. With a strong commitment to employee development and a culture that values innovation and efficiency, you will have access to professional growth opportunities and the chance to contribute to transformative initiatives in public service. Located in the heart of Durham, this role not only provides a competitive salary but also the satisfaction of serving the public good.
