At a Glance
- Tasks: Examine crime scenes, gather evidence, and support the criminal justice system.
- Company: Join a leading forensic services team in the West of Scotland.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 28 days leave, pension scheme, and ongoing training.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with opportunities for career progression.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in criminal investigations while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Qualified Forensic Scene Examiners with Crime Scene Investigation experience preferred.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
We are recruiting for Senior Forensic Scene Examiners in the West of Scotland, with current vacancies available in our Kilmarnock, Maryhill and Paisley offices. Please note, we foresee further future vacancies arising at our remaining offices in Dumfries, Stirling, Govan and Scottish Crime Campus locations. Please note your preferred locations in the preference form at the end of your application. Any successful reserve candidates will be held on file for 12 months to address any future vacancies at these locations.
Ideally, we are looking for applicants who are qualified Forensic Scene Examiners, with Crime Scene Investigation experience. Bespoke training can be provided to upskill those with experience.
Key Responsibilities:
- 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 17025) within the laboratory as instructed.
We will conduct the interviews for the Kilmarnock, Maryhill and Paisley posts together. Please note, these posts are not Hybrid working and you will be on a shift pattern covering evenings and weekends while also taking part in an on-call rota. A driving licence is essential for this role due to the travel required.
The shift patterns will be as follows:
- Paisley - Shift Pattern Team 4
- Kilmarnock - Shift Pattern Team 2
- Maryhill - Shift Pattern Team 3
Why join us?
- Competitive salary with annual increments
- Full-time or part-time shift patterns
- 28 days annual leave and 6 public holidays (increases with service)
- Local government pension scheme for long-term security
- Ongoing training to develop your skills
- Opportunities for career progression and professional growth
- Comprehensive wellbeing support and dynamic work environment
- Exclusive discounts and savings through our rewards and benefits network
Senior Forensic Scene Examiner in Paisley employer: Scottish Police Authority
Joining Police Scotland as the Head of Forensic Accountancy means becoming part of a dedicated team at the prestigious Scottish Crime Campus in Gartcosh, where your expertise will directly contribute to dismantling serious organised crime and enhancing community safety. With a strong commitment to employee development, competitive benefits including a local government pension scheme, and a dynamic work environment that prioritises wellbeing, you will find ample opportunities for professional growth while making a meaningful impact across Scotland's diverse communities.
