At a Glance
- Tasks: Examine crime scenes, gather forensic evidence, and prepare reports for justice support.
- Company: Join the largest public sector forensic organisation in Europe.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, annual leave, pension scheme, and ongoing training.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with opportunities for career progression.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while supporting justice in Scotland.
- Qualifications: Experience in Crime Scene Investigation or Scene Examination is desired.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
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 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, tests and processes to clearly defined standards (ISO 17025) within the laboratory as instructed.
For this role, Crime Scene Investigation / Scene Examination experience is desired. Hybrid working is not available for this position.
Benefits:
- 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.
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, a global solidarity movement for gender equality initiated by the United Nations.
Flexible Working:
Flexible working arrangements can be considered in line with current policy, as well as both personal and organisational needs.
Vetting:
We are committed to safeguarding and operate safer recruitment processes, to ensure a police service that employees are proud to work for because they feel safe, valued and part of a happy and supportive work environment. All employees and volunteers therefore will be subject to background checks including vetting and references.
