Forensic Analysis Officer
Then our Forensic Analysis Officer role is for you!
We are looking for a dedicated individual to work in our Chemical Development Laboratory and Forensic Analysis Bureau. When working in the laboratory, you will be using specialist techniques to enhance, develop and capture ridge detail. In the Bureau, you will be analysing the captured ridge detail to identify/exclude suspects or eliminate victims.You will have the opportunity to engage with members of the public when taking their fingerprints and attend the mortuary to identify the deceased when required. You will also analyse and code footwear marks as well as process DNA and tenprints taken from arrestees in custody.
After the initial training, there is further progression available including crime scene attendance where you will use laboratory techniques alongside Scenes Of Crime Officers to develop ridge detail.
We are looking for passionate, committed people that are good decision makers to join our team, who are interested in progressing their career in forensics through the training and courses that will be provided. The training will be a mix of external courses and ‘on the job’ training, and it will take between 3 and 4 years to be fully competent in all aspects.
If you are interested in providing specialist advice and support in forensic investigations; ultimately, helping to provide the evidence required to bring cases to the Criminal Justice System, which support victims of crime, then click apply now!
You don’t need lots of experience to apply, we will invest in you.
Please refer to the Role Profile document when completing the Statement in support of your application section of the form. In this section, you are required to provide evidence with specific examples for each of the Essential criteria included under the Experience and Qualifications section of the Role Profile.For each of the criteria, please write a paragraph detailing how your experience, qualifications, skills and abilities meet the minimum criteria for the role. Applicants who do not provide this required evidence will unfortunately not be invited to interview.
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At Gloucestershire Constabulary we recognise the benefits of increasing diversity across our force and the value of building a representative workforce. That is why it is important that people from ethnically diverse backgrounds and under-represented groups, including those with a disability, apply and help us deliver excellence in policing throughout Gloucestershire.We are a proud Disability Confident Employer and are committed to providing equal opportunities. You may wish to register with our Talent Bank- the link can be found here: https://gloucestershireconstabulary.tal.net/vx/appcentre-External/brand-3/candidate/so/pm/8/pl/12/opp/457-Register-your-interest-with-Better-Together/en-GB