Evidence Officer

Hampshire & Isle Of Wight Constabulary; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional police force in Hampshire is looking for an Evidence Officer based in Portsmouth. The role involves managing evidence collection, interacting with internal and external customers, and maintaining detailed records. The ideal candidate will possess excellent attention to detail and customer service skills while being resilient under pressure. Benefits include competitive pay, generous leave entitlements, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Local Government Pension Scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Access to learning and development opportunities

Employee wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Ability to follow instructions (written and verbal).
• Conscientious and precise with high standards of quality.
• Ability to multitask effectively.

Responsibilities

• Managing evidence collection and handling.
• Interacting with internal and external customers.
• Maintaining organization of evidence using a computer.

Skills

Attention to detail

Good customer service skills

Resilience under pressure

Good communication skills

Job description

Job Overview

Our Evidence Management Centre are looking to recruit into the role of Evidence Officer to join our welcoming team. The vacancy is based in Portsmouth on a full time basis. The Evidence Officer vacancy is an exciting opportunity to be involved in a really varied role where you can be office based one minute, then out and about dropping off and picking up evidence from one of our many locations across Hampshire and Isle of Wight. You will interact with many different departments and get to meet a lot of colleagues across our police force. This is not a full time desk based job even though you will be using a computer during the working day for about 60% of your time to log evidence and keep track of where it is located, it is also an active job keeping you on your feet (and toes). You will need to be able to focus on very in depth computer processes which require two computer screens and multiple windows open at any one time; you will need to be able to multitask and be prepared to stop what you're doing to serve somebody, and pick up again where you left off. You must be equally willing to undertake the physical aspects of the job. You will need to be customer focused as you will be in contact with both internal and external customer, open minded to what you see and move as you will handle a wide range of evidential items which will vary in size and weight. You will be reuniting people with property so you need to show empathy to make the collection of items after an investigation as minimally distressing as possible.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with attention to detail, someone who can both follow instructions (written and verbal), work by themselves and find information, we also need you to be conscientious and precise with a high standards of quality. Not only will you be working on your own or as part of a team, you will also need very good customer service skills as you will be working with internal and external customers who all need to be treated as individuals. Resilience and the ability to remain calm under pressure are qualities we are looking for as some of our customers will attend requesting their property back when we still need to hold onto it for evidence. Good communication skills are essential. Be aware that some of the evidence you will be handling may be distressing or unpleasant / contaminated.

Pay and Benefits

£30,333.00 - £32,613.00 per annum

• Competitive pay with the ability to progress through the salary range
• Family friendly policies supporting those with caring responsibilities
• Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 24 days (pro-rata for part-time workers) in addition to public holidays, rising to 29 after five years' service.
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities
• Opportunity to join the Hampshire Police Leisure and Sports Club and obtain a Blue Light Card, which both offer a range of shopping, holiday and leisure discounts and other benefits
• Employee wellbeing support
• Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Long service and recognition awards
• Eye test vouchers
• Staff representation groups and networks