Evidence & Property Specialist (ERP)

Lancashire Constabulary; Preston; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

On-site gyms

Cycle to work

Sick pay provisions

Job summary

Lancashire Constabulary is seeking a dedicated officer to manage Evidence Related Property (ERP) for high-risk and long-term retention needs, ensuring adherence to force policies and assisting Criminal Justice processes where appropriate. The role requires physical handling of ERP and strict confidentiality.

Candidates must be willing to develop IOSH Managing Safely within a year, and have experience with filing systems and public interactions.

Qualifications

• Willing to work towards IOSH Managing Safely within 12 months of appointment.
• Experience inputting, updating and maintaining computerised and manual filing/recording systems.
• Experience dealing with members of the public and working with other departments and agencies.
• Experience working with minimal supervision and prioritising workload.
• Experience maintaining strict confidentiality and using tact and diplomacy.

Responsibilities

• Ensure ERP is transported, processed and stored safely per force policy, especially high-risk items.
• Support ERP Team leader on health and safety issues, risk assessments, and drugs handling.
• Demonstrate safe manual handling of ERP items during transfer and relocation within ERP store.
• Demonstrate safe handling of exhibits and manage risks of exposure to hazardous substances.
• Maintain robust audit trails of ERP at all stages of the investigation process to support efficient property management.

Skills

IOSH Managing Safely

Public interaction

Time management

Confidentiality

Low supervision

Education

IOSH Managing Safely course

Tools

Computerised filing systems

Manual filing systems

Job description

Lancashire Constabulary is seeking a dedicated officer to manage Evidence Related Property (ERP) for high-risk and long-term retention needs, ensuring adherence to force policies and assisting Criminal Justice processes where appropriate. The role requires physical handling of ERP and strict confidentiality.

Candidates must be willing to develop IOSH Managing Safely within a year, and have experience with filing systems and public interactions.