Forensic Audio Visual Technician

Thames Valley Police; Kidlington; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits in the Digital Portfolio of the Forensic Investigation Unit, where you will play a vital role as a Multimedia / Forensic Audio Visual Technician. This position is crucial for the forensic preservation, recovery, enhancement, and presentation of multimedia evidence, directly supporting crime investigations. Join a forward-looking team within Thames Valley Police that is committed to making a difference in the community. With a strong focus on professional development and wellbeing, this role offers a chance to contribute to a safer environment while enjoying a range of benefits, including flexible working conditions and lifestyle discounts.

Benefits

24 days annual leave

Flexible working conditions

Lifestyle discounts

Career development opportunities

Local government pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience with audio and video material is essential.
• Knowledge of editing and enhancing software is required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for forensic preservation and recovery of multimedia.
• Enhance and present evidential multimedia for investigations.

Skills

Audio and video material handling

Audio and video principles knowledge

Editing and enhancing software

Collaborative working

Engagement with accreditation requirements

Flexibility to travel

Tools

Video production software

Job description

Band 3H, circa £38,719 per annum, plus 13% shift allowance, plus benefits

Are you ready to use your skills to make a difference?

Digital Forensic Services are vital to helping our officers combat crime, protect the vulnerable, enable safer communities, and make a difference that really matters.

Thames Valley Police is making a multi-year investment in our Forensic Investigation Unit and is transforming our wide array of forensic disciplines, particularly digital forensics, to create a forward-looking, accredited service that delivers proportionate timely services supporting effective crime investigation for TVP and other external organisations.

As part of this transformation, an exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Digital Portfolio of Forensic Investigation Unit (FIU) as a Multimedia / Forensic Audio Visual Technician.

Reporting to the Forensic Multimedia Operational Supervisor, you will be responsible for the forensic preservation, recovery, enhancement, and presentation of evidential multimedia.

The successful candidate will have:

1. Experience of working with audio and video material
2. Knowledge of audio and video principles
3. Experience with editing, enhancing, or video production software
4. Collaborative approach to working with others across the forensic portfolio
5. Ability to engage with accreditation requirements
6. Flexibility to travel across the force to attend scenes (Full UK driving licence required)

Along with all other posts in Force Crime, Intelligence and Specialist Operations Departments, this role will require an enhanced level of vetting.

This role will include shift work and, at times, some lone working.

The successful applicant will be expected to undertake the established psychological screening process.

As part of the Thames Valley Police family, you will enjoy a fantastic range of benefits including 24 days annual leave per annum, pro-rata for part-time (plus Bank Holidays), flexible working conditions, a wide range of lifestyle discounts, career development opportunities, and the option to join a local government pension scheme.

To apply for this post, please attach a cover letter of no more than one page and a CV of no more than 2 pages. NOTE: CVs will not be accepted without a cover letter or if the CV is more than 2 pages long.

The closing date for enquiries and receipt of completed applications is Sunday 5th January 2025.

At Thames Valley Police (TVP), we work together to protect our communities. Whether as an officer, staff member, or volunteer, you will make a difference and play an important role in helping achieve our mission.

Working Smart: You will be joining an organisation that strives to improve every day, which brings a number of benefits including a more flexible and capable workforce.

Supporting You: Your wellbeing and safety are at the heart of all we do. We have a number of active staff support networks and buddy schemes which you will have access to and can be involved with.

Developing You: We promote a culture where your continuous professional development and learning are actively encouraged.

Vetting: All posts require a level of Police Vetting as per the National Vetting Code of Practice.