Forensic Imaging Technician - Herts

Cambridgeshire Constabulary; Hatfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A police department in the UK is looking for a Forensic Imaging Technician to support investigations by providing CCTV services. The role involves working closely with law enforcement and managing sensitive material. Key qualifications include knowledge of legal processes, attention to detail, and the ability to maintain accurate records. Candidate must have a driving license and be prepared to work weekends on call. This is an exciting opportunity for someone in the investigative field.

Qualifications

• Current experience in investigative and Criminal Justice processes.
• Knowledge of CCTV or digital image capture systems.
• Ability to apply relevant legal requirements.

Responsibilities

• Make CCTV footage available to investigators.
• Liaise with case officers and witnesses.
• Ensure identification procedures are lawful and timely.

Skills

Understanding of investigative processes

Knowledge of CCTV systems

Understanding legal requirements

Attention to detail

Ability to maintain records

Driving license

Job description

Overview

Working within Joint Protective Services (Scientific Services Unit), this is an exciting and challenging opportunity to provide an accessible and resilient CCTV and VIPER service supporting local investigations for Bedfordshire Police and Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Constabularies.

Responsibilities

You will report to the Forensic Imaging Supervisor and you will be part of a team of 9 Forensic Imaging Technicians, making footage from CCTV systems of suspects and incidents available to investigators and Criminal Justice partners for expeditious disposal of cases and running identification procedures for known suspects.

This role will also involve extensive liaison with case officers, victims, witnesses, appropriate adults, interpreters and solicitors to ensure that the identification procedure is carried out in a lawful and timely manner.

Please note that this role follows a shift pattern, and on call weekend work is mandatory, one weekend every nine weeks. There will be times where you are required to stay on past the end of your shift in order to complete the identification process in line with the Custody PACE clock and bail demands.

Qualifications

• Current experience and understanding of investigative and Criminal Justice processes.
• Knowledge of CCTV or other digital image capture systems or the aptitude to learn.
• Ability to understand and apply relevant legal requirements, keeping up to date with changes to the law, case law, codes of practice and statutory guidance.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and statistics on electronic databases.
• Attention to detail and the ability to adapt at short notice is critical in this role.
• Ability to travel across all three forces; full driving licence, access to a vehicle and full business insurance required.

Assessment

If shortlisted for an interview, a competence test will form part of the interview process and you will be invited to attend a psychological assessment due to the nature of the role whereby you will be handling and viewing distressing, sensitive and graphic audio and video material and engaging with suspects and victims of high level crimes as a lone worker.