Forensic Submissions Support

Force Dyfed Powys Police; Carmarthen; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Buddy support

Welsh language policy

Annual leave

Bank holidays

Flexi leave

On-site gym

Hybrid working

Blue Light Discounts

Cycle to Work

Wellbeing centre

Pension scheme

Staff networks

Flexible working

Maternity/paternity leave

Sick pay

Vetting & medical checks

Job summary

Force Dyfed Powys Police is recruiting a Forensic Submissions Support to join the Tri-Force Forensic Alliance Department. The role involves general administration within the Scientific Support Unit, handling forensic submissions and biometric samples to ensure smooth operations.

You will verify submission paperwork, store exhibits under ISO standards, and support external transfers while adhering to the Forensic Science Regulator's Code of Practice.

Responsibilities

• Process forensic exhibits/environmental monitoring samples for onward transfer to internal departments and external agencies.
• Quality check submission paperwork and process material/exhibits to maintain integrity under ISO standards and the Forensic Science Regulator's Code of Practice.
• Receive, QA and appropriately store forensic exhibits within the Scientific Support Unit and Digital Forensic Unit.

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join us as Forensic Submissions Support in the Tri-Force Forensic Alliance Department.

What you will be doing?

To undertake general administration within the Scientific Support Unit, including the processing of internal and external forensic submissions and biometric samples, to contribute to the smooth running of the department.

Role Specific:

• 1. To be responsible for the receipt, quality assurance and appropriate storage of forensic exhibits within the Scientific Support Unit and Digital Forensic Unit.
• 2. To process forensic exhibits/environmental monitoring samples for onward transfer to various internal departments and external agencies, chase outstanding submissions, and action exhibits as appropriate on return from external agencies.
• 3. To quality check submission paperwork and process material/exhibits in such a manner as to maintain the integrity of the exhibits under ISO standards and the Forensic Science Regulator's Code of Practice, including documenting errors by means of written notes and photographic images.

What can you expect?

• All new starters will have a buddy/mentor to support you when you join
• We are committed to being a bilingual organisation and any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.
• 24 days annual leave (rises to 29 days with 5 years' service) plus 8 bank holidays
• Additional 24 days flexi leave (role dependant)
• Access to on-site gyms and fitness classes
• Hybrid/Agile working (role dependant)
• Discounts from various retailers via the Blue Light Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Support from our Health and Wellbeing Centre including Welfare Officers, Counselling, Physiotherapy.
• Pension scheme
• Staff Support Networks
• Flexible working opportunities
• Generous maternity/paternity and adoption leave entitlements.
• Sick pay provisions
• All candidates are subject to vetting and medical checks.

Interviews to be held on: 24th & 25th of November

Diversity and Welsh language

Dyfed Powys Police are inclusive employers and strive to have a workforce representative of the communities they police and serve. We believe that we will benefit from the variety of thinking, approach, and skills that diversity can bring; all of which helps us to deliver a better policing service.