Identification Officer

Warwickshire Police; Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen with a police force for a part-time Identification Officer responsible for managing all aspects of identification functions within legal frameworks. The role involves liaising with various stakeholders, compiling cases for court, and providing expert guidance on identification procedures. A successful candidate should have a solid background in law, effective communication skills, and be proficient in using photographic equipment and technology.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of law and legislation related to identification procedures (PACE).
• Ability to document standards for case files and court.
• Experience working with minimum supervision in investigations.

Responsibilities

• Manage identification functions and procedures.
• Liaise with inspectors, witnesses, solicitors, and officers.
• Present evidence in court and administrative roles.

Skills

Communication skills

Photographic equipment operation

IT proficiency

Court presentation

Education

5 GCSE Level A-C (or equivalent)

Tools

Basic image software

Job description

Identification Officer

Permanent

Part time

Leamington Spa

To initiate, manage and administer all aspects of identification functions required for evidential purposes in accordance with the statutory requirements under PACE. To act as a single point of contact, providing specialist advice and guidance in this area of business.

Main responsibilities:

To make arrangements for and carry out the required identification procedures
in accordance with legislation.

Liaising with PACE inspector, witnesses, solicitors, justice colleagues and officers.

Identifying, arranging and setting up suitable venues, compiling requisite material and managing identification procedures.

To build still and moving image identification parades through the use of purpose built software. To access and use other sources of images and date to facilitate in the preparation of identification procedures, such as Athena.

Complete administrative procedures including but not limited to completion of personal and witness statements, dealing with property, maintaining an ID calendar shared with management, emails and communication with officers.

Present evidence in court and at other hearings as and when required.

To provide specialist advice and guidance to colleagues, including covering for abstraction and training of staff to enable image capture.

To undertake other duties commensurate with the nature, level of responsibility and grading of this post as required.

Special Conditions:

• The ability to travel to varying locations across the police area, but particularly both Nuneaton and Leamington custody ID suites.
• Weekend working where required.
• Casual Car User.
• Flexible working shift pattern.
• To work primarily out of a designated and assigned police station equipped with the identification suite, remaining visible and accessible to offices of all departments.

Person Specification:

Knowledge:

• 5 GCSE Level A-C (or equivalent)
• Possess a knowledge of law and legislation in relation to identification procedures in accordance with PACE.
• Knowledge and understanding of the techniques and specialised equipment used and ability to capture and train quality image captures using photographic equipment.
• Knowledge and understanding of basic photographic and filming techniques using digital solutions. Ability in still and moving image capture, software editing and output.
• Ability to write and prepare written documentation to a standard required for case files and court.

Experience:

• Ability to work with minimum supervision, but with requirement to engage and report to line management.
• Experience and understanding around investigations and what constitutes quality evidence, including data handling, property management, statement writing and other administrative tasks.

Key Skills:

• Possess a current full driving licence.
• Good communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to present in court or within a formal hearing setting.
• Competent in the use of IT and Windows – i.e email, word, basic image software.
• Ability to operate photographic equipment including video cameras, still cameras, basic light set ups, video and still image editing software