RS682 Forensic Collision Investigation Supervisor - (Sheffield) *External*

West Yorkshire Police; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional law enforcement agency is seeking a Forensic Collision Investigation Supervisor in Sheffield to lead investigations related to serious road traffic collisions. The candidate should possess a recognised forensic qualification and experience in team management. This role demands knowledge of vehicle laws, computer software skills, and emotional resilience. Benefits include a 14% shift allowance.

Benefits

Shift Allowance

Qualifications

• Eligible candidates must have a working knowledge of all vehicle types and related laws.
• Experience managing a team of specialists necessary.
• Holding a recognised Forensic Collision Investigation qualification is a must.
• Conversance with computer software related to Collision Investigation required.
• Emotional resilience to handle distressing situations is needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervisory function to the forensic collision investigation service.
• Support investigations focused on serious injury and death cases.

Skills

Knowledge of vehicle construction and function

Team management

High-profile investigation experience

Computer operating systems

Emotional resilience

Education

Recognised Forensic Collision Investigation qualification

Job description

Overview

West Yorkshire police, as the lead Force for the Regional Scientific Support Services, is looking to recruit a Forensic Collision Investigation Supervisor, to be based at Churchill Way, in Sheffield.

Please refer to the Role Profile to determine whether you meet the essential criteria for this supervisory role.

These are excellent opportunities to become part of a well-established Regional collaboration that is a key component in the response to serious road traffic collisions across West Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, North Yorkshire and Humberside Police force areas.

Role purpose

The main purpose of your role is to provide a supervisory function to a Region-wide, professional and impartial forensic collision investigation and vehicle examination service, surrounding death and serious injury.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervisory function to a Region-wide forensic collision investigation and vehicle examination service.
• Support investigations surrounding death and serious injury.

Qualifications and experience

• Eligible candidates will have a working knowledge of the construction and function of all types of vehicles, light and heavy, and the law relating to such vehicles.
• Experience of managing a team of specialists, with skills and experience in dealing with high-profile investigations.
• Must hold a recognised Forensic Collision Investigation qualification (City and Guilds, Cert HE or Foundation Degree).
• Conversant with computer operating systems and the ability to use computer software relating to Collision Investigation.
• Emotional resilience to deal with distressing situations.

Requirements

• Due to the nature of the role, you will be required to provide biometric samples (fingerprints and DNA) for inclusion on the respective Police Elimination Databases for routine speculative searching purposes.
• Must hold a full UK/European driving license, with the ability to gain the C, D & C+E driving large vehicle licenses, hold or obtain a motorcycle license and successfully complete a Police Response driving course.
• Successful candidates will be expected to contribute to the designated shift pattern and on-call function.

Diversity and vetting

• West Yorkshire Police is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010.
• Applicants should be aware that it is not always possible to carry out adequate vetting checks on persons who have not been resident within the UK for the last five years. Therefore, where this applies, applicants may be refused because it was not possible to vet them to the appropriate standard.

Evidence and guidance

For a detailed description of the Competency and Values levels required, please refer to the Competency and values framework (CVF) | College of Policing (this link may be copied and pasted into your browser). This document will assist you in completing the Evidence of Achievement section of the application form. Please note: the Evidence of Achievement section will not be visible until the employment section has been completed.

Benefits

• Shift Allowance: 14%