CSI Supervisor

Lancashire Constabulary; Preston; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated public safety organization in the UK is recruiting a Crime Scene Investigation leader in Blackpool. This role entails managing a Crime Scene Investigation Team, ensuring compliance with quality standards, and developing team members’ skills. Applicants must have demonstrable experience in crime scene management, completion of required investigation courses, and a relevant scientific qualification. The position offers multiple employee benefits, including generous leave and pension schemes.

Benefits

25 - 31 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Local Government Pension Scheme

Sick pay provisions

Generous maternity/paternity/adoption leave

Union membership options

Retail discounts via Blue Light Scheme

On-site gym access

Cycle to work scheme

Health and Wellbeing support

Hybrid/Agile working options

Qualifications

• Must have demonstrable experience in crime scene management.
• Completion of Crime Scene Investigation courses is required.
• A’ Level or equivalent in a relevant scientific discipline is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Manage and operate the Crime Scene Investigation Team effectively.
• Maintain competence and performance standards among CSI staff.
• Liaise with management to ensure satisfaction with CSI services.

Skills

Demonstrable Crime Scene Manager Experience

Successfully completed Crime Scene Investigation stage 1 & 2 courses

A’ Level qualification or equivalent in a scientific discipline

Education

A' Level qualification in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or Photography

Job description

Lancashire Constabulary is looking for Crime Scene Investigation at Blackpool to join our team.

To be responsible for the effective management and deployment of CSI resources in support of operational Policing. Monitor and develop staff ensuring quality standards in the field of crime scene investigations are maintained.

Key Responsibilities

This is not a comprehensive list of all the tasks which may be required of the post holder. It is illustrative of the general nature and level of responsibility of the work to be undertaken.

Ensure the effective management and operation of the Crime Scene Investigation Team. Provide proactive leadership and direction, ensure that staff welfare, attendance management, recruitment, discipline, grievance handling, equal opportunity and other Human Resource management issues are managed in an open and transparent manner, seeking advice from the Human Resource Department as required.

Ensure CSI staff within the team maintain competence & performance standards across all relevant disciplines to ensure the achievement of Departmental, Divisional and Constabulary objectives though effective use of the PDR system & competence frameworks.

Manage CSI resources across the county, liaising with CSI Supervisors in other teams & BCUs, to ensure effective delivery of high-quality CSI services.

Ensure liaison with divisional Senior Management Teams to ensure satisfaction with CSI service/performance and compliance with Service Level Agreements.

Ensure compliance with national, Constabulary and Divisional Standards in respect of all aspects of crime scene investigation, crime scene management, crime scene attendance and forensic intelligence gathering.

Responsible for the effective management and deployment of Crime Scene Investigation resources in support of operational Policing. Must be able to monitor and develop staff ensuring quality standards in the field of crime scene investigations are maintained.

Must ensure the effective management and operation of the Crime Scene Investigation Team. Provide proactive leadership and direction, ensure that staff welfare, attendance management, recruitment, discipline, grievance handling, equal opportunity and other Human Resource management issues are managed in an open and transparent manner, seeking advice from the Human Resource Department as required.

Must ensure CSI staff within the team maintain competence & performance standards across all relevant disciplines to ensure the achievement of Departmental, Divisional and Constabulary objectives though effective use of the PDR system & competence frameworks.

Must engage with and perform the procedures and other working practices required to achieve and maintain the ISO:17020 quality standard for the CSI Unit in accordance with the Forensic Science Regulator’s Codes of Practice and Conduct, including the schedule of accreditation for forensic units in England and Wales. Act as Deputy Technical Manager, when required.

Please see the attached job specification for further details.

Skills And Experience

• Demonstrable Crime Scene Manager Experience
• Successfully completed Crime Scene Investigation stage 1 & stage 2 courses
• A’ Level qualification or equivalent in a scientific discipline relating to Crime Scene Investigation (e.g. Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Photography)

Vetting And Medical

Please be aware, as a condition of your appointment you must undergo and pass Management vetting (MV). Please be aware there is a minimum 5 year UK residency requirement for Management vetting and you must be 18 years old at the point of applying. Successful applicants will also be subject to a medical assessment.

The successful candidate will be required to work in accordance with the attached rota.

Upon successful appointment as per the job specification, you will be required to provide your DNA for elimination purposes, this will be held against the Contamination Elimination Database (CED).

Benefits

• 25 - 31 days annual leave (role dependant) plus 8 bank holidays pro rata
• Local Government Pension Scheme with contributions from 5.5% to 12.5% depending on your salary
• Sick pay provisions
• Generous maternity / paternity and adoption leave entitlements
• Option to become a member of the onsite unions
• Discounts from various retailers via the Blue Light Scheme
• Access to on-site-gyms – HQ
• Cycle to work scheme
• Support from our Health and Wellbeing Centre including Welfare Officers, Counselling, Physiotherapy and Mental Health Peer Supporters
• Hybrid / Agile working (role dependant)

Closing date: Friday 6th February 2026 at 10 am

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