Transferee Constable - Force Drug Expert Derbyshire, Wyatts Way

Derbyshire; Butterley; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Derbyshire Constabulary is recruiting a Transferee Constable to serve as the Force Drug Expert. You will produce impartial Drug Expert Witness reports and present evidence in court under the Criminal Procedure Rules, supporting investigations into drug trafficking and related financial crime under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002.

You will contribute to court proceedings with expert testimony and reports, leveraging experience in drug investigations within Derbyshire policing objectives.

Qualifications

• Be confirmed in the rank of Constable.
• Be a member of a Home Office force or Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) or Police Scotland.

Responsibilities

• Provide impartial Drug Expert Witness reports in accordance with applicable procedures and rules.
• Deliver evidence in court regarding drug trafficking cases and related financial investigations.

Skills

Legal & forensic knowledge

Courtroom testimony

Drug terminology & pricing

Investigative experience

Education

Drug Expert Witness Course

Job description

Derbyshire Constabulary are recruiting for a Transferee Constable for the role of Force Drug Expert

Turn your expertise into justice and play a pivotal role in shaping court outcomes as a Force Drug Expert!

From impartial Drug Expert Witness reports to in house identifications, your knowledge will help tackle drug trafficking and financial crime under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002.

You will be required to produce and present expert drug trafficking evidence at court which is primarily experience based and governed by the requirements of the Criminal Procedure Rules.

What you’ll be doing

• You will provide impartial Drug Expert Witness reports in accordance with Part 19 of the Criminal Procedure Rules, Criminal Practice Directions & Disclosure Rules.
• The delivery of evidence in a court of law in respect of drug trafficking cases and their subsequent financial investigation.

The Must haves

• Be confirmed in the rank of Constable
• Be a member of a Home Office force or Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) or Police Scotland (please note we cannot accept an application to transfer from an officer serving with a non-Home Office police force).
• Have no outstanding discipline or integrity issues.
• Have a full manual driving licence
• You must have successfully completed a recognised Drug Expert Witness Course.
• Have a deep and extensive knowledge and understanding of the uses causes and effects of controlled drugs including consumption methods.
• Have comprehensive knowledge of drug terminology, slang and pricing including street, wholesale, and bulk values.
• Show proven experience of and involvement in drug investigations.
• Have a detailed knowledge of current drug trends, cutting agents, packaging, production, importation, and distribution methods.

What's Next

If we feel like a place where you can belong, we'd love to learn more about you.

We are "One Derbyshire"

Derbyshire is a predominantly rural area and includes large parts of the Peak District National Park, offering opportunities for an outdoor lifestyle and enhanced quality of life. In contrast we have vibrant urban centres in the city of Derby and town of Chesterfield, suiting those who also enjoy the city life.

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