Scenes of Crime Administrator - Cambridgeshire

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Scenes of Crime Administrator - CambridgeshireForce: Cambridgeshire ConstabularyRole Type: Police StaffContract Duration: PermanentContract Type: Full TimeDepartment: JPS CrimeLocation: Parkside NorthGrade: Scale 3Salary: £23,121 - Please note, if this is a paid role and the role is part time then the salary quoted will be pro rata based on the hours worked per annum.Hours/Week: 37Closing date: 10 December 2023, 23:55.Job DescriptionThe Scientific Support unit for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire has an exciting opportunity for a successful candidate to join the unit as a Scenes of Crime Administrator based at Parkside Police Station, Cambridgeshire.The Scientific Services Unit for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire is one of the leading Scientific Services Units in the country and now has a Full-time vacancy at Parkside Police Station in Cambridge.The successful candidate will work alongside a team of Volume Crime Scene Examiners and Scenes of Crime Officers, providing administrative support to the unit. They will be line managed by a Scenes of Crime Supervisor, based in Parkside. The hours of workwill be Monday - Friday, 08.00 - 16.00hrs. Flexible working can be considered.LocationThe position is based at Parkside Police Station, Cambridge, CB1 1JG and is a fixed site role. Whilst you will be part of a tri-force team you will be required to work from this location, agile working is not suitable due to nature of the role, however theremay be the need to travel within the tri-force on occasion.The primary role of the Scientific Support Unit is to attend crime scenes of a various nature including volume and major crime), conduct examinations and gather evidence to be used in court to prove the evidential points of the case. The successful candidatewill therefore be exposed to exhibit handling and some exhibits could be of a distressing nature. The unit is ISO 17020 accredited, and this plays a major role in the day-to-day workings of the unit. The Scenes of Crime Administrator role provides a high levelof support to the Crime Scene Examiners, gatekeeping the receipt of exhibits into the SOCO office, ensuring quality control is in compliance with the exhibit handling SOP and ISO 17020 and thereby maintaining quality of items entering the Criminal JusticeSystem.We are seeking a highly motivated, resilient individual with a focus on providing a high-quality public service. Previous qualifications or experience within a forensic field is not required. Training will be provided to allow the successful candidate toprove competence in the accredited skills required to carry out the role.The Scientific Services Unit utilises a vacancy-based career progression scheme to fill scenes of crime positions at a higher level and therefore individuals looking to pursue a career in Scenes of Crime are encouraged to apply.The successful candidate will be required to demonstrate an understanding and ability to follow procedures that are designed in line with the Forensic Regulator and ISO 17020. They will also need to be adaptable and flexible to process change within thishigh demand unit. Having a good eye for detail would be advantageous to applicants for this role. The role requires the ability to be a good team player, flexible and take ownership of the responsibilities involved. IT skills are very important to the roleand knowledge of excel, word, teams, outlook for email and case management systems are essential. You will also need to have good communication skills.Daily duties can include but are not limited to:

• QA checking of exhibits for accuracy and recording any errors found.
• Processing exhibits for onward travel to other units within the department and to external providers.
• Receiving and moving exhibits to storage areas on return to the unit.
• Assisting with monthly store ordering.
• Deal with enquiries from Police Officers both by phone and face to face.
• Cleaning of Admin areas and recording of when tasks are completed.

The post holder will provide excellent customer service to the Police network in which we work and outside partner agencies while managing a wide range of tasks, looking for ways to improve the service we deliver. Please see the attached role profile forfurther details of the responsibilities of this role.Reasonable adjustmentsThere will be regular meetings between the staff in this role and their line manager at which any reasonable adjustments can be discussed that would assist the individual in meeting the requirements of the role.Salary - Starting point £23,121 - £24,462.The post will be based at Parkside, Cambridge.The role is eligible for the Local Government Pension Scheme which is administered by LGSS in Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire. The pension contributions are made up of employer contributions that your force pays in on your behalf and employee contributionsthat are taken through payroll.Employer contributions vary by force: Bedfordshire 17.7% of salary, Cambridgeshire 22.9% of salary and Hertfordshire 18.6% of salary with the employee contribution being 5.8% for this pay grade.Scientific Services endeavour to reflect the diverse communities we serve and to build an inclusive workforce where everyone is valued and respected. We actively encourage applications from underrepresented or minority groups.