Police Roles

Closing date: 13th April 2025

The East Midlands Specialist Operations Unit (EMSOU) is seeking to recruit into the role of Tier 1 Fingerprint Identification Officer to provide non reporting support to the region’s Fingerprint Bureau maintaining the operational and technical efficiency and effectiveness of all identification services.

You will work to provide specialist advice and knowledge to ensure the region maximises its service provision around the Regional Fingerprint Bureau providing an excellent standard of service delivery. Scene of Crime attendance as and when required, liaising with Tier 3 Fingerprint Identification Officers and Central Services Managers to establish and carry out an effective fingerprint examination and recovery.

What you’ll be doing:

• Examine and process fingerprints and scene of crime marks in line with bureau policy and within agreed quality standards, carrying out relevant searches either manually or electronically.
• Examine and process fingerprints and scene of crime marks in line with bureau policy and within agreed quality standards, carrying out relevant searches either manually or electronically.
• Responsible for the processing of all volume case work and associated checks.

The must haves:

• A minimum of 2 ‘A’ levels and GCSE English and GCSE Maths at grade C or above, or able to demonstrate two years’ experience at an equivalent level.
• Knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025:2017 quality standards relating to the Forensic Services and the Forensic Science Regulators Codes of Practice and Conduct.
• A full valid UK driving licence.

Closing date: 13th April 2025

The East Midlands Specialist Operations Unit (EMSOU) is seeking to recruit into the role of FSU Submissions Officer to provide high-quality case management and proactive service to the customers by providing the gateway to all in-house and external forensic services (including EMSOU digital). This includes all crime types from criminal damage to major crime and cold cases and requires a sound forensic knowledge of all forensic opportunities to solves these crimes.

You will work to ensure that the prime objectives, service standards as well as regulated forensic standards are enforced by performing and maintaining an effective & efficient exhibit handling, management and storage of all submitted & returned forensic exhibits in a timely manner and communication is provided to all internal and external stakeholders.

What you’ll be doing:

• You'll ensure exhibits are correctly stored in conditions that meet specific exhibit requirements to prevent degradation.
• Provide witness statements describing actions and being accountable for actions, & give testimony at Coronial, Crown or Magistrate courts and other tribunals, often under hostile cross-examination.
• Ensure the timely processing of submitted and returned exhibits, including cash, illegal and illicit drugs, chemicals, firearms and Road Toxicology, in accordance to agreed priorities and the demands of the CJ system including the Crown Prosecution Service.

The must haves:

• A degree in Forensic Science or policing equivalent, and/or be able to demonstrate 2 years of experience.
• A practical working knowledge and experience of Health & Safety within the workplace including adherence to C.O.S.H.H and risk assessments.
• A full valid UK driving licence.

Closing date: 13th April 2025

The East Midlands Specialist Operations Unit (EMSOU) is seeking to recruit into the role of Forensic Biometric Officer to provide services to enable the processing and reporting capability across the East Midlands region ensuring a comprehensive, efficient and effective service is delivered.

What you’ll be doing:

• Retrieve, accurately interpret and record DNA match reports, in order to produce National Streamlined Forensic Reports (SFR1) to include an a visual aid as appropriate, in accordance with service level agreements. 
• Analyse and report data, in respect of arrestee DNA and Fingerprint samples, to ensure timely processing and outcomes. 
• Report out information to key stakeholders, such as Force Intelligence Units, Custody Teams, Safeguarding Units and EMSOU Senior Management.

The must haves:

• A Level English Language, or above or equivalent qualification or previous experience of receiving and actioning written communications and responding to enquiries on the telephone or in person, initiating and preparing routine correspondence and reports. 
• A Level Mathematics or above or equivalent qualification or previous experience of data inputting and retrieval, preparation and maintenance of statistical data and budgets. 
• Demonstrate experience of working in a pressurised environment which requires attention to detail whilst undertaking repetitive tasks and maintaining accuracy to meet deadlines

Closing date: 13th April 2025

The East Midlands Specialist Operations Unit (EMSOU) is seeking to recruit into the role of Drugs Laboratory Officer to process lead in delivering the perseveration, identification, interpretation, examination and reporting analysis of illicit Drugs examinations.

You will work within the EMSOU-FS FAS Drugs Laboratory, providing specialist advice and knowledge regarding the FAS Drugs Laboratory’s processes and procedures and drugs casework to peers, management and regional service users within the remit of the role.

What you’ll be doing:

• Examining and analysing a range of illicit drug samples from volume, serious, major and EMSOU SOC Level 2 crime using ISO 17025 accredited analytical techniques and Specialist instrumentation whilst maintaining the integrity and continuity of recovered items.
• Supporting the FAS Drugs Reporting Scientists in the routine reporting of Streamlined Forensic Reports (SFR-1/SFR-2) and Witness Statements (MG11) for the 5 East Midlands Region Police Forces.

The must haves:

• Must hold a science-based qualification Degree in Forensic Science, Chemistry or pharmacology or have experience of working within an ISO 17025 accredited laboratory environment.
• Ability to work on own initiative and make decisions based upon policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate strong level of I.T skills inclusive of experience using Microsoft packages.

Closing date: 13th April 2025

Would you like to be part of an innovative and forward-thinking team? Forensic Services are looking to recruit a Crime Scene Investigation Support Officer on a full-time permanent basis. The Crime Scene Investigation Support Officer is an office based administrative role, based in Nottinghamshire, supporting our operational CSI staff at both a local and regional level.

What you’ll be doing:

• Providing a Crime Scene Investigation Office Administrator capability across the East Midlands Region ensuring a comprehensive, efficient and effective service is delivered for local and regional CSI teams contributing to the investigative and criminal justice processes
• Forming part of the regional Crime Scene Investigation team and contribute effectively to the development and direction of EMSOU-FS undertaking work and projects as required.
• Acting as a point of contact for EMSOU-FS and CSI for ad hoc queries, responding or referring on as appropriate in a timely manner.

The must haves:

• Educated to GCSE English and GCSE Maths at grade C or above, or be able to demonstrate two years’ experience at an equivalent level.
• Full valid UK driving licence, access to own transport for work purposes if required and the ability to comply with force requirements to drive fleet vehicles.
• To be physically fit and able to move and unpack stores supplies and equipment in compliance with safe manual handling.

Closing date: 20th April 2025

Counter Terrorism Policing is at the forefront of helping to protect the UK from terrorist attacks. The Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP) network stretches across the UK. We work alongside our partners to find information and evidence to thwart terrorist planning and help bring perpetrators to justice.

Based at our modern offices near to Birmingham International Airport, Counter Terrorism Policing West Midlands (CTPWM) coordinates the regional counter terrorist response and provides specialist support to police forces in Staffordshire, Warwickshire, West Mercia and the West Midlands.

We are looking for an FMT (Forensic Management Team) Quality/Technical Manager to join the CTPWM ISO Management Team based at our modern offices near to Birmingham International Airport.

This is a full-time role, Monday to Friday between the hours of 0800 – 1600, but must be flexible to work beyond these hours should there be a specific requirement to complete time critical aspects of work.

The role

You will be part of the CTPWM ISO Management Team where you will support accreditation and compliance across multiple disciplines within the unit specifically the Forensic Management Team. 

You will be supporting those who are working towards achieving ISO accreditation and compliance to the Forensic Science Regulators Code of Practice.

You will be responsible for effectively managing and maintaining the Quality Management System and ensure on going compliance within the FMT. You will oversee the quality control, quality assurance and quality improvement by developing and implementing continuous improvements across multiple disciplines who are involved in accreditation and compliance.

Closing date: 21st April 2025

Surrey and Sussex Forensic Investigations department currently have two exciting opportunities to join Crime Scene Services as a Crime Scene Investigator (CSI). At the time of writing there is one vacancy in Sussex, and one in Surrey (based in Guildford). 

You will:

• Carry out the forensic investigation of crime scenes and any other police related incidents as required.
• Seize exhibits in line with agreed protocols to maintain the integrity, continuity and security of the evidence for investigative processes and court proceedings
• Take detailed photographs of crime scenes.
• Develop and implement examination strategies within each investigation to assist the wider investigative objectives.
• Produce detailed written reports that illustrate the scene's layout and evidence locations.
• Use your expertise and observations to understand the sequence of events.
• Collaborate with police officers and forensic experts to interpret evidence and decide on examination strategies
• Undertake crime scene management duties and provide support and guidance for less experienced staff acting as mentor where required
• Present evidence at court and explain its relevance in a clear, unbiased manner.
• Perform your duties across Surrey and Sussex making an equitable contribution to the designated shift pattern and on-call rota covering a 24-hour period, 7 days per week, 365 days per year.
• Demonstrate a willingness to maintain competency and continuously develop in the role. This will include undertaking training and participation in the provision of auditing ISO related processes.
• Be required to wear a Police Staff uniform as appropriate to the Force employer whilst on duty and maintain a smart appearance.
• Be able to work within and comply with the appropriate measures required to maintain ISO accreditation standards. You will be required to undertake training and participate in the provision of auditing for accreditation purposes across Forensic Investigations when requested.