Crime Scene Investigator

This role has been identified as requiring mandatory Psychological Screening, please refer to the  – Psychological Screening –  

What’s on Offer:

As members of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary police staff you will have access to a wide benefits package, including but not limited to:

• Family friendly policies supporting those with caring responsibilities.
• Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 24 days in addition to public holidays, rising to 29 after five years’ service.
• Access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities.
• Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Retail, holiday and leisure discounts through Hampshire Police Leisure and Sports Club or Blue Light Card.
• Excellent wellbeing support and access to Employee Assistance Programme.
• Staff representation groups and inclusion network.
• Eye test vouchers.

Essential Qualifications:

Educated to QCF Level 3 in Chemistry, Biology or other relevant science subject OR significant work experience deemed to have brought the postholder to a comparable level.

Essential Experience:

• Significant experience in a related field, examples may include:
  Forensic work.
• General science/laboratory work.
• Extensive, detailed investigative work.
• Experience in a Criminal Justice role.

Competencies and Personal Qualities:

We are Emotionally Aware – Level 1

We Take Ownership – Level 1

We Collaborate – Level 1

We Analyse Critically – Level 2

We are Innovative and Open Minded – Level 1

You should also be aware of the values of Courage, Respect and Empathy, and Public Service.

Application and Interview

If you’ve never completed a competency-based application or interview before, make sure you read each competency or value in detail, research the STAR (situation, task, action, result) format and use it when giving evidence. This candidate guidance for completing an application form will assist you.

Contact details for Informal Discussion:

Please contact the Recruitment Team at police.recruitment@hampshire.police.uk or on 023 8045 1611

Working pattern:

Monday to Friday 0800-1600 hours with call out once fully trained to Level 2.

Grade:

Scale 5/6/SO1 Please read the Role profile for Bar criteria details.