- S24-394 Police Forensic Specialist (LC5-9)

Lancashire Constabulary's Scientific Support Department is seeking a Police Forensic Specialist to be based at Hutton Headquarters. The site is accessible by public transport and there is also free car parking on site.

Daily responsibilities for a Police Forensic Specialist within the forensic investigation's unit includes dealing with a multitude of evidence types, processing and examining exhibits as part of casework for biological and trace material both within a laboratory and crime scene environment. The more experienced Police Forensic Specialist will develop complex forensic strategies, carry out complex casework examinations and provide expert evidence at court when required.

Police Forensic Specialists require excellent communication skills and be able to maintain accurate computerised records involving financial information and performance data.

This role requires a broad spectrum of responsibilities. The post holder will be required to multi-task and manage their workload effectively. They will on occasions be required to work to short turnaround times to meet custody deadlines. Applicants must have a full driving licence & be able to take the police driving assessment to drive operational police vehicles. Applicants must also be willing to provide elimination DNA and fingerprint samples.

Candidates that commence on an LC5 - 6, will be provided with on the job training, either in house or at a neighbouring force. They will follow a structured training plan which would require them to shadow other staff, be mentored and demonstrate their achievement of certain competence assessments.

For higher grades, candidates will need to learn Lancashire procedures and undertake assessments, including an expert witness assessment if an LC9.

All grades will need an input on ISO accreditation and the Forensic Science Regulator's Code of Practice.

Candidates applying for Lancashire Constabulary should be aware that the use of online 'Artificial Intelligence' (AI) systems such as ChatGPT to generate application answers is NOT permitted, any candidate found to have submitted an application form using online 'AI' software to generate answers will be removed from the recruitment process with immediate effect. This may result in future applications with the Constabulary also being rejected, based on integrity.

Further details of the requirements and duties of the post can be found on the attached Role Profile.

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).

Please note, candidates successful at shortlisting will be required to undertake an assessment as part of the interview process. This will consist of an Aptitude Test.

Before you complete the online application, we would advise you to read the attached Information and Guidance documents.

THE CLOSING DATE FOR THIS VACANCY IS WEDNESDAY 25TH SEPTEMBER 2024 AT 9AM.