RS583 Imaging Officer **Internal**
Imaging Officer
Regional Imaging Unit
Regional Scientific Support Services
Calder Park, Wakefield
West Yorkshire Police is looking to appoint an Imaging Officer to join the Yorkshire and Humber Regional Scientific Support Services (RSSS); based at Calder Park, Wakefield, this will form part of our operational team.
With the overall purpose of providing specialist support in relation to photographic, audio and video imaging, the appointed candidate will be highly motivated. Whilst aiding in the detection of crime, the role will contribute towards the delivery of a comprehensive imaging service to investigative officers and teams from across the region.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual to progress their career within a field which continues to develop and offer exciting new areas of innovation and development. This includes specialist stills photography, video editing, 360-degree virtual reality and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV).
The ideal candidate will have a creative mind and be capable of displaying a high level of problem-solving ability. You will be self-confident, capable of learning quickly, have excellent communication skills, and work well as part of a close team. You will be expected to attend at crime scenes as part of the role, which can be of a sensitive or traumatic nature, as well as work with the media.
West Yorkshire Police offers a range of benefits including:
• Flexi-time scheme based on a standard working day of 7 hours 24 minutes and a 37-hour week.
• A Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• An Employee Assistance Service (EAS) – 24/7 access to helplines, online resources, and services to support the wellbeing of you and your family.
• The option to participate in a ‘cycle to work’ scheme.
• The option to participate in the emergency services discount scheme known as ‘Blue Light’ - providing members with thousands of discounts both online and on the high street.
Please note that due to the nature of the role, the appointed candidate will be required to provide biometric samples (fingerprints and DNA) for inclusion on the respective Police elimination databases. This is for routine speculative searching purposes.
Closing Date for applications: 23:55 hours on 7th April 2024.
The post is suitable for job share.
West Yorkshire Police is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010.
Applicants should be aware that it is not always possible to carry out adequate vetting checks on persons who have not been resident within the UK for the last five years. Therefore, where this applies, applicants may be refused because it was not possible to vet them to the appropriate standard.
For a detailed description of the Competency and Values levels required please refer to the http://www.college.police.uk/What-we-do/Development/competency-and-values-framework/Documents/Competency-and-Values-Framework-for-Policing_4.11.16.pdf (This link may be copied and pasted into your browser). This document will assist you in completing the Evidence of Achievement section of the application form. Please note: the Evidence of Achievement section will not be visible until the employment section has been completed.
This opportunity is closed to applications.