RS566 Regional Sample Reception Officer (PACE) **External**
Regional Sample Reception Officer (PACE)
Yorkshire and the Humber Regional Scientific Support Services
Calder Park, Wakefield
1 full-time permanent position.
West Yorkshire Police, the lead Force for the Yorkshire and the Humber Regional Scientific Support Services (RSSS), based at Calder Park, Wakefield, is looking to recruit a Regional Sample Reception Officer (Police & Criminal Evidence (PACE) Act).
The role will provide a comprehensive administrative support function in relation to forensic samples. This will involve interrogating and updating information on a range of computerised systems, including the Police National Computer (PNC), Socrates and Microsoft Office applications.
You will be responsible for recording DNA sample submissions and ensuring the integrity of the data in accordance with legislation under the Protection of Freedoms Act (PoFA) as well as the PACE Act. In addition, you will process and package the DNA samples for onward transmission to the Forensic Service Provider.
The ability to use computer databases is essential, as is the ability to accurately record information. Also required; good literacy skills, the ability to prioritise workload, and a willingness to work flexibly to ensure efficient DNA processing. A knowledge of relevant PACE and DNA legislation would be an advantage.
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 3rd.January 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.