RS377 Crime Scene Investigator **External**
Crime Scene Investigator
Regional Scientific Support Services
YatH Region
Three Full time 37 hour posts Humberside (Hull / Brigg)
A 12 month holding pool will be created for any future CSI vacancies that arise at Hull and Brigg CSI locations
West Yorkshire Police are looking to recruit Crime Scene Investigators to join the Regional Scientific Support Services.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Regional Scientific Support Services (RSSS) as a Crime Scene Investigator. We currently have three vacancies based at hubs in Hull and Brigg (Humberside). We are looking for highly driven and motivated candidates to join us. You will work as part of a professional regional team examining volume crime scenes as well as serious and major incidents under guidance.
RSSS provides specialist forensic support across the four police forces of Yorkshire & Humber. Although centrally managed, Crime Scene Investigators are locally based within communities. Deployed via our dedicated regional forensic control room you may be called upon to attend crime scenes anywhere across the region, providing you with variety and insight, working in other geographical areas.
This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals who are wishing to begin a career within a field which continues to develop and offer exciting and new areas of innovation. We are seeking candidates who have a naturally inquisitive mindset and are capable of displaying a high level of problem solving. You will need to be self-confident, capable of learning quickly, have excellent communication skills and work as part of a close team. As a CSI often working alone and during the hours of darkness you will need to be someone who is resilient and perceptive with a discerning character. You will need to hold a full UK driving license.
Training and Development
Crime Scene Investigators are trained to exceptionally high standards, working to strict regulations and procedures. The successful candidates will attend the College of Policing Crime Scene Investigation Stage 1 course delivered locally at our dedicated Training Centre in Wetherby over 6 weeks on full time hours. You will receive a structured period of mentoring with qualified, experienced CSI’s ensuring that as a CSI you are equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge prior to working independently attending all types of crime scenes (predominantly volume crime) recovering forensic evidence in support of criminal investigations.
Remuneration and work pattern
You will be expected to work in a 7 day rotating shift pattern between the hours of 0700-2300, working two weekends in every three, with some midweek days off. You will be paid monthly which includes an additional 14% shift allowance plus weekend working allowance, enhancing overall initial starting pay to over £27,000 (pro rata) plus overtime payments, rising to over £33,000. You will be entitled to a generous annual leave allowance of which increases with service and you will be automatically enrolled into a local government pension scheme. Most locations include free and secure on-site parking.
Future promotion opportunities to Senior CSI level often become available which attracts overall pay of between £32,000 to £42,000 and equip you to carry out major crime scene examinations.
The application process will close at 23:55 hours on the 18th June 2021. .
The post is suitable for job share.
For roles which are advertised as Career Progression Schemes, individuals will be appointed to the bottom scale point of the appropriate grade within the scheme, based on the role entry requirements. Full progression through the scheme may be subject to attaining a specific qualification or successfully passing an assessment or review.
Any shift enhancements/weekend allowances are based on the published Force pattern any deviations from this could mean the enhancements/allowances may differ or not apply, for full details refer to staff Terms & Conditions.
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.