RS289 Forensic Laboratory Technician ** External **
Calder Park, Wakefield
£20,115 - £22,275 per annum
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Forensic Laboratory Technician
Regional Scientific Support Services
Regional Forensic Enhancement Laboratory
1 Permanent Post 37 hours
West Yorkshire Police as the lead Force for the Yorkshire and the Humber Regional Scientific Support Services is looking to recruit a Forensic Laboratory Technician to be based at Calder Park, in the Forensic Enhancement Laboratory.
This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a well-established Regional alliance that is a key component in the response to serious criminality in the Yorkshire and Humber Region.
You will be responsible for the provision of forensic mark enhancement in the furtherance of crime investigations and ensuring integrity and continuity of exhibits by correct handling, storage and documentation.
Eligible candidates will come with a basic knowledge of computerised databases and the ability to quality control and prioritise workload to meet customer requirements.
Though not deemed essential, it may aid your application if you have experience of working in a laboratory environment or have a basic science qualification.
Due to the nature of the role, you must provide Biometric samples (fingerprints and DNA) for inclusion on the respective Police Elimination Database for routine speculative searching purposes.
In addition, you will be required to successfully complete a safe lifting course and be physically capable of carrying out chemical tasks. You must also be able to carry out visual quality control, and also deal with the effects of crime and scenes of a sensitive nature.
This post is suitable for job share. The application process will close at 23:55 hours on the 21st October 2019.
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 three years. Therefore, where this applies, applicants may be refused on the grounds that it was not possible to vet them to the appropriate standard.
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.
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.
Forensic Laboratory Technician
Regional Scientific Support Services
Regional Forensic Enhancement Laboratory
1 Permanent Post 37 hours
West Yorkshire Police as the lead Force for the Yorkshire and the Humber Regional Scientific Support Services is looking to recruit a Forensic Laboratory Technician to be based at Calder Park, in the Forensic Enhancement Laboratory.
This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a well-established Regional alliance that is a key component in the response to serious criminality in the Yorkshire and Humber Region.
You will be responsible for the provision of forensic mark enhancement in the furtherance of crime investigations and ensuring integrity and continuity of exhibits by correct handling, storage and documentation.
Eligible candidates will come with a basic knowledge of computerised databases and the ability to quality control and prioritise workload to meet customer requirements.
Though not deemed essential, it may aid your application if you have experience of working in a laboratory environment or have a basic science qualification.
Due to the nature of the role, you must provide Biometric samples (fingerprints and DNA) for inclusion on the respective Police Elimination Database for routine speculative searching purposes.
In addition, you will be required to successfully complete a safe lifting course and be physically capable of carrying out chemical tasks. You must also be able to carry out visual quality control, and also deal with the effects of crime and scenes of a sensitive nature.
This post is suitable for job share. The application process will close at 23:55 hours on the 21st October 2019.
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 three years. Therefore, where this applies, applicants may be refused on the grounds that it was not possible to vet them to the appropriate standard.
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.
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.
No Shift Allowance
This opportunity is closed to applications.