PS/220/BCH Forensic Laboratory Technician

An exciting full time opportunity has arisen within Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire’s Scientific Support unit.

The collaborated Forensic Laboratory delivers 17025 accredited fingermark enhancement services to Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Police. Our trained Laboratory technicians undertake a variety of chemical treatments on exhibits retrieved from crime scenes and when required will attend crime scenes to enhance and capture marks utilising specialist light sources.

The post is based at Cambridgeshire Constabulary HQ, however the successful post holder will be part of a team of eleven technicians based over two sites, the second laboratory is located at Hertfordshire Constabulary HQ.

We would like to hear from anyone with the confidence and professional attitude necessary to recover critical evidence from serious crimes using specialist and advanced techniques and technology.

We are looking for self-motivated individuals to join our busy team who have good communication skills, an eye for detail, and the resilience to keep trying even when faced with challenging and complex situations.

If this is you and you can perform to the highest standards whilst under pressure, we would be interested to hear from you.

The successful applicant will have a good standard of education, ideally with a science based qualification, with proven skills in numeracy and literacy. Appropriate experience of working in a laboratory and a knowledge of photography techniques is essential.

JPS endeavour to reflect the diverse communities we serve and to build an inclusive workforce where everyone is valued and respected. We actively encourage applications from underrepresented or minority groups.

If you are interested in applying for the advertised role please ensure you read the attached information, including role profile, context sheet (if applicable) and recruitment information for applicants.

For the purposes of the application you will be expected to provide evidence against the four personal qualities below and the entry requirements:

 Service Delivery
 Professionalism
 Decision Making
 Working with Others

There is a word count limit of 500 words per section.

If you are shortlisted for interview you will be expected to evidence against all personal qualities and the entry requirements as stipulated in the role profile.

Further information on the post can be obtained from Janice Ellis via janice.ellis@cambs.pnn.police.uk

If you are applying either from Bedfordshire or Cambridgeshire you will need to resign from current role to join on Hertfordshire terms and conditions if you are successful at interview.

Please note that this advert will be live to Redeployee's through out the recruitment of this advert. Any redeployee that applies will only need to evidence against the minimum entry requirements of the role profile. They will take priority over other candidates at any point during the recruitment process up until a final offer is produced and you will be notified if this happens.