Quality Technical Officer - Multimedia Unit (Forensic)

Digital Forensic Services are vital to helping our officers to combat crime, protect the vulnerable, enable safer communities, and make a difference that really matters. Thames Valley Police is making a multi-year investment in our Forensic Investigation Unit and is transforming our wide array of forensic disciplines and in particular digital forensics, to create a forward looking, accredited service which delivers proportionate timely services that support effective crime investigation for TVP and other external organisations. As part of this transformation, an exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Digital Portfolio of Forensic Investigation Unit (FIU) as a Quality Technical Officer for the Forensic Audio Visual Unit and Forensic Multimedia Unit. This role will support both units in their day to day delivery of Quality Standards / accreditation activities (ISO 17025) and technical training, to support the delivery of accredited services to the Force and Criminal Justice System. The role combines the skills of a Forensic Audio Visual practitioner with the requirement of supporting accreditation.

• Demonstrable experience and knowledge of the Forensic Audio Visual / Multimedia technical activities with the expectation that competence will be gained to effectively carry out the role.
• Previous experience of working within an ISO accredited environment, for example ISO17025, ISO17020.
• Proven experience in the preparation and delivery of training.
• Competent in the use of a range of IT (Information Technology) systems, with extensive experience of using MS Office applications (Word/Excel/ Power point). Ability to learn further applications and pieces of software when required.
• Proven ability to work effectively alone and as part of a team.
• Ability to provide effective customer service and communicate at all levels with internal and external partners.
• Experience of carrying out or being actively involved in internal and external audits.
• Good standard of secondary education including English, Science and Maths to GCSE level (Grades A-C/4-9) or equivalent. Excellent verbal and written English and good numeracy skills.
• Must have capability to travel to different locations across the force and occasionally outside the force area. For this reason, a full UK driving licence is considered essential.
  
  At Thames Valley Police (TVP) we work together to protect our communities. Whether as an officer, staff member or volunteer, you will make a difference and play an important role in helping achieve our mission. As you take on a role with pride and confidence, you will be supported, developed and valued, ensuring you can be at your best in the service of our communities. Learn more .
Working Smart. You will be joining an organisation that strives to improve every day. In the post-pandemic era this means changing the way we work and deliver our services, which brings a number of benefits including a more flexible and capable workforce. Supporting You. Your wellbeing and safety is at the heart of all we do. Whilst you are doing the work that matters, we'll be supporting you via a wide range of Wellbeing services, partnerships and initiatives. We have a number of active staff support networks and buddy schemes which you will have access to and can be involved with. We are committed to building a workforce that better reflects the communities we serve and an inclusive culture that not only values, but finds strength in difference. We also offer a comprehensive range of benefits and discount schemes, some provided directly by the organisation and others via partnerships including Blue Light card. Learn more about how we will be . Developing You. We promote a culture where your continuous professional development and learning is actively encouraged and where people have the opportunity, and responsibility, to achieve their full potential. Vetting. All posts require a level of Police Vetting as per the National Vetting Code of Practice. The residency requirement is necessary to enable all applicants to be checked in an equitable manner. Thames Valley Police will allow applicants to apply who do not necessarily reach the criteria as long as they have proven UK residency and supporting evidence where necessary. Applications will be considered on a case by case basis. Thames Valley Police