Senior Forensic Laboratory Officer (Ref 24-155)

Applications are invited for the post of Senior Forensic Laboratory Officer to join a small but dynamic team of specialists providing wet forensic services for the Scientific Support Unit of Cleveland Police who in turn support the investigative function of Cleveland Police. The Forensic Laboratory team use a variety of specialist physical, chemical and technical processes to locate and recover forensic evidence and intelligence and this role is pivotal in the management and delivery of those services., The role of Senior Forensic Laboratory Officer requires that you have your fingerprints and DNA taken and these will be stored on the contamination elimination database. This requirement is written in to your contract.

We would like to recruit a self-motivated, enthusiastic, flexible and organised person with an inquisitive and analytical nature. The workload is varied, fast-paced and challenging so an ability to learn, accept change and absorb new working practices is required. Candidates must have previous experience of working within a laboratory accredited to BS ISO/IEC 17025 and it would be preferable that they hold an accredited qualification in a forensic laboratory subject or related topic.
The successful candidate will have line management responsibility for the Forensic Laboratory Staff and will be required to mentor and support new and existing members of staff and assist in their professional development, including managing staff competency.
There will be occasions where visits to other locations, including crime scenes, is required. This may involve attending scenes of a sensitive, distressing, and traumatic nature.

Candidates must hold a current UK driving licence., Disability Confident
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