Location of Role: Laindon Advert Closing Date: 07/11/2024 Starting Salary: £26,106.00 (pro-rata for part-time vacancies) Part/Full Time: Full Time Contract Type: Permanent Working Pattern: Other (see advert text) Weekend/Evening Working: Yes An opportunity has arisen to join Kent Police and Essex Police Serious Crime Directorate Forensic Services team as a Fingerprint Examiner based at Laindon.
(This role is currently based at Essex Police Headquarters, Chelmsford but will soon be moving to a newly refurbished office in Laindon, Essex).
In this role you will analyse, search and compare fingerprint in all case types, maximizing identifications and supplying expert advice in order to support the investigation and detection of crime.
You will be required to utilise automated and manual methods of searching and comparison, adhering to local and national procedures.
We are currently looking for applicants that are fully or part qualified fingerprint examiners.
Starting salary will be dependent on experience and in line with our career progression plan.
Aptitude for the role will be tested as part of the interview process.
At shortlisting we will be looking for evidence of: Strong analytical skills and excellent attention to detail Ability to concentrate for long periods of time Communication and Report Writing Skills Good standard of education to GCSE or equivalent Completion of Foundation, intermediate or Advanced level Fingerprint comparison course or equivalent Experience of working to a standard operating procedure Experience working in an ISO17025 accredited environment Location and Hours: Laindon, Essex - a short walk from the train station.
Parking is available on site, along with a rest area and nearby local amenities.
The Fingerprint Hub work a fixed shift pattern providing a service from 0700-2000 Monday to Friday and 0800-1600 Saturday and Sunday.
We are committed to fostering a fair, open, and inclusive environment for all.
We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of background or identity.
We believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to our success as an organization.
We encourage all new employees to help us uphold our commitment to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.
For further information about the role please contact Lou Pugh - Fingerprint Services Manager at ****** Essex Police offer incremental increases within this salary band, therefore the salary for this position will rise to a maximum of £45,591.00.
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Kent Police and Essex Police have separate salary grading systems therefore the salary for this position will be dependent on which home office force you are appointed to.
This will be discussed with the successful applicant before a final offer is made.
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Please let us know if you require extra support at any stage of the application process, or for further information regarding this position, please email us at ****** stating 'Application Support and Adjustments' in the title of your email.
Alternatively, you can call us on 01245 452833.
Where appropriate we will make adjustments to the selection process, working arrangements and/or the working environment provided it is reasonable in all the circumstances to do so.
This post is open to: British Citizens Members of a European Economic Area (EEA) state who hold settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme.
Commonwealth citizens or foreign nationals (who are not British citizens or European Economic Area (EEA) state members) who have leave to enter or remain in the United Kingdom for an indefinite period that is free from restrictions.
All applicants (except those who have been serving abroad with the British Armed Forces) must have lived in the UK continuously for the past three years.
Essex Police and Kent Police are an equal opportunities employer.
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Essex Police is a Disability Confident Leader, we: have subjected our Disability Confident self-assessment to external challenge and validation are taking an active leadership role in encouraging and helping other employers on their journey to becoming Disability Confident.
Diversity, Equality and Inclusion are central to the values of our organisation.
At Essex Police we value and embrace the unique experiences, identities and abilities that each of us bring to our roles.
We strive to empower everyone to bring their authentic self openly and safely to work.
Through the dedicated commitment of our support networks, DE&I team and wider HR departments, we are on a journey to embed our DE&I commitments, ensuring Essex Police is an employer of choice; where everyone feels included.
Essex Police and Kent Police are an equal opportunities employer.
Communications may be recorded for monitoring purposes.