FCIN Science Technical Specialist

FCIN – SCIENCE TECHNICAL SPECIALIST

The Forensic Collision Investigation Network (FCIN) aims to attract, develop and retain talented people with the right skills and capabilities to meet the current and future challenges we face.

Working in partnership with forces across England and Wales, the FCIN will improve the quality and timeliness of collision investigations and the criminal justice outcomes for all those involved. The network ensures that Forensic Collision Investigators can rely on and underpin their investigations and evaluations with impartiality, scientific integrity, and confidence, whilst also meeting the new statutory requirements for the provision of evidence in critical cases.

The FCIN is a formal collaboration hosted by North Wales Police, which aims to work with all police forces in England and Wales to improve quality standards, as well as bringing down the overall cost of science development and accreditation.

This role is:

• Home based involving regular on-site attendance at the FCIN National Test Centre at Cranfield and other test locations as required.
• Permanent contract with North Wales Police.

As the Host Force for the FCIN, North Wales Police is looking for two exceptional practitioners to join our Science Team as Science Technical Specialists.

The role involves developing and delivering the collision science aspects to the network; by planning and delivering technical aspects of method validation and science programme projects.

Training will be provided in the fields of Method Validation, Uncertainty of Measurement & relevant technical activities.

You will be required to demonstrate in your application the minimum requirement for the role:

• To hold either a City and Guilds in Forensic Collison Investigation/Accident Investigation certificate for Police Officers, a SQA in Forensic Collison Investigation or a UCPD in Forensic Road Collision Investigation or work towards the UCPD.
• Demonstrable knowledge of the practical application of forensic collision science in a minimum of one of the following Forensic Collision Investigation disciplines:
  - Forensic video analysis
  - Forensic vehicle examination
  - Collision-related digital forensics
  - On-scene FCI activities
  - Reconstruction FCI activities
  - Vehicle deceleration
  - Terrestrial laser scanning
• Demonstrable experience in managing scientific projects.
• Proficient in handling complex technical development concepts, latest software tools, technologies and method validation techniques.
• Possesses good knowledge of different collision related software systems, scientific methodologies, uncertainty of measurement, statistical analysis, and experimental design.
• Demonstrable experience of negotiating and communicating at a functional level.
• Hold a certificate of completion in, or be prepared to attain such, for the following course:
  - UKAS Method Validation
  - Uncertainty of Measurement
  - Statistics
• Excellent communication, presentational and interpersonal skills are essential for the role-holder to be effective.
• Understand scientific project requirements, coordinate with FCIN resources, and direct the projects in the right direction in a timely manner.
• The post holder will have a working knowledge of health and safety requirements related to this environment.
• A methodical and thorough approach to work is essential, with the ability to prioritise workload demands as required and excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential, including report writing and presentations.
• IT skills are essential, including a comprehensive working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.

Please be aware that there are two available positions for this role. 

Please familiarise yourself with the Post Profile and the Police Staff Recruitment Information before you apply as this has information to help you with your application.