Crime Scene Investigator Supervisor

South Wales Police
Police Staff
Joint Scientific Investigation Unit
Specialist Crime Portfolio
Fairwater
SO2
£33,360 - £35,307
Full Time
37
Permanent
2

15/12/2022, 15:00

Applications are invited for the role of Crime Scene Investigator (CSI) Supervisor based at the Fairwater CSI Hub Cardiff. The role sits under the Joint Scientific Investigations Unit that provides forensic support services to both South Wales and Gwent Police Forces.

You will be required to lead, supervise, and manage the work of Crime Scene Investigators, and Volume Crime Scene Investigators monitoring their progress, performance, and development whilst quality assuring all aspects of the department’s functions.   You will be required take part in all types of scene investigations in a Supervisory capacity and also as a Crime Scene Manager (CSM) and where trained the role of Crime Scene Coordinator (CSC) in relation to murders and other major crime cases. 

The successful applicant will be required to Co-ordinate the effective and efficient deployment of local and regional Crime Scene Investigators. Attend major crime and volume crime scenes and where required other incidents where a crime scene manager or Co-ordinator is required. To conduct examinations in line with force procedures, whilst ensuring compliance with the Quality Management System, ISO 17020, Forensic Science Regulator codes, ILAC G-19 and other relevant legislation.

The successful candidate will have a clear understanding of the role of the Forensic Investigation Unit and current technical forensic examinations with the ability to recognise and rectify any substandard or incorrect working practices.  You will be able to communicate and present information effectively to a wide range of people, utilising excellent negotiation skills.  The ability to use your own initiative, work under pressure and organise and prioritise workloads is essential together with a good knowledge of health and safety requirements. 

You must be required to work to guidelines and procedures, be self-motivated and be able to demonstrate strong supervision skills.  The ability to recognise sensitive information and adhere to South Wales Police equal opportunities policy is essential and a nationally recognised Crime Scene Managers qualification. If not already trained, you will also be required to attend and successfully complete a Crime Scene Coordinators training course.

A full UK driving licence is essential as capability to travel across the Force and region of South Wales and Gwent is required to undertake assignments in a timely manner and work flexibly.  

This role is not suitable for part time/job share workers due to operational requirements.

The successful Candidate must be willing to undergo vetting to RV Vetting.

If you are currently involved in an ongoing PSD Investigation then you will not be eligible to apply for this role

Click here  for information on how to complete our online application process


This opportunity is closed to applications.