Forensic Practitioner - Lambeth, United Kingdom - Metropolitan Police

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Job Title:
Forensic Practitioner - Imaging

Salary:
£37,744 to £42,631 plus a 12.5% Shift Disturbance Allowance and a Location allowance of £1,721. You will receive £37,744 the band minimum. Progress to the band maximum of £42,631 will be via incremental progression.

Location:
Lambeth

(10-minute walk from both Vauxhall and London Waterloo stations.)

Forensic Services


As an integral part of the Metropolitan Police Service, Forensic Services contributes significantly to making London safer through a wide range of technical and scientific expertise in order to investigate, detect and reduce crimes.

Forensic Services is the largest multi-faceted forensic organisation within Policing within England and Wales.

We provide technical and scientific expertise in crime scene management and examination, specialist imaging, evidence recovery, exhibit analysis, fingerprint comparison and digital examination.


The Role


Specialist Imaging Forensic Practitioners undertake casework that has been submitted to the laboratory and deliver a bespoke imaging response at crime scenes, in support of investigations.

This includes the searching and photographic retrieval of latent evidence (including post-mortems), utilising skills alongside Scientists and Forensic Practitioners within both DNA and non-DNA accredited laboratory environments in order to capture fingermarks, body fluids and other evidence.


Practitioners support the Imaging Consultant and Senior Forensic Practitioners to develop systems, procedures and staff within Specialist Imaging in order to support the objectives of Forensic Services and drive the unit towards excellence within the field of evidence recovery and high-quality imaging.


Successful applicants will build on their current professional photographic qualification and experience by undertaking a structured program of mentored training.

Attention to detail, teamwork and the stamina for a physically demanding job are key for this role. You will be required to present evidence in court. The role holder will have to be resilient to deal with distressing incidents and attend mortuaries when required. Counselling and support will be available throughout your career.

The role requires shift working, a mix of early and late shifts, including weekends and bank holidays. In exchange, we offer a generous shift disturbance allowance. Please note driving is essential for this role.


Besides the rewarding nature of the job itself, a competitive salary and a Civil Service pension, you'll also benefit from excellent career and professional development.

If you're looking to progress, this is an outstanding opportunity.


Key Activities:


  • Organise workloads and photographic deployments ensuring delivery of service to serious crime scenes across the Met.
  • Undertake the searching and imaging of footwear marks and friction ridge detail in support of serious crime investigations.
  • Imaging of other types of latent evidence such as Luminol, body fluids, fibres and hairs or concealed or erased writing in support of serious crime.
  • Assist Scientists and Forensic Practitioners within both DNA and nonDNA laboratories in order to capture fingermarks, body fluids, gunshot residue and other evidence.
  • Undertake highspeed imaging.
  • Use video imaging.
  • Capture injuries of victims in the studio using specialist lighting techniques.
  • Utilise a number of bespoke elevated imaging platforms (including piloting, image recording or assisting in the deployment of a UAV (drone) in support of casework investigations).
  • Capture and compile complicated immersive imaging evidence (within controlled environments and at crime scenes) and to produce interactive court presentations.
  • Undertake the delivery of Xray examinations within the lab and at crime scenes.
  • Ensure image postproduction is undertaken using the most appropriate enhancement techniques in an efficient and timely manner.
  • Produce statements and take responsibility for imaging evidence and present expert evidence as required within the judicial process and attend case conferences as requested.
  • Demonstrate effective visible safety leadership. Understand and accept the core principles set out in the H&S Policy in relation to your role, duties and responsibilities and implement those principles and requirements in daytoday activities.
  • Expected to work within the Forensic Service Quality Management System and actively contribute to the continuous improvement of the system by participating in quality assurance activities, engaging in internal and external audits, competence and proficiency tests, reporting nonconformances and proposing changes to improve the system.
  • Keep up to date with developments within imaging with a view to the constant development and improvement of the unit. To keep up with advances in technology or new working practices and attend courses, conferences and seminars as directed.
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