Knowledge & Experience (including qualifications)

Essential

• Have a strong awareness of facial identification methods other than facial comparison, such as human visual recognition and automated facial recognition.
• Have knowledge of facial anatomy, image processing and analysis and the comparison and evaluation of facial images
• Be current in their knowledge of internal and external developments within the field of facial identification
• Experience within forensics, 3D modelling/reconstruction, photography, court presentation or graphical design
• Understanding of the use of laser scanners within a crime scene environment
• Understanding of image sterilisation process for bodymapping processes
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team;
• Possess good communication skills (both verbal and written);
• Be enthusiastic, hardworking and flexible;
• Experience in using software to process and edit footage;
• A passion for developing technologies used in imagery devices.
• Proven experience in the use of computer software and hardware
• Be conversant with the ISO 17025 standard and ACPO Principles of Digital Evidence;
• Be able to work with material that may be of an obscene, offensive or distressing nature. Treat such material in the appropriate manner ensuring it is secured and handled according to defined policies.

Desirable

• LEVA Certification 
• Knowledge of the criminal justice system.
• Investigative awareness

All training required for the role will be provided for the successful candidate. 

Vetting:
Successful applicants will be required to pass Recruitment Vetting and Counter Terrorism Clearance prior to commencing their role, this will include a full background & financial disclosure as part of the vetting process.

Medical:

Appointment to this role will be dependent upon successfully medical checks, which may include a drugs test and if required a fitness test.

Interviews:

Interviews are likley to take place week commencing 21st February 2022.

Potential Start Date:

The start date for this role will be after 1st April 2022. 

Discovery Event:

We have organised a discovery event which will be via Skype on Wednesday 12th January between 17:00pm-18:00pm. This will give you the opportunity to ask any questions around the role and get some more information. 

To register for this discovery day, please copy the below link into Google Chrome and book onto to the online session:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/digital-imaging-and-reconstruction-officer-tickets-241137848797

For further information about this role please contact Jonathan Allen, Digital Forensics Team Leader on 07391 018 593 or jonathan.allen@westmidlands.police.uk
 

West Midlands Police is a Disability Confident Leader - the highest level an organisation can achieve under the scheme run by the Department of Work and Pensions.  As part of our commitment we operate a ‘Disability Confident Interview Scheme’ - all candidates who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role will be offered an interview.  

It is important to note that there may be occasions where it is not practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people who meet the essential criteria for the job. For example: in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. In these circumstances, the employer could select the candidates who best meet the essential criteria for the job, as they would do for non-disabled applicants.

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