Knowledge & Experience  

Essential:

• Hold an A level minimum grade C (or equivalent) in Maths and Physics.
• Hold a GCSE minimum grade C (or equivalent) in English.
• Achieve a BSc with honours in Forensic Collision Investigation within the time lines set by the Forensic Collision Investigation Network.
• Hold a minimum of a Full UK driving licence Category B.
• Achieve vocational licences as directed by WMP and the Forensic Collision Investigation Network.
• Achieve an Advanced Police Driving Grade
• Theoretical and practical knowledge of motor vehicle technology.
• Excellent working knowledge of modern motor technology, equipment and products.
• Achieve relevant qualifications in vehicle examination.
• Have working knowledge of Microsoft Office systems including Word and Excel software to produce concise technical reports, calculations and other documents.
• Achieve working competence of CAD software
• Achieve a working competence of Adobe Suite editing software.
• Willingness and ability to work in physically challenging environments e.g. walking long distances or over uneven ground, carrying awkward or heavy items over protracted periods of time. Varying light levels, inclement weather conditions and exposure to potentially hazardous substances including but not limited to fuels, chemicals, bodily fluids and bodies
• Good communication skills with the ability to listen to others in accordance with the varied needs of differing situations, individuals, groups, and communities.
• Able to take control of a dynamic situation and influence others.
• Able to produce concise reports or other documents.
• Able to present evidence in court and at other hearings. Evidence presented will be subject to cross examination and opinion challenged during those proceedings.
• Skilled in the use of standard IT packages, systems and/or databases to fulfil role requirements, including creating visual records for forensic investigations.
• Able to use resources efficiently in own role and to comply with financial rules and procedures
• Able to identify potential opportunities to enhance efficiency and/or effectiveness within own area of work.
• Able to break down a straightforward problem into component parts and determine appropriate action, including the evaluation of forensic examination of items and collision scenes, and to take decisions and evaluate outcomes.
• Able to review own performance objectively and to develop and follow an appropriate continuous improvement plan.
• Able to appropriately prioritise and plan own work under minimal supervision.
• Able to work with others, offer support and opinions and be able to receive feedback.
• Able to identify potential new ways of working and innovation where appropriate and to enhance efficiency and/or effectiveness within own area of work

Desirable:

• Sound evidenced forensic collision investigation experience.
• City and Guilds in Forensic Collision Investigation.
• UCPD in Forensic Collision Investigation.
• Cert HE in Forensic Collision Investigation.
• BSc in Forensic Collision Investigation.
• Experience of maintaining and testing a wide range of electrical and mechanical systems.
• Educated to Level 4 City & Guilds or BTEC/HND/HNC equivalent in vehicle mechanics.
• Experience in working to ISO 17020 and or 17025.
• BSc in STEM subject field.
• Experience in preparing complex reports to a high level.

• Attain membership of a professional organisation recognised by Institute of Motor Industries or an institution registered with the Engineering Council, Chartered Society of Forensic Science or ITAI.
• Experience or understanding of ISO accreditation, in particular ISO 17020 & 17025.

Hours of Work and Flexibility:
This is a Full Time Position 36.5 Hours - Shifts are on a 3x3x3 rotation, 0700 -1500, 1500 – 0000 and rest day. On a rota basis will conduct on call duties from 0000 – 0700 hours. Shifts will include weekends and all Public Holidays on a rotational basis.

There are some elements of agile working, mainly for training purposes and working at remote locations away from permanent base.

Restriction Level:
Must hold full UK driving licence with a minimum Cat B and be medically fit to drive Large Goods Vehicles.

Must be able to cover a 24/7/365 rota with some on call

Must be able to attend residential course as and when required to fulfil mandatory training.

Vetting 

Successful applicants will be required to pass Recruitment Vetting and Counter Terrorism Clearance scrutiny 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.

Note: -  Candidates who are selected for interview will be required to complete an online maths / physics test and a practical test on site at Wednesbury prior to interviews taking place (Approx January)

Interviews will held week approx w/c 17th or 24th January

For further information please contact Richard Cruickshank at richard.cruickshank@westmidlands.police.uk

West Midlands Police are currently undertaking a long term review of staff pay and conditions.  The grade, pay and other terms of employment are therefore subject to review and may change in the future. 

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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