Forensic Technician Major Crime Lab
QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE
Essential Criteria
- Must have a good level of knowledge and operational experience in the field of forensic science.
- Must possess excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills.
- Must demonstrate excellent presentation skills.
- Must have completed or willing to work towards relevant forensic courses.
- Must demonstrate a practical approach to problem solving and a willingness to accept responsibility.
Desirable criteria
- Practical understanding of COSHH regulations.
- Practical understanding of ISO 17025 and other relevant forensic regulation standards.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
Requirement to work a shift pattern which will cover 7 days a week between core hours 0730-1830, appropriate allowances will be payable in accordance with the police staff handbook.
Hours of work may vary due to operational demand, taking into consideration individual circumstances and the police staff handbook.
Appointment to this role will be dependent upon successfully passing vetting and medical checks, which may include a drugs test and if required a fitness test.
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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