Serious Road Collision Investigation Officer
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Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Mandatory to achieve BSc in Forensic Collision investigation – consisting of UCPD and Cert HE, foundation degree and full BSc over approximately 6 years.
- Achieve an appropriate qualification in the field of forensic automotive engineering.
- Must hold a full UK driving licence to a minimum of category B and be prepared to undertake vocational licences in categories A, C, C+E and D as required.
- Theoretical and practical knowledge of motor vehicle technology.
- Excellent working knowledge of modern motor technology, equipment and products.
- Must hold maths and physics qualifications to at least GCSE grade C or equivalent
Desirable
- Sound collision investigation experience
- UCPD in Forensic Collision Investigation
- Cert HE 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.
- Understanding of ISO 17020 accreditation or similar
Skills
Essential
- 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 produce concise reports or other documents.
- 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.
- Able to review own performance objectively and to develop and follow an appropriate continuous improvement plan.
- Able to appropriately prioritise and plan own work.
- Able to identify potential new ways of working and innovation where appropriate and possible to enhance efficiency and/or effectiveness within own area of work.
Desirable
- 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 in presenting evidence in court and at other hearings.
Hours of Work and Flexibility
- 24/7 cover including weekends and bank holidays
- Agile Work Style: (if applicable)
- Will be based at Central Motorway Policing Group, Perry Barr.
Additional Information
- Must hold full driving licence and be able to cover a 24/7 rota and on call
- Must be able to attend residential course as and when required to fulfil mandatory training.
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 Guaranteed Interview Scheme - all candidates who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role will be guaranteed an interview.
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