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Victim Identification Officer (Constable)

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Technical
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200000ES Requisition #
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Knowledge & Experience:


Essential:

  • Ability to work on own initiative, possess an aptitude for problem solving complex tasks and be able to approach tasks in a methodical and precise way
  • Previous experience of producing clear, concise and accurate reports
  • Experience of working in an environment dealing with the public
  • Working knowledge of confidentiality and data protection issues and have a clear understanding of safeguarding and multiagency approach.
  • Be able to regularly 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 in the strictest confidence and in accordance with defined policies.
  • Able to work in a technical environment.
  • To attend other locations and scenes when required by the Digital Forensics Technical Manager.

Desirable:
  • Investigation and evidence gathering experience
  • Previous experience in criminal law and criminal justice system
  • Working knowledge of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act
  • Knowledge of police policy and procedures in relation to the role
  • Experience of dealing with conflict
  • Experience of working in a multi-agency environment, working with partner agencies

Skills:


Essential:

  • Competent IT skills
  • Possess excellent communication skills both written and verbal with the ability to liaise with colleagues of all rank and senior representatives of other organisations at a Local, National and International level.
  • Self-motivation, self-management and decision making skills
  • Willing to travel across the force to liaise with colleagues and partners, maintaining up-to-date knowledge of current enquiries & contributing to meetings where required
  • Experience of  effectively managing workloads
  • Flexible approach to problem solving
  • Requirement to hold a full UK driving license and be willing to pass the WMP driving test to drive unmarked Police vehicles if required

Desirable:

  • Experience of working within a technical or digital business area at a practical, hands-on level.
  • Be conversant with the ISO 17025 standard and ACPO Principles of Digital Evidence
  • Have a technical understanding of attributes (metadata) associated with Images and videos.
  • Experience in grading Indecent Images of Children (IIOC)
  • Investigation experience
  • Working within a public protection environment

Hours of Work and Flexibility:
  • Contracted hours may be between 8am and 10pm. Shift working may include late shifts and weekend working for which they would be compensated accordingly. 
  • Post holder may be required and expected to work outside these hours from time to time including Bank holidays and be required to work at short notice. 
  • This role may require the post holder to perform duties on a force wide basis
  • Requirement to travel out of the force area, where necessary, to progress investigations
Additional Information:
  • Vetting (in date)
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.

"Diversity and Inclusion Vision:  Maximise the potential of people from all backgrounds through a culture of fairness and inclusion to deliver the best service for our communities"


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