Job Details
Job Title: Crime Scene Investigator - HC621474
Location: Isle of Wight - Shanklin - Role is based on the IOW so applicant will have to make their own way to the station and no travel expenses from the mainland will be paid by Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary.
The CSI role on the IOW is supported by the Hampshire CSI offices but there is a significant amount of lone working.
Salary: Scale 5, bar 6, bar SO1 - £29,109 - £37,692 per annum (plus 12.5% shift allowance and weekend enhancement.)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37 hours per week
Closing Date: Sunday 29th June 2025 at 23:59 hours
About The Role
To process crime scenes using specialist, approved techniques to
visualise, capture and recover evidence with forensic potential.
Key accountabilities include but are not limited to:
1. Support investigations through the preservation, capture and
assessment of evidence at crime scenes using digital capture, forensic
and fingerprint techniques which may link an individual to the scene.
2. Observe, assess and record all aspects of a crime scene and the
immediate environment, ensuring that all findings are available to support
the wider investigation.
3. Handle exhibits from investigations in line with agreed protocols to main
the integrity, continuity and security of evidence in support of investigative
processes and court proceedings.
4. Attend suspicious deaths and post-mortems to provide appropriate
forensic advice and support and to recover any evidential material which
may have forensic potential.
5. Prepare and present evidence, including, but not limited to, statements,
schedules, incident logs, and prepare exhibits for the laboratory.
This role has been identified as requiring mandatory Psychological
Screening, please refer to the Psychological screening Support for staff
working in high risk roles page.
For more information on the role click here
Essential Qualifications
Educated to QCF Level 3 in Chemistry, Biology or other
relevant science subject OR significant work experience
deemed to have brought the postholder to a comparable
level.
Essential Experience
Significant experience in a related field, examples may
include:
Forensic work.
General science/laboratory work. o Extensive, detailed
investigative work.
Experience in a Criminal Justice role.
Competencies and Personal Qualities
Courage
Respect and Empathy
Public Service
Candidate guidance for completing an application form
Contact details for an informal discussion
Please contact the Recruitment Team at police.recruitment@hampshire.police.uk or on 023 8045 1611
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Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary is an inclusive employer and strives to have a workforce representative of the communities we police and serve. We recognise that we are not fully representative and are working to address this imbalance through a variety of initiatives.
Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary is an equal opportunities employer that positively promotes flexible working, enabling officers and staff to achieve a healthy work-life balance whilst meeting operational requirements of the constabulary. We actively encourage applications to be made on a full time, part time or flexible working basis.
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