Volume Crime Scene Investigator

Your role will be to process volume crime scenes using specialist, approved techniques to visualise, capture and recover digital and trace evidence, and gather information and intelligence as part of an investigation. Your responsibilities will be and not limited to: 1. Support investigations through the preservation, assessment and recovery of evidence at volume crime scenes using a multitude of forensic techniques which may link an individual to the scene. 2. Observe, assess and record all aspects of a volume 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 maintain the integrity, continuity and security of evidence in support of investigative processes and court proceedings. 4. Co-ordinate CSI deployments using Police systems including RMS, CMP and Microsoft Teams. 5. Prepare and present evidence, including, but not limited to, written
statements, scene examination reports, oral presentation at court and prepare exhibits for onward submission to the laboratories. 6. Provide specialist forensic advice and support to investigators, developing and implementing short term plans and objectives which support the objectives of the wider investigation. At the earliest opportunity, ensure that investigating officers are made aware of the forensic potential of a volume crime scene. 7. Deliver training to key stakeholders in relation to volume crime scene investigation to improve knowledge and understanding of the associated processes, sharing best practice locally, regionally and nationally to aid collaboration and continuous improvement. 8. To be fully conversant with the relevant sections of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act (PACE) and its Codes of Practice, ensuring that the correct legislation relating to Powers of Entry and Seizure are applied. To be fully conversant and remain compliant with the Forensic Science Regulator
(FSR) Code of Practice. 9. Partake in regular competency assessments such as practical mock scenes, peer reviews and knowledge checks to comply with FSR Code of Practice. 10. To be aware of Force policies on Equal Opportunities, Health and Safety and Data Protection and comply with the legislation and the standards of "good practice". 11. To give regular and effective service.