Footwear Assistant /Administration Assistant

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Footwear Assistant / Administration Assistant at Lancashire Constabulary. This is a full-time temporary role for the next 5 - 6 months, with the possibility of extension.

What is the role?

Lancashire Constabulary are looking for a Footwear Assistant / Administration Assistant to maximise the effectiveness of Forensic Evidence. To provide a Data Management service to the National Footwear Reference Collection.

What are your responsibilities?

• Filing / Case File weeding / archiving.
• Preparing cases / forensic exhibits for return
• Updating spreadsheets with case results.
• Support with researching and collating intelligence information from multiple internal systemsPagination / administration of case files
• In addition, the role may will include (as appropriate):
• Taking biometric samples from people (DNA & fingerprints). This will involve interaction with people and may involve manipulation of persons hands to produce a good set of elimination fingerprints.
• Chemical preparation / Lab maintenance
• Research of footwear mark pattern / codes / images
• Pattern coding of Footwear marks (subject to aptitude)
• Promote and comply with Lancashire Constabulary's policies on equal opportunities and Health and Safety both in the delivery of service and the treatment of others.
• Be responsible for improving your performance by participating in the Personal Development Review process (PDR) with your manager.
• Contribute effectively as part of a team.
• Undertake any general/clerical admin duties as and when required.
• Record marks received from police forces in England and Wales onto a footprint database.
• Maintain and update the footprint database.
• Provide forensic advice in areas where appropriate experience/knowledge has been gained.
• Liaise with manufacturers to maintain current record of all makes and designs of footwear, updating records as required.
• To provide a quality service to improve primary detections through scientific means in line with force policies, strategies and home Office policies and initiatives.

What skills do you Need?

• Must have previous Footwear Assistant / Administration Assistant experience.
• Excellent People skills, as you will be speaking to the public, other members of staff and senior managers.
• Strong IT Skills, as you will be using word and excel packages alongside internal systems.
• Excellent telephone manner
• Ideally Good Knowledge of Footwear, and be able to do extensive research to get good results.
• Full Police Vetting will be required, prior to starting the position

Next Steps:

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