Forensic Laboratory Officer

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Our client a Lancashire based law enforcement agency is looking for Forensic Laboratory Officer to support the delivery of its forensics function based in Preston.

Key Responsibilities -

A Forensic Support Officer will process a forensic submission from receipt to conclusion, ensuring that submissions are accurately processed, allocated and recorded. They will be the first point of contact for internal and external customers seeking advice on a forensic investigation and provide an effective, efficient administrative support function for the Directorate of Forensic Services.

Essential Criteria -

• Ability to manage workloads and resources
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Awareness of the rules regarding evidence gathering, exhibit handling, continuity, integrity and the Criminal Justice System and be prepared to offer evidence and attend court if required.
• Ability to build effective relationships with customers, colleagues and stakeholders
• Ability to manage customer expectation
• Competent IT user in a variety of corporate and stand alone systems and applications
• Desirable to have an understanding of the technical and procedural processes within Forensic Services.
• Confident decision maker and problem solver

Desirable Criteria -

• Awareness of the rules regarding evidence gathering, exhibit handling, continuity, integrity and the Criminal Justice System and be prepared to offer evidence and attend court as required.
• Experienced IT user in a variety of corporate (Goddard, PNC, Cris)

What you'll get in returnYou will work with one of the UK's leading Police Constabularies, working full-time on a temporary basis for 3months with potential to be extended this opportunity pays GBP12.68 per hour (PAYE) plus holiday pay.

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