Desirable Must demonstrate knowledge and experience of all CSI activities (e.g. fingerprints, footwear, DNA, trace evidence and photography) in volume, serious and major crime investigation. Trained to accredited national standards as a Crime Scene Investigator (Stage 2). A scientific qualification Degree level or directly related equivalent – experience. Experience of photography and digital imaging. Experience of working within an ISO accredited environment. Main responsibilities To gather information from relevant sources to ascertain the circumstances of incidents and the requirement to attend locations; including liaison with officers and people at scenes to secure effective co-operation and co-ordination of investigations. To conduct risk assessments of scenes and to ensure that all safety precautions are taken and documented when in situations which may present a health hazard, e.g. exposure to cadavers, body fluids, physical and chemical hazards. To attend volume, serious and major crime scenes and associated locations as required and to conduct scientific investigations with the objective of identifying, recording and recovering potentially valuable physical, trace and digital forensic evidence and intelligence information (including post mortem examinations). To undertake methodical investigations in accordance with National Occupational Standards and departmental Quality Standards (including ISO using specialist light sources, photographic and other equipment as required. To work closely with Pathologists and Experts and Specialists, working with minimal supervision and under the direction of a Crime Scene Manager. To take additional responsibility and/or functionality in specialist such as; blood screening, fire investigation, CBRN, UV and 360° photography, covert operations, DVI, Archaeology, rope access, Luminol, sea survival, illicit labs, mentoring/tutoring, occasional trainer, Crime Scene Manager To obtain appropriate sample materials from persons for further examination, elimination and recording purposes in accordance with documented procedures when authorised and required. To ensure correct packaging, preservation, continuity and integrity of exhibits and to retain and store recovered physical and trace evidence in a way that prevents contamination and loss of evidence. Where necessary, to prioritise, review and submit exhibits for subsequent analysis or storage as required to
Desirable Must demonstrate knowledge and experience of all CSI activities (e.g. fingerprints, footwear, DNA, trace evidence and photography) in volume, serious and major crime investigation. Trained to accredited national standards as a Crime Scene Investigator (Stage 2). A scientific qualification – Degree level or directly related equivalent experience. Experience of photography and digital imaging. Experience of working within an ISO accredited environment. Main responsibilities To gather information from relevant sources to ascertain the circumstances of incidents and the requirement to attend locations; including liaison with officers and people at scenes to secure effective co-operation and co-ordination of investigations. To conduct risk assessments of scenes and to ensure that all safety precautions are taken and documented when in situations which may present a health hazard, e.g. exposure to cadavers, body fluids, physical and chemical hazards. To attend volume, serious and major crime scenes and associated locations as required and to conduct scientific investigations with the objective of identifying, recording and recovering potentially valuable physical, trace and digital forensic evidence and intelligence information (including post mortem examinations). To undertake methodical investigations in accordance with National Occupational Standards and departmental Quality Standards (including ISO using specialist light sources, photographic and other equipment as required. To work closely with Pathologists and Experts and Specialists, working with minimal supervision and under the direction of a Crime Scene Manager. To take additional responsibility and/or functionality in specialist such as; blood screening, fire investigation, CBRN, UV and 360° photography, covert operations, DVI, Archaeology, rope access, Luminol, sea survival, illicit labs, mentoring/tutoring, occasional trainer, Crime Scene Manager To obtain appropriate sample materials from persons for further examination, elimination and recording purposes in accordance with documented procedures when authorised and required. To ensure correct packaging, preservation, continuity and integrity of exhibits and to retain and store recovered physical and trace evidence in a way that prevents contamination and loss of evidence. Where necessary, to prioritise, review and submit exhibits for subsequent analysis or storage as required to
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