Senior Forensic Analyst

Role type   Police Staff Contract duration   Permanent Contract type   Full Time Number of posts   1 Division   SPA - SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY FORENSIC SERVICES Department   Analysis - Drugs Section   Operations Location   Scottish Crime Campus Gartcosh Grade   6 Salary   £39,947  

Please note, if this is a paid role and the role is part time then the salary quoted will be pro rata based on the hours worked per annum.

Hours per week   35 Competency and value framework (CVF) level   2 Closing date  

12/12/2024, 12:00

Job advert  

A scientific analytical role that is required to carry out instructed casework and provide results/findings (generated by instrument or from a limited set of outcomes) internally to Forensic Services staff or externally to the police and other customers.
The role also requires technical expertise and troubleshooting of equipment and scientific instrumentation.

Hybrid Working

SPA Forensic Services currently operates a hybrid working policy which is designed to suit the needs of both the organisation and staff.

For eligible roles this can mean that a proportion of the working week can be worked routinely from home, through discussion and agreement with your line manager.

If you would like more details on the possibility of hybrid working for the particular role you are considering applying for, please contact Recruitment in the first instance.

The Forensic Services Strategy can be found here

The Forensic Services Performance Framework can be found here

Role profile   Role Profile.pdf – 132KB Opens in a new window CVF guidance   Forensics Competency and Values Framework.pdf – 769KB Opens in a new window  

You should  have been resident in the UK for a minimum of three years immediately prior to application for this role.

 

Why work for Scottish Police Authority Forensic Services?

Forensic Services are the largest public sector forensic organisation in Europe and among the largest forensic organisations in the UK.
Our 600 highly-trained and skilled scientists and staff are committed to Scientific Excellence and work with Integrity, Professionalism and Impartiality. 

We are responsible for providing forensic services to the criminal justice sector in Scotland including: Police Scotland; the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscals Service (COPFS); and the Police Investigations and Reviews Commissioner (PIRC).

Our forensic strategy provides excellent, innovative forensic services to support justice in Scotland and keep our communities safe and protected in line with the Scottish Government`s Justice Outcomes and the strategic aims of Police Scotland and the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service.

If you are looking for a fresh challenge which offers a genuine opportunity to make a real difference to people’s lives, variety and the chance to broaden your experience, then Scottish Police Authority Forensic Services is for you.

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