Regional Video and Audio Examiner
We are welcoming applications for the role of Regional Video and Audio Examiner with Dorset Police based at the following location(s): Police Headquarters, Winfrith, Dorset
Salary: Scale F -
Please note that the above salary is based on working 37 hours per week. If this role is part-time or you are appointed on a part-time basis your salary will be prorated to reflect this. Exceptions to starting salary may apply if you are an existing Devon & Cornwall or Dorset Police Staff employee substantively posted to a role at the same Scale.
Type of employment: Permanent
PURPOSE
To provide a Multimedia Forensic Service to the South West Regional Forces.
To recover, edit, redact, preserve, analyse, enhance and report upon multi-media CCTV evidence (digital and analogue) taken or seized from crime scenes, for the investigative and judicial process to evidential standards. To attend crime scenes to recover CCTV evidence and associated equipment. Install alternative replacement equipment at scenes where required providing enhanced editing and presentation of CCTV evidence for court.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
Accreditation to ISO:17025 Working in an ISO (International Organisation for Standards) environment - No 17025, be responsible for writing and maintaining Technical SOP’s (Standard Operating Procedures) to meet ISO standards including planning, problem solving, testing and implementing validation processes (software and hardware), to validate technical processes in line with the international quality standards. Present verifiable evidential reports. Review own work and conduct regional dip sampling of examination processes to ensure Quality Assurance (QA) and competence of results.
Electronic presentation of Evidence (EPE) and decision making The Examiner has responsibility for reviewing the multimedia and case information and make decision how to present the evidence in the best format for Criminal Justice System (CJS). To consult/advise the OIC/CJS and devise a strategy to incorporate evidential assets gathered during the investigative process to produce complex EPE packages for court. Interrogate and problem solve evidence to ascertain best quality, relevance and evidential value to the investigation. Provide a quality/unbiased presentation package to support victims of crime.
Editing, Redaction and Annotation of Multimedia Evidence To take responsibility to accurately edit, redact and annotate multimedia evidence and transcribed witness interviews. To track an offence or remove sensitive information/Indecent Images of Children (IIOC). To handle, disseminate and maintain personal, sensitive, and classified material in line with GDPR and Joint Disclosure Principles 2021. Ensure data sent externally is categorised and encrypted.
Want to know more about this role?
Further detail regarding this role and the essential requirements can be found within the job description attached below.
If you think this may be the role for you and would like further information, please contact:
Hiring Line Manager: Dave Bendell - Regional Forensic Video and Audio Manager
Email Address: dave.bendell@dorset.pnn.police.uk
Telephone Number: N/A
What you get if you join us:
If you work for us, you will get access to:
- A competitive salary with yearly increments.
- Access to heavily subsidised gym membership that will provide you access to police site gyms throughout the counties.
- Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme for discounts and services (requires a one-off payment of £5).
- Company sick pay.
- Competitive local government pension scheme.
- Job related equipment, as required.
- Free onsite parking at many police sites throughout the counties.
- Access to Group insurance scheme (via salary sacrifice scheme).
- Support networks, free Employees' Assistance Programme, Occupational Health and wellbeing services.
- Development and training opportunities.
- Supportive and flexible training plan, including regular check-ins throughout your initial period of joining us to ensure you are up to speed with the role and getting the support you need.
- Flexitime, with the ability to undertake your hours flexibly and in line with business need.
Annual Leave Entitlement:
25 days a year leave entitlement, with an increase to 30 days after 5 years continuous employment, plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part time employees).
Additional Information
Recruitment Process
Application Stage:
To apply for this role, click the 'apply' button below, you will then be taken to a registration page. Please complete this registration form to create an account, once created you will be taken to the application.
Already have an account? If you have previously created an account, please click 'login' at the bottom of the page next to the 'submit registration' button. Once logged in, you will be taken to the application.
Once registered, you will have to complete an eligibility form to apply. If eligible, you will move to the application form stage where you will evidence your suitability for this post. The closing date for applications is 03/06/2024, 12:00.
Selection Stage:
The selection for this role will consist of Shortlisting, Interview.
Applications will be anonymised and then shortlisted by the shortlisting panel. Following the shortlisting you will be notified of the recruitment decision via email along with feedback on your application.
If successful, you will then be invited to an interview. This will be based on the essential criteria outlined within the job description. The interview process is due to take place week commencing 17 June 2024.
Some roles may also require an assessment and / or fitness test. Further information on this will be provided following the shortlisting process.
Pre-requisites:
If you are successful through the selection stage of the recruitment process, we will make a conditional offer of appointment and commence pre-requisite checks. These checks can include:
- Vetting checks,
- Reference checks,
- Medical assessment,
- Qualification review,
- Right to Work checks.
A formal offer of appointment and start date will not be agreed until all checks are satisfactorily completed. If you are successful at the selection stage your conditional offer will outline which of these checks are applicable to you.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
The application system only remains active on a single page for a period of 60 minutes.
Please ensure you allow time to complete your application fully as part complete pages do not save.
If the role has evidence questions you are required to complete in the application form, you may wish to complete these remotely and then paste your answers into the boxes at time of submission. Please note, each evidence criterion is set to a maximum of 2000 characters.