Forensic Administrator

We are currently recruiting for a Forensic Administrator in Preston.

Pay rate: 11.75 per hour.

Contract duration: Temporary ongoing

Purpose:

To maximise the effectiveness of Forensic Evidence.

Duties: 

• Undertake any general/clerical admin duties as and when required such as case file weeding / archiving, preparing cases / forensic exhibits for return, updating spreadsheets with case results etc.
• Support with researching and collating intelligence information from multiple internal systems
• 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 records of all makes and designs of footwear, updating records as required.
• Provide a quality service to improve primary detections through scientific means in line with force policies, strategies and Home Office policies and initiatives.
• Carry out any other duties which are consistent with the nature, responsibilities, and grading of the post.
• 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.

Knowledge/Experience (essential): 

• Ability to accurately process and record information.
• Experience of utilising computerised systems.
• Evidence of communicating effectively both face to face and over the phone.
• Evidence of working with minimum supervision, making decisions and taking action as appropriate.
• Experience in an office environment.
• Demonstrate an ability to seek self-development.

Apply online or contact Terri O’Keefe on 07879 585551. You can also email terri@peelsolutions.co.uk  for more information on this role.