Evidence Presentation Officer

2 months ago


Birmingham, United Kingdom West Midlands Police Full time

**To provide a comprehensive CCTV / Imagery Service to Serious and Complex Crime Investigations, to assist investigating officers and other external agencies in the prevention and detection of crime.**

**Key responsibilities**
- To provide a complete video editing service, including edited sequences, still images and video enhancement, to the highest standard, to assist investigating officers within the WMP and other specific external agencies including Barristers/ CPS
- Provide training to WMP staff on all aspects of CCTV video compilation/enhancement techniques
- Undertake research and development of new and existing systems for use
within the CCTV arena
- Evaluate media and imagery prior to the employment of external agencies
- Attend and if necessary, give evidence in court, including the installation and operation of video viewing equipment within the courtroom
- Maintain department equipment - e.g., PCs - carrying out minor servicing and repairs
- Keep abreast of current legislation and working practices
- Maintain appropriate records and filing systems to ensure integrity and
continuity of evidence
- To support and work towards the development of within a Quality Management System and fully understand the requirements and benefits of Forensic Regulation and accreditation
- To perform internal audits as required in line with Quality Management
- To assist with the development of analytical graphic packages and to seek out opportunities for future technological advancements.

**Knowledge and skills**

Essential Requirements
- Degree in a relevant technical discipline and/ or significant relevant experience (must be evidenced)
- Understanding of the principles of evidence handling, forensic quality standards and the presentation of evidence at court.
- Excellent communication (both verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
- Proven working knowledge of video & audio editing/enhancement techniques
- Ability to communicate technical concepts and findings to a non-technical audience
- Excellent attention to detail, concentration, and work ethic

Desirable Requirements
- An understanding of video comparison identification and recognition procedures/protocols
- A basic understanding of native CCTV systems / players / filesystems
- Proven experience and knowledge of the criminal justice system
- Ideally completed a nationally recognised investigation training course
- Experience of serious / complex crime investigations
- Experience with Adobe Suite, mainly After Effects, Premiere, and Photoshop
- Experience with using FFMPEG for video and audio editing
- Be conversant with the ISO 17025 standard and ACPO Principles of Digital Evidence
- Good IT skills and experience in the use of & installation of software and hardware
- A proven understanding of computer programming languages such as Python, Java, C++ etc.

**The post holder will**:

- Be required to work a shift system, covering the hours of between 07.00 -18.00 Monday to Friday.
- Be required to attend and pass appropriate training courses as and when required in order to develop the individual and the team
- Be expected to comply with Health and Safety at Work Act, Fire Prevention Regulations and COSHH Regulations at all times

**Vetting - **Successful applicants will be required to pass Recruitment Vetting and Counter Terrorism Clearance scrutiny prior to commencing their role, this will include a full background & financial disclosure as part of the vetting process.

**Medical - **Appointment to this role will be dependent upon successfully medical checks, which may include a drugs test and if required a fitness test.
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