Ps/866/bch - Staff / (B) Sc6-so1 (C) So1 (H) A4

An exciting full-time opportunity has arisen within Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire’s Scientific Support unit.

The collaborated Forensic Footwear unit delivers 17025 accredited Footwear comparison and analysis services to Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Police. Our trained Footwear experts examine and provide evidential reports on a variety of exhibits retrieved from crime scenes.

The post is based at Kempston Police HQ, and the successful post holder will be part of a team of 4 staff who focus on quality and service delivery in support of policing priorities. We would like to hear from all self-motivated individuals who have good communication skills, a strong eye for detail, and the resilience to keep trying even when faced with challenging and complex situations.

If this is you and you can perform to the highest standards whilst under pressure, we would be interested to hear from you.

The successful applicant will be able to complete all elements of Footwear Technician role and prepare and present full forensic footwear evidential statements, to include the level of evidential interpretation when required by the Courts, with a supporting forensic evidential case file documenting evidential findings. They will also be required to attend court and deliver evidence in the capacity of an Expert witness as requested and peer review evidential work of other Footwear Experts as per national guidelines.

If required Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire reserve the right to close this advertisement early without notification.

This vacancy is open to Bedfordshire Police, Cambridgeshire Constabulary and Hertfordshire Constabulary employees. If you are on a Bedfordshire Police or Cambridgeshire Constabulary contract you will need to resign from your home force and join Hertfordshire Constabulary.

**Entry requirements**: Please specify how do you meet entry requirements and what you can bring to the role by providing examples from competencies outlined in the role profile (Max 500 words).

Internal applicants within Bedfordshire Police, Cambridgeshire Constabulary or Hertfordshire Constabulary (BCH), should upload their CV or a completed ‘Staff internal role summary’ form (if you do not have a current CV), which can be found in the vacancy documents below. We strongly recommend that where possible, a CV is provided to ensure that your full experience and employment history is demonstrated. Please specify how do you meet entry requirements and what you can bring to the role by providing examples from competencies outlined in the role profile (Max 500 words).

External applicants should ensure that their current CV is uploaded and provide a statement no more than 500 words against the entry requirements and competencies as stipulated in the role profile. To ensure the recruitment process is fair and equal, please do not include personal details on your CV other than your name.

If you are successful at shortlisting, you will be required to provide evidence against the competency and values framework (CVF) and entry requirements as stipulated in the role profile.

**Everyone at BCH (Beds, Cambs & Herts Police) take personal responsibility to help create an inclusive workplace, where police officers and staff respect one another, feel valued for their differences and can be themselves. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments, wherever needed so everyone feels welcome and can flourish.**
**It is recommended that you download and store a copy of the role profile as this will no longer be available once the advert has closed.