Assistant Forensic Practitioner (Crime Scene Examination) London, England
Job description
£28,759 to £31,576 plus a Location allowance of £1,721. You will receive £28,759 the band minimum. Progress to the band maximum of £31,576 will be via incremental progression.
Location: Various - Met-wide
Want to be on the front line of policing, helping to solve crime? With expert training, you’ll acquire the skills to identify, record and recover crucial forensic evidence to support Police investigations. Build an exciting career – and make a difference to London.
Part of the Metropolitan Police Service (Met), Forensic Services provide a vital response to London’s most complex policing challenges. Our team is at the heart of our work, delivering a wide range of technical and scientific expertise. As an Assistant Forensic Practitioner (AFP) – Crime Scene Examiner, you’ll build a career as part of our Front Line Response.
To join us, you’ll need at least five A*-C grade GCSEs (or equivalent) including English, maths and a science subject, plus at least two A*-C grade A-levels (or equivalent) – a science subject is preferable. We’re also looking for attention to detail, teamwork and the stamina for a physically demanding role. Above all, you’ll need the resilience to present evidence in court, deal with distressing incidents and attend mortuaries when required. Counselling and support will be available throughout your career.
The role involves a mix of early, late and night shifts, including weekends and bank holidays. In exchange, we offer a generous shift disturbance allowance. Please note, throughout your career, you will be expected to work from different Borough Command Units (BCU) across London to support operational resilience and your own development. Applicants should be prepared to work at any location across London.
Besides the rewarding nature of the job itself, a competitive salary and a Civil Service pension, you'll also benefit from excellent career and professional development. If you’re looking to progress, this is an outstanding opportunity.
This role will be subject to medical checks and security vetting.
Please click on the below link to view an online candidate information pack that will you give you an insight into the Met, the competency framework we use which shapes our daily work behaviours, the application process and a host of other information, that will help inform and support your application:
https://sscl-innovation.com/MPScandidatepack/
Click the apply now button below and start your career at the Met. Applications will be via a detailed CV (2 pages max.), Personal Statement (500 words max.) and an online application form. Your personal statement should demonstrate your suitability for the role based on the outline criteria. Use work-related examples where possible in the first instance, however, you may use examples from any aspect of your life, such as your educational experience or involvement in paid / unpaid / voluntary work, or from your personal experiences e.g., roles within committees or clubs. (NB. Please do not attach 2 copies of your CV).
Completed applications must be submitted by 9th January 2023.
We view diversity as fundamental to our success. To tackle today’s complex policing challenges, we need a workforce made up from all of London’s communities. Applications from across the community are therefore essential.
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer the Met have committed to ensuring that disabled people and those with long-term health conditions have the opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £28,759.00-£31,576.00 per year
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekend availability
Work Location: In person
