Crime Scene Investigator (CSI) - Forensic Aylesbury, England
Job description
Full Package - Tier 1 package: Entry level Tier 1 CSIs will start at Band 3F circa £28,626 per annum, plus 15% shift allowance, increasing upon completion of the stage 2 training programme & attaining competency as a Tier 2 CSI to the Tier 2 package which will start at Band 3G circa £32,287 per annum, plus 18% shift allowance, 5% on call allowance and 15.5% criticality allowance; increasing to Tier 3 package which will start at Band 3H circa £36,963 per annum plus of 18% shift allowance, 5% on call allowance and 12.5% criticality allowance (subject to progression) plus benefits.
Thames Valley Police (TVP) is making a significant, multi-year investment in our Forensic Services and is transforming our wide array of forensic disciplines, to create a forward looking, accredited service which delivers proportionate, timely services that support effective crime investigation for the populations of Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Berkshire.
As part of the overall investment into Forensic Services within Thames Valley Police, we are seeking to attract and recruit CSIs at all levels to join our team. . New state-of-the-art forensics centre planned for Thames Valley – TVP Careers.
If you are looking to embark upon a varied and exciting career as a CSI and have:
- A good degree of self-motivation and personal resilience,
- The ability to use your own initiative,
- Proven problem solving skills,
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and team working skills,
- A commitment to serving the public,
- and have the passion to succeed in this role,
We would like to hear from you.
In addition to the remuneration and benefits offered with this position, the CSI role has a linked grade progression and development pathway (achieved through additional training and Continuous Professional Development, which will include Crime Scene Management and Leadership skills at Tier 3).
To apply for this post please attach a cover letter of no more than one page and a CV of no more than 2 pages. NOTE: CV’s will not be accepted without a cover letter.
In your cover letter please state your order of preference from these locations Milton Keynes, Aylesbury, Banbury, Oxford, Loddon Valley and Slough with 1 being your first preference and 6 being your least preference.
If you have any queries please contact the Recruitment Team at [email protected] quoting reference 20303. We will endeavour to respond to your query as quickly as possible.
The closing date for enquiries and receipt of completed applications is Sunday 8th October 2023.
Candidates will need to be available to attend an assessment centre between 1st and 3rd of November 2023, location to be confirmed, following which successful candidates will be invited for interviews.
Find out more about TVP Forensics here.
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