S26-298 Crime Scene Investigator (CSI) (LC5-8)
- Blackpool, United Kingdom
نُشرت أول أمس
عن الوظيفة
Role Type
Police Staff
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Division
HQ Crime
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Department
CSI-Scientific Support Department
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Location
Blackpool
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Rank
Not applicable
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Grade
LC 5, LC 6, LC 7, LC 8
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Salary
£10,948-17,010
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Allowances
To be negotiated on interview/successful appointment
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Part/Full Time
Part Time
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Hours per Week
15 HOURS 10 MINS
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Type of Contract
Temporary
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Eligible applicants
A Level qualification or equivalent in a scientific discipline relating to Crime Scene Investigation (eg Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Photography) at college.
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All permanent Lancashire Constabulary police staff members applying for a temporary role require their line manager to complete the Permanent to Temporary support form. . The completed form should be sent to the HR Services mailbox once your application is submitted. Please note if your application is not supported by your line manager you are ineligible to apply for the role.
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Job Advert
Are you passionate about forensic science and committed to delivering the highest standards of professionalism and service? Lancashire Constabulary is seeking a dedicated and motivated individual to join our Scientific Support Department as a Crime Scene Investigator (CSI).
As a Crime Scene Investigator, you will play a vital role in supporting operational policing by identifying, recovering, preserving and documenting forensic evidence from a wide range of incidents. Your work will help bring offenders to justice and provide answers for victims and their families.
Key Responsibilities:
Engage with and perform all the procedures and other working practices required to achieve and maintain the ISO: 17020 quality standard for the CSI Unit in accordance with the Forensic Science Regulator’s Code of Practice and Conduct and schedule of accreditation for forensic units in England and Wales.
Maintain personal competence to enable examination of all incident types, demonstrating the ability to prepare and examine a scene for evidence, recover and package exhibits, plan and take a range of evidential photographs to meet the needs of the customer and in accordance with departmental procedure and organisational policy.
Undertake photographic and video tasks relevant to the CSI role in support of Police investigations. Record intelligence and evidence in compliance with local and national procedures.
Provide scene and evidence preservation advice to Police Officers, Police Staff and partners when required, including participation with delivering external departmental training inputs providing current guidance.
Manage the evidence recovery process and scenes when required, including the development of scene examination plans for volume and serious incident types, as appropriate.
Please see the attached job specification for further details.
Skills and Experience:
Photographic, scientific or forensic experience
Experience of working effectively as part of a team
Experience of dealing with people in difficult, sometimes confrontational circumstances
Experience of dealing with members of the public and working in partnership with other departments and agencies
Experience of producing accurate written information, demonstrating a high level of attention to detail
Vetting and Medical:
Please be aware, as a condition of your appointment you must undergo and pass Recruitment Vetting (RV). Please be aware there is a minimum 3 year UK residency requirement for Recruitment vetting and you must be 18 years old at the point of applying. Successful applicants will also be subject to a medical assessment.
Upon successful appointment as per the job specification, you will be required to provide your DNA for elimination purposes, this will be held against the Contamination Elimination Database (CED).
Benefits:
25 - 31 days annual leave (role dependant) plus 8 bank holidays pro rata
Local Government Pension Scheme with contributions from 5.5% to 12.5% depending on your salary
Sick pay provisions
Generous maternity / paternity and adoption leave entitlements
Option to become a member of the onsite unions
Discounts from various retailers via the Blue Light Scheme
Access to on-site-gyms – HQ
Cycle to work scheme
Support from our Health and Wellbeing Centre including Welfare Officers, Counselling, Physiotherapy and Mental Health Peer Supporters
Hybrid / Agile working (role dependant)
Please note there will be a short assessment in crime, in a training scene house, prior to interview.
Closing date: Friday 11th September 2026 at 10am
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Assistance Disclaimer
Whilst we would encourage applicants to not use AI in order to provide their examples within the application form, we accept that candidates may use AI to provide general guidance and inspiration during the completion of the form.
By utilising this functionality, you acknowledge and agree to the following:
AI-generated content is provided for illustrative purposes only and does not constitute professional, legal, or personal experience.
You remain fully responsible for the accuracy, authenticity, and originality of all information submitted in your application.
The inclusion of AI-generated suggestions does not imply endorsement or guarantee of the appropriateness, completeness, or effectiveness.
The organisation accepts no liability for any consequences, direct or indirect, arising from the use of AI-generated content within this form.
Applicants are encouraged to carefully review and personalise all responses to ensure they accurately reflect their individual experiences, qualifications, and intentions.
Before you complete the online application, we would advise you to read the attached Information and Guidance documents.
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Police Staff
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Division
HQ Crime
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Department
CSI-Scientific Support Department
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Location
Blackpool
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Rank
Not applicable
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Grade
LC 5, LC 6, LC 7, LC 8
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Salary
£10,948-17,010
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Allowances
To be negotiated on interview/successful appointment
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Part/Full Time
Part Time
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Hours per Week
15 HOURS 10 MINS
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Type of Contract
Temporary
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Eligible applicants
A Level qualification or equivalent in a scientific discipline relating to Crime Scene Investigation (eg Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Photography) at college.
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All permanent Lancashire Constabulary police staff members applying for a temporary role require their line manager to complete the Permanent to Temporary support form. . The completed form should be sent to the HR Services mailbox once your application is submitted. Please note if your application is not supported by your line manager you are ineligible to apply for the role.
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Job Advert
Are you passionate about forensic science and committed to delivering the highest standards of professionalism and service? Lancashire Constabulary is seeking a dedicated and motivated individual to join our Scientific Support Department as a Crime Scene Investigator (CSI).
As a Crime Scene Investigator, you will play a vital role in supporting operational policing by identifying, recovering, preserving and documenting forensic evidence from a wide range of incidents. Your work will help bring offenders to justice and provide answers for victims and their families.
Key Responsibilities:
Engage with and perform all the procedures and other working practices required to achieve and maintain the ISO: 17020 quality standard for the CSI Unit in accordance with the Forensic Science Regulator’s Code of Practice and Conduct and schedule of accreditation for forensic units in England and Wales.
Maintain personal competence to enable examination of all incident types, demonstrating the ability to prepare and examine a scene for evidence, recover and package exhibits, plan and take a range of evidential photographs to meet the needs of the customer and in accordance with departmental procedure and organisational policy.
Undertake photographic and video tasks relevant to the CSI role in support of Police investigations. Record intelligence and evidence in compliance with local and national procedures.
Provide scene and evidence preservation advice to Police Officers, Police Staff and partners when required, including participation with delivering external departmental training inputs providing current guidance.
Manage the evidence recovery process and scenes when required, including the development of scene examination plans for volume and serious incident types, as appropriate.
Please see the attached job specification for further details.
Skills and Experience:
Photographic, scientific or forensic experience
Experience of working effectively as part of a team
Experience of dealing with people in difficult, sometimes confrontational circumstances
Experience of dealing with members of the public and working in partnership with other departments and agencies
Experience of producing accurate written information, demonstrating a high level of attention to detail
Vetting and Medical:
Please be aware, as a condition of your appointment you must undergo and pass Recruitment Vetting (RV). Please be aware there is a minimum 3 year UK residency requirement for Recruitment vetting and you must be 18 years old at the point of applying. Successful applicants will also be subject to a medical assessment.
Upon successful appointment as per the job specification, you will be required to provide your DNA for elimination purposes, this will be held against the Contamination Elimination Database (CED).
Benefits:
25 - 31 days annual leave (role dependant) plus 8 bank holidays pro rata
Local Government Pension Scheme with contributions from 5.5% to 12.5% depending on your salary
Sick pay provisions
Generous maternity / paternity and adoption leave entitlements
Option to become a member of the onsite unions
Discounts from various retailers via the Blue Light Scheme
Access to on-site-gyms – HQ
Cycle to work scheme
Support from our Health and Wellbeing Centre including Welfare Officers, Counselling, Physiotherapy and Mental Health Peer Supporters
Hybrid / Agile working (role dependant)
Please note there will be a short assessment in crime, in a training scene house, prior to interview.
Closing date: Friday 11th September 2026 at 10am
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Assistance Disclaimer
Whilst we would encourage applicants to not use AI in order to provide their examples within the application form, we accept that candidates may use AI to provide general guidance and inspiration during the completion of the form.
By utilising this functionality, you acknowledge and agree to the following:
AI-generated content is provided for illustrative purposes only and does not constitute professional, legal, or personal experience.
You remain fully responsible for the accuracy, authenticity, and originality of all information submitted in your application.
The inclusion of AI-generated suggestions does not imply endorsement or guarantee of the appropriateness, completeness, or effectiveness.
The organisation accepts no liability for any consequences, direct or indirect, arising from the use of AI-generated content within this form.
Applicants are encouraged to carefully review and personalise all responses to ensure they accurately reflect their individual experiences, qualifications, and intentions.
Before you complete the online application, we would advise you to read the attached Information and Guidance documents.
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