Digital Scientific Support Officer

Dorset
External Secondment, Internal Secondment
Please note that it is recommended that applicants applying for an internal or external secondment will need to seek support from their SMT for their temporary release from their substantive role before applying from their SMT. At the end of the secondment the successful applicant(s) would return to their substantive role. However, if in the meantime the releasing department is subject to review, the successful applicant(s) would be included in that review as if still in post.
a Fixed Term contract
Until 31st March 2022, but likely to be subject to extension.
Forensic Capability Network
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Internal Recruitment
£28,000 – £38,000. Salary will be matched to existing skills, experience and responsibility.

The above salary is based on a full time (37 hour) salary. If you are successful in a part time role this will be pro-rata'd to reflect your working hours.

Please note: Exceptions to starting salary may apply if you are an existing Police Staff employee substantively posted to a role at the same grade.

Yes

For additional information on allowances please see our "allowances" page

Full Time
37
We welcome applications from individuals wishing to work on a part-time basis and are willing to consider flexible working patterns subject to business need.
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27 September 2021

Policing in the UK faces a series of challenges as it seeks to modernise and make the most of technology and innovation to respond to modern and future demands. The Forensic Capability Network (FCN) and Transforming Forensics (TF) Programme is designed to support forensic science to turn this challenge into an opportunity. Transforming Forensics is an NPCC/APCC national transformation programme. Our mission is to create advanced and coordinated forensic capabilities, products and services that meet the changing needs of policing and the public. TF powers the Forensic Capability Network - policing’s new national, networked approach to forensic science.

The NPCC Digital Forensic Science Strategy (DFSS) sets out the key challenges that DF science faces and the vision for transformational change required to meet these challenges. The main purpose of the Scientific Support Officer role is to enable the delivery of the DFSS by supporting cross pillar working within the FCN and engagement with FCN stakeholders.

Responsibilities include - working closely with the broader FCN community, provide advice and guidance to FCN members on all DF science matters to support transformational change in digital forensic science.

 Acting as a focal point for DF enquiries and requests for assistance to the FCN and within the Core FCN.

Supporting the FCN DF Science team and TF partners with the identification and preparation of new capabilities for implementation.

Please see attached job description for full details.

20/09/2021, 13:00

For Further Information, Please Contact:
Vickie Burgin
Director of Science
07714 631256
vickie.Burgin@dorset.pnn.police.uk

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