Alliance Evidential Property Researcher
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.
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To interrogate the relevant Force and National computer systems, to include PNC, for property that has been seized relating to crime and/or prosecution and establish recommendations for retention or disposal as appropriate.
To identify items of property that are currently in store that are able to be disposed of by the capture of digital images and to recommend this appropriate disposal route.
To inform and liaise with the officer in the case making recommendations and advice with regard to the property and its ongoing management and if required making arrangements for the disposal of the property.
To research any currently available and any new ways of identifying property security marks that could be adopted by the Evidence Team and lead to early identification of ownership.
To closely liaise with Information Management team and other relevant departments to ensure most up to date legislation and guidance is available to the Researching role to ensure relevant compliance is maintained.
This is an exciting opportunity to gain employment with the Devon and Cornwall Police Evidential Property Department. The principal responsibility of an Evidential Property Researcher is to drive and progress the journey of items seized during criminal investigations through Police evidence stores. You will be responsible for researching law enforcement databases such as NICHE,STORM, FPTS, PNC and PENT for court results, prison releases and the progress of investigations in order to make informed recommendations and in some cases decisions as to the lawful retention or disposal of evidence. You will be responsible for ensuring that this is done in compliance with relevant law, National Standards as well as Force Policy and guidance. The right candidate to join our team will be self-motivated, have an analytical approach as well as a background in research.
For further information, please see attached job description.
02/04/2025, 12:00
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