Freedom to Act: Describes the scope the role provides to act independently without seeking prior approval from the manager or colleagues.

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3 8. Must have capability to travel to different locations across the Force. Due to the requirement to work flexibly, unsocial hours and personal safety for lone working; public transport may not be available or suitable at these times. For this reason a full UK driving licence is considered essential *. E Additional comments: Willingness to work shifts and weekends as required (fingerprint development lab only). *At interview, candidates will be asked to confirm their willingness to undertake the basic driving assessment, to enable the use of police authorised vehicles. Problem Solving: All role holders are confronted regularly with problems, they are presented with new or unusual situations, demands or challenges, or something has gone wrong and has to be sorted out. The problems that have to be dealt with in carrying out this role include: 1. On a daily basis they will be responsible for assessing exhibits for suitability for examination, there can be issues with exhibit continuity, integrity, appropriateness and as such they will have to contact relevant force personnel to gain or clarify information and seek advice to be able to proceed. 2. On a regular basis issues with the data entry on the computerised evidence tracking system can result in problems with documenting exhibit continuity. Contact with the systems administrator will be necessary to rectify the problem. Planning: Refers to any problems that may be met in planning because of the unpredictability of the workload or the time scales over which plans have to be made. The role involves the following planning activities: 1. On a daily basis staff are required to plan their workload which involves the processing of crime scene cases in accordance with forensic laboratory ISO standard objectives and force priorities. Telephone enquiries, the processing of urgent cases, scene call outs and problems with computerised systems can impact on the planned activities resulting in the need to reassess the workload and priorities. 2. As required staff may need to be flexible to alter working hours to ensure the appropriate shifts can be maintained as necessary and the workload can be achieved. Scene attendance and urgent exhibits coming into the lab can result in changes and extension to planned working hours. 3. As required staff will carry out dynaplf5lvn$vvhvvphqw VERWKLQWKHODERUDWRU\DQGRXWDW scenes and consequently will adapt to ensure safe working practices fit the change in environment and allow staff to meet the demands of the task safely. Freedom to Act: Describes the scope the role provides to act independently without seeking prior approval from the manager or colleagues. The degree to which the role provides freedom to act is as follows: 1. On a daily basis staff will process work independently in line with FIU procedures and ISO objectives. The processing of exhibits will include making decisions on appropriate screening in line 3

4 with forensic laboratory policies and determining the most suitable action for assessment. Independently produce paperwork detailing chosen processes and results and seeking advice when necessary. 2. On a daily basis staff will deal with enquiries from other force personnel and external agencies relating to forensic evidence recovery matters. Staff will interpret the nature of the enquiries and act to resolve them or seek advice from a more senior member of staff as necessary. These can include requests for evidence preparation, the result or current status of cases, advice being sought from other TVP staff on exhibit recovery and suitability for processing in the lab, scene attendance requests and other general enquiries. 3. On successful completion of relevant training staff may attend scenes of crime to give expert advice and recover forensic evidence. When attending scenes staff will be free to make reasoned decisions based on knowledge and experience, complete comprehensive risk assessments and ultimately take responsibility for their involvement in the scene examination. Interpersonal skills: Describes the ways in which the job relates to people and uses interpersonal skills. The role involves exercising interpersonal skills as follows: 1. Throughout the day the role holder will have contact with other FLTs discussing work procedures, good practice, treatment processes and general sharing of knowledge and experience. Staff will also receive and respond appropriately to telephone calls on a wide range of matters from Police Staff and Police Officers of all ranks. As well as working directly with certain specialist police departments e.g. Major Crime Unit, Serious organised crime Unit and Professional Standards Department. 2. Staff will regularly be involved with training staff on attachment from other departments, imparting knowledge and experience. They will also have the opportunity to be involved in delivering training to Police Officers on the services the forensic laboratory can provide and how the department fits into the Forensic Investigation Unit and force as a whole. 3. When attending a scene staff will liaise with the scene watch, crime scene manager and any other authorised personnel to discuss the work to be undertaken and communicate the outcome of the Risk assessment. When at scenes the staff may also on occasion be asked questions by the public so a professional manner should be upheld at all times and politely direct the public to the Scene watch officers to ensure integrity of the scene is upheld. Communicating: Indicates what sort of communications are made in carrying out the role, the format (oral or written), the purpose and frequency and to whom they are addressed. The role involves communicating to people as follows: 1. Written reports and evidential statements for the police and CJ system on regular basis. 2. Regular & telephone communication with other staff members and police officers of all ranks to share information and update case results. 3. Face to face communication with officers visiting the laboratories. 4

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6 Appendix A Forensic Laboratory Technician (FLT) ² Fingerprint Development Laboratory The role of a FLT situated within the Fingerprint Development Lab will focus primarily on recovering marks from exhibits and crime scenes. Once the relevant training has been completed, both in house and the external FERRT (Fingerprint Evidence Recovery and Recording Techniques) course, the role holder will be expected to independently assess the potential to recover evidence from exhibits and scenes, decide on the appropriate action and utilise relevant light sources and chemical treatments to reveal or enhance marks. They will also be required to assess the quality, document and digitally photograph any evidence found. They will also have the joint responsibility for ensuring that all equipment used is properly maintained and remains operational and chemicals used are prepared using the approved methods and stored and disposed of in accordance with H&S regulations. The majority of the work will be lab based, on occasions where scene attendance is required this may well be at murders, mortuaries or hydroponics drugs factories where different H&S considerations will present themselves. There are opportunities from time to time for FLTs to become involved in projects and research with regards to new techniques to develop marks and the nature of the role means that they will constantly be learning new processes and working practises as these techniques become available. Appendix B Forensic Laboratory Technician (FLT) ² Body Fluid Screening Laboratory The role of a FLT situated within the Body fluid screening labs will focus primarily on the examination of recovered exhibits for body fluids and other potential sources of DNA. Initial training will be provided by an external forensic science provider. Once the initial training has been successfully completed the post holder will routinely record and recover blood staining for DNA profiling whilst ensuring the preservation or recovery of other trace evidence types. Continual professional development will involve the post holder becoming proficient in examining exhibits for other body fluid types including semen and saliva. The post holder will be required to assess the quality and integrity of submissions, devise an examination strategy (in conjunction with a forensic scientist within the unit) taking into account the investigative needs. Examinations will be conducted according to published standard operating procedures and will be fully documented by the post holder, who will also update the Force Case Management system. 6

7 The work in the body fluid screening labs will involve the use of microscopy, digital photography, presumptive chemical testing and a variety of light sources. Full PPE must be worn at all times in the laboratory environment. The post holder will also have the joint responsibility for ensuring that all equipment used is properly maintained and that the laboratories are cleaned regularly according to published systems. The vast majority of the work will be lab based, however there may be rare occasions where a scene attendance is required. ROLE PROFILE CORE RESPONSIBILIT Y Broad Band 3 Non Supervisory Police Staff CORE COMPETENCIES The role holder should effectively deliver these key requirements: Public Service Serving the Public ± level 1 Leadership Openness to change ± level 1 Service Delivery ± level 1 Professionalism Decision making ± level 1 Working with others ± level 1 Professionalism ± level 1 7