Tenprint Identification Officer (Laindon)
Location of Role:
Laindon Advert Closing Date:
30/01/2025 Starting Salary:
£26,106.00
(pro-rata for part-time vacancies) Part/Full Time:
Full Time Contract Type:
Permanent Working Pattern:
Mon-Fri An opportunity has arisen to join Kent Police and Essex Police Serious Crime Directorate Forensic Services as a Tenprint Identification Officer. This role will be based at our newly refurbished Fingerprint Services Hub in Laindon, Essex. In this role you will provide a comprehensive Tenprint processing service for both forces. The successful candidate will process the fingerprint forms of all arrested persons in Kent Police and Essex Police areas for inclusion on the National Fingerprint Database, ensuring all technical and administrative functions are completed to the highest possible standards to assist with identification of offenders and reduce crime. At shortlisting we will be looking for evidence of: Good standard of education to GCSE or equivalent Experience and knowledge of computer systems and IT skills, including Microsoft Office Strong analytical skills and excellent attention to detail Good interpersonal and communication skills In addition, it would be helpful if you could evidence: Experience working from a Standard Operating Procedure Experience/knowledge of working in an accredited environment. Awareness of current legislation relating to fingerprints including the Police And Criminal Evidence Act (PACE 1984) and Protection of Freedoms Act (PoFA 2012) Location and Hours: Weekdays Mon-Fri 08:30-16:30 Laindon, Essex – a short walk from the train station. Parking is available on site, along with a rest area and nearby local amenities. We are committed to fostering a fair, open, and inclusive environment for all. We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of background or identity. We believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to our success as an organization. For further information about the role please contact Lou Pugh - Fingerprint Services Manager at Louise.Pugh@essex.police.uk Essex Police offer incremental increases within this salary band, therefore the salary for this position will rise to a maximum of £30,453.00. Kent Police and Essex Police have separate salary grading systems therefore the salary for this position will be dependent on which home office force you are appointed to. This will be discussed with the successful applicant before a final offer is made. Your application for this role will be shortlisted on the content you provide within the “reason for application” question, within the application form itself. CVs, covering letters or attachments are not included in the shortlist. Please provide as much detail as possible as insufficient content may mean you do not meet the shortlisting criteria, however please note this question is limited to 9000 characters. All of our posts require a level of vetting and security clearance. During the recruitment process you will be sent vetting information forms to complete. Kent Police and Essex Police welcome applications regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, sex, or employment status. Please let us know if you require extra support at any stage of the application process, or for further information regarding this position, please email us at recruitment.business.services@ecis.police.uk stating ‘Application Support and Adjustments’ in the title of your email. This post is open to: Members of a European Economic Area (EEA) state who hold settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme. Commonwealth citizens or foreign nationals (who are not British citizens or European Economic Area (EEA) state members) who have leave to enter or remain in the United Kingdom for an indefinite period that is free from restrictions. All applicants (except those who have been serving abroad with the British Armed Forces) must have lived in the UK continuously for the past three years. Essex Police and Kent Police are an equal opportunities employer. Communications may be recorded for monitoring purposes. Essex Police is a Disability Confident Leader, we: have subjected our Disability Confident self-assessment to external challenge and validation are taking an active leadership role in encouraging and helping other employers on their journey to becoming Disability Confident. Diversity, Equality and Inclusion
are central to the values of our organisation. At Essex Police we value and embrace the unique experiences, identities and abilities that each of us bring to our roles.
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Location of Role:
Laindon Advert Closing Date:
30/01/2025 Starting Salary:
£26,106.00
(pro-rata for part-time vacancies) Part/Full Time:
Full Time Contract Type:
Permanent Working Pattern:
Mon-Fri An opportunity has arisen to join Kent Police and Essex Police Serious Crime Directorate Forensic Services as a Tenprint Identification Officer. This role will be based at our newly refurbished Fingerprint Services Hub in Laindon, Essex. In this role you will provide a comprehensive Tenprint processing service for both forces. The successful candidate will process the fingerprint forms of all arrested persons in Kent Police and Essex Police areas for inclusion on the National Fingerprint Database, ensuring all technical and administrative functions are completed to the highest possible standards to assist with identification of offenders and reduce crime. At shortlisting we will be looking for evidence of: Good standard of education to GCSE or equivalent Experience and knowledge of computer systems and IT skills, including Microsoft Office Strong analytical skills and excellent attention to detail Good interpersonal and communication skills In addition, it would be helpful if you could evidence: Experience working from a Standard Operating Procedure Experience/knowledge of working in an accredited environment. Awareness of current legislation relating to fingerprints including the Police And Criminal Evidence Act (PACE 1984) and Protection of Freedoms Act (PoFA 2012) Location and Hours: Weekdays Mon-Fri 08:30-16:30 Laindon, Essex – a short walk from the train station. Parking is available on site, along with a rest area and nearby local amenities. We are committed to fostering a fair, open, and inclusive environment for all. We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of background or identity. We believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to our success as an organization. For further information about the role please contact Lou Pugh - Fingerprint Services Manager at Louise.Pugh@essex.police.uk Essex Police offer incremental increases within this salary band, therefore the salary for this position will rise to a maximum of £30,453.00. Kent Police and Essex Police have separate salary grading systems therefore the salary for this position will be dependent on which home office force you are appointed to. This will be discussed with the successful applicant before a final offer is made. Your application for this role will be shortlisted on the content you provide within the “reason for application” question, within the application form itself. CVs, covering letters or attachments are not included in the shortlist. Please provide as much detail as possible as insufficient content may mean you do not meet the shortlisting criteria, however please note this question is limited to 9000 characters. All of our posts require a level of vetting and security clearance. During the recruitment process you will be sent vetting information forms to complete. Kent Police and Essex Police welcome applications regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, sex, or employment status. Please let us know if you require extra support at any stage of the application process, or for further information regarding this position, please email us at recruitment.business.services@ecis.police.uk stating ‘Application Support and Adjustments’ in the title of your email. This post is open to: Members of a European Economic Area (EEA) state who hold settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme. Commonwealth citizens or foreign nationals (who are not British citizens or European Economic Area (EEA) state members) who have leave to enter or remain in the United Kingdom for an indefinite period that is free from restrictions. All applicants (except those who have been serving abroad with the British Armed Forces) must have lived in the UK continuously for the past three years. Essex Police and Kent Police are an equal opportunities employer. Communications may be recorded for monitoring purposes. Essex Police is a Disability Confident Leader, we: have subjected our Disability Confident self-assessment to external challenge and validation are taking an active leadership role in encouraging and helping other employers on their journey to becoming Disability Confident. Diversity, Equality and Inclusion
are central to the values of our organisation. At Essex Police we value and embrace the unique experiences, identities and abilities that each of us bring to our roles.
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