Role: Evidence Officer REF 364745
Contract Length: Until May 2025
Location: Reading
IR35: Inside
Pay Rate to Intermediary: £17.67 per hour
Spinwell is recruiting for an Evidence Officer for an excellent opportunity within the public sector.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE EVIDENCE OFFICER
Ensure all evidential property coming into police possession is efficiently processed in accordance with current police and procedures by managing the security, storage and disposal of evidential property and providing a high quality service to both external and internal customers.
SKILLS/EXPERIENCE OF THE EVIDENCE OFFICER
- Proven ability to work quickly and accurately when under pressure to specific deadlines.
- Proven ability to work independently and proactively to resolve and investigate problems to a conclusion. Must have excellent problem solving skills with an ability to plan and adapt to future requirements. Proven ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- IT Literate including the use of Microsoft Office applications (including Word and basic Excel) as well as the ability to learn new systems.
- Understanding or willingness to learn the Force Policy Release / Retention , Hazardous Waste Act , CPIA and relevant legislation (e.g. Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act 1996 and The Police (Property) Regulations 1997).
- Willingness to undertake Manual Handling / COSHH training.
- Proven customer service skills with a particular focus on engaging effectively with customers at all levels to resolve issues.
- Good standard of education with GCSEs (Grade 9-4/A-C) or Key Skills level 2 or equivalent in Literacy and Numeracy.
- As this is a physically active role, the role holder will be expected to lift / move heavy objects and satisfactorily complete a manual handling course (training provided).
- Must have capability to travel to different locations across the Force and undertake all assignments in a timely manner, being available to work some evenings and weekends, where required*. 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 **.
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