We are welcoming applications for the role of Alliance Evidential Property Researcher (Dorset) with Dorset Police based at the following location(s): Police Headquarters, Winfrith, Dorset  

Salary: Scale D - Starts at £27,204 rising by yearly increments to a maximum of £29,859 per annum 
Please note that the above salary is based on working 37 hours per week. If this role is part-time or you are appointed on a part-time basis your salary will be prorated to reflect this. Exceptions to starting salary may apply if you are an existing Devon & Cornwall or Dorset Police Staff employee substantively posted to a role at the same Scale.

Type of employment: Permanent 

Type of working arrangement: Hybrid Worker -  Hybrid working is a form of flexible working where workers spend some of their time working remotely (usually, but not necessarily, from home) and some in the employer's workspace.

Hours per week: this role is 30 hours per week. However, we welcome applications from individuals wishing to work on a part-time basis and we are willing to consider flexible working patterns subject to business need. 

Details about the hybrid working e.g Office attendance minimum 1 day per week.
This is subject to change as per business requirements: 

Allowances: This role attracts no allowances. 

About the role:  

To interrogate the relevant Force and National computer systems, to include PNC, for evidential property that has been seized relating to crime and/or prosecution and establish recommendations for retention or disposal as appropriate.  

To identify items of evidential 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 evidential property and its on-going management and if required making arrangements for the disposal of the evidential property.

To research any currently available and any new ways of identifying evidential 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.