Quality Assistant - Serious Crime
Please note, if this is a paid role and the role is part time then the salary quoted will be pro rata based on the hours worked per annum.
16/04/2023, 23:55
We are seeking a Quality Assistant to work within our Quality Department in the Serious & Organised Crime Group. The Quality Department oversees implementation of quality standards across our digital forensic services. The role holder will support the Quality Manager and digital forensic units achieve and maintain accreditation to ISO17025, ISO17020, ILAC-G19, the Forensic Science Regulators Statutory Code of Practice and other relevant Police legislation and regulations.
You will assist the Quality Manager ensure compliance and continuous improvement in digital forensic activities. You will conduct audits using vertical and horizontal auditing techniques, assist with non-conforming work, setting and verifying corrective actions and conduct effectiveness reviews of actions taken. You will create and update procedures and policies and maintain accurate records. You will generate and disseminate knowledge, quality briefings and best practice. You will support delivering training of quality principles. You will play an active role in annual UKAS assessments and support expansion of the existing quality management system to incorporate all forensic activities within digital services.
Digital forensics is an area of rapid growth and change. This is a very challenging but exciting environment, and you will be instrumental in supporting digital units by promoting quality and influencing change in a tactful and ethical manner.
The role holder will need to be proactive and work effectively alone with minimal supervision. You will need to be able to build effective working relationships and communicate well with others. You must be able to confidently use Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Forms, Visio, Teams.
Ideally the successful candidate will have experience of working to quality standard such as ISO or conducting auditing & assessments. It is desirable to have worked with a scientific or forensic environment, but this is not essential.
Working Hours
Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week (non-shift)
Location
Hertfordshire Constabulary Headquarters, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6XF
Interview Process
Interviews will be conducted on 27th April. Dates and times shall be arranged with candidates successful at paper sift. Extenuating circumstances will be considered if the interview dates are not suitable, and this may be negotiated within reason.
There will be a short handwritten practical assessment followed by a verbal interview. Full details of the interview process will be provided to candidates successful at paper sift.
For Further Information:
For further information about his role please contact Lucy Agius on 01707 35 4446 or lucy.agius@herts.police.uk
Additional Information
All internal applicants must have successfully completed their probationary period to apply for this role.
Internal applicants within Bedfordshire Police, Cambridgeshire Constabulary or Hertfordshire Constabulary (BCH), should upload either a CV or provide relevant skills, experiences and qualifications on Word/PDF document.
This vacancy is live to those at risk of redundancy and will remain open to redeployees until the conditional offer stage throughout the recruitment process. Redeployees will take priority over other applicants at any point during the recruitment process up until conditional offer. If a redeployee is successful and accepts an offer, they will remain on their home force’s terms and conditions.
As a Disability Confident leader, we take personal responsibility to help create an inclusive workplace, where police officers and staff respect one another, feel valued for their differences and can be themselves. We are committed to providing workplace adjustments, wherever needed so everyone feels welcome and can flourish. If you have a disability and you meet the minimum criteria for the position you are applying for, you will be entitled to an interview under the ‘Offer an Interview Scheme’.
It is recommended that you download and store a copy of the role profile as this will no longer be available once the advert has closed.
To enable us to deliver outstanding policing for everyone, we need people from all backgrounds with a range of professional and life experiences so that we are truly representative of our communities.
Why work for Hertfordshire Constabulary?
We have gained a reputation as a pioneering and innovative force, responsible for policing a large diverse, multi-cultural population.
If you are looking for a fresh challenge which offers a genuine opportunity to make a real difference to people’s lives, variety and the chance to broaden your experience, then we are the force for you.
Benefits include:
• Access to the local government pension scheme (police staff) or Police pension scheme (Police officers) including career average, employer contributions and death in service.
• Paid leave days depending on force and length of service (police staff - 24 to 33 days, police officers 22 to 30 days).
• Paid sick leave of six months full pay and six months half pay (depending on service).
• Occupational maternity, adoption, and paternity pay (dependent on service).
• Carers and discretionary leave.
• Flexible working arrangements including compressed hours, flexible shifts, job share, annualised hours and agile working (depending on role requirements).
• Gym facilities, weekly yoga classes, exercise classes, squash facilities, exercise space etc. are available (depending on location).
• Each force has its own sports or sports and social club, offering discounts, trips, and events.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Access to Blue Light Card providing discounts to Emergency Services on the high street and online.
• Access to Police Mutual providing financial support including savings plans, insurance, breakdown cover, loans and independent financial advice.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Various support groups including Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) Support Group, Christian Police Association (CPA), Disability Awareness Network (DAWN), Lesbian, gay, bi-sexual & transgender (LGBT), Menopause Action Group, Police Chaplains.
• Access to a Trade Union (UNISON)/Staff Association (Federation).
• The Backup Buddy Police Support app is designed to help with mental health issues and gives practical advice and support as well as a range of podcasts.
• Opportunities for development and further study including Further You Talent Management, Be You BCH Senior Leadership Programme, and supervisory leadership workshops.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
We are working hard to increase diversity and inclusion within the Constabulary, where communities are under-represented, including those from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, people of all ages, abilities, faiths, religions and gender, LGBT communities and those from other disadvantaged or marginalised backgrounds, who share our values and wish to make a difference to the communities we serve.
All applications will be treated on merit, based on the evidence provided in your application and suitability for the role you have applied for.
Flexible Working
All requests for flexible working patterns will be considered and will be dependent on the role.
Recruitment and Selection Policy
Internal applicants who are at risk of redundancy or in need of redeployment and pass the selection process, will be offered the role over the remaining internal and external applicants.
Police Barred and Advisory Lists
Individuals placed on the Police Barred and Advisory lists will not be considered for employment by the police for a minimum of 5 years from the date of listing in the case of gross misconduct, or 3 years from the date of listing in the case of poor performance.
Vetting and Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and operate safer recruitment processes, to ensure a police service that employees are proud to work for because they feel safe, valued and part of a happy and supportive work environment. All employees and volunteers therefore will be subject to background checks including vetting and references.
Useful information before you commence an application
You will require the following detail to complete this application form:
- National Insurance Number
- Identification Detail e.g. passport
- Address information including proof
- Referee information
- Full employment history including dates and any qualifications you may have attained.
You will also be requested to provide photos of any visible tattoos you have.
If the role requires you to drive you will also be required to upload details from your full driving license including photos.
This advert is closed to applications.
