Authorised Identification Officer

Location

Euston Street

Business Area

Criminal Justice

Department

J - Criminal Justice Department

Rank

N/A

Grade

5

Salary

£34,329 - £38,754

Part/Full Time

Full Time

Hours per Week

37

Additional Working Conditions

Suitable for Job Share, Shift Work, Weekend Working

Type of Contract

Permanent

Vetting Level Required

MV

Description

Help identify criminals and bring justice to victims of crime.

Join us as an Authorised Identification Officer and help deliver a high-quality, justice-focused service. You’ll carry out identification procedures from capturing suspect images to conducting witness parades and working closely with operational teams and external agencies. In this dynamic role, you will also support investigations giving evidence in court as required.

There is 1 full time position available. This role is on a shift pattern (12.5% shift allowance rate), working Monday to Friday either 08:00 – 16:00 or 12:00 – 20:00 with one Saturday in four, working 08:00 – 16:00. This role is fixed based. Agile working is not available.

Please contact Arun.Sharma@leics.police.uk for further information.

You’ll be

• Completing dynamic risk assessments regarding identification procedures.
• Providing expert advice to aid in investigations.
• Interrogating intelligence on the Facial Recognition database.

You must

• Be skilled identifying inconsistencies and inaccuracies in information.
• Have previously worked in a confidential environment.
• Be proficient using IT systems to record and retrieve data.

What’s in it for you?

At Leicestershire Police, we want to create an environment that puts people first, so you feel supported in everything you do. We have a range of reward and benefits available to all our employees.

What’s next

Please click APPLY to complete your application, telling us how you meet the essential and desirable criteria by showcasing your skills and experience.

To support you with your application we’ve provided some application guidance and the recruitment process.

• Vacancy closes on 10th September 2025 at 23:55.

If you want a chat about how we can help you throughout the recruitment process and your career with us, get in touch with the Talent Acquisition Team: talent@derbyshire.police.uk.

Who we are

At Leicestershire Police it’s not just patrolling the streets. Just as important as our uniformed officers is our dedicated team of professional and support staff working behind the scenes. It’s these skilled people, people like you who contribute to the policing of Leicestershire.

To understand how you can make a difference visit our careers website.

We value diversity and inclusion and encourage applications from underrepresented and neurodiverse backgrounds, so that we can truly reflect the communities that we serve in.

Document Attachment

Authorised Identification Officer.pdf – 278KB