FAS Drugs Laboratory Officer

Location

Hucknall

Agile working – work style

Not applicable

Business Area

EMSOU

Department

EMSOU-FS

Rank

N/A

Grade

G

Salary

£31,749 - £39,276

Part/Full Time

Full Time

Hours per Week

37

Additional Working Conditions

Suitable for Job Share, Flexi-time, Part Time

Type of Contract

Permanent

Vetting Level Required

MV, SC

Description

Drive justice with expert drug analysis.

As a FAS Drugs Laboratory Officer for the East Midlands Special Operations Unit (EMSOU), you’ll play a key role in supporting forensic drug investigations across the region. You’ll identify, analyse and report on illicit drugs, helping deliver vital forensic evidence for five police forces.

Working closely with reporting scientists, you’ll support the production of forensic reports and witness statements, while also providing expert advice to colleagues and stakeholders on drug casework and laboratory processes.

You’ll be

• Examining a range of illegal drugs samples using accredited analytical methods.
• Preparing reports on results and attending court as an expert witness.
• Attending specialist training for use and maintenance of equipment.

You must have

• A scientific degree or work experience in an accredited laboratory.
• Knowledge of forensic service quality standards and forensic regulators codes of practice and conduct.
• Health and safety awareness.

What’s in it for you?

By joining us, you will be part of a team of highly skilled, professional, and dedicated colleagues and partners, who are committed to policing with integrity. We offer a range of exciting career pathways, formal training, secondments, mentoring and development opportunities to improve your skills and help you progress your career. We offer continued professional development, through events, guest speakers, and training for everyone. Your skills will help keep people safe.

Learn more about the role and apply today, telling us how your skills meet the criteria.

To support you with your application we have provided some application useful guidance and our recruitment process.

Who we are

We are a collaborative unit of officers and staff tackling the most serious, organised, and violent crime, counter terrorism and extremism and providing forensic services on behalf of the region.

To find out more about EMSOU visit our website.

EMSOUare Disability Confident Committed with a dedication to inclusion, diversity, and equality, we celebrate difference and encourage diversity of thought.

Document Attachment

FAS Drugs Laboratory Officer.pdf – 168KB