FORENSIC COLLISION INVESTIGATOR - CRIME SERVICES

This post offers an exciting opportunity for the right individual to become a Forensic Collision Investigator. The role involves conducting detailed investigations into fatal and life threatening incidents involving motor vehicles by the application of mathematical principals to determine their cause and ensure the Force meets the criteria laid down in the Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO) Protocol on Collision Investigation. Applicants will need to possess the following special requirements:- •Educated to NVQ 4, or relevant equivalent further education qualification, and/or an equivalent amount of relevant work experience. To have a proven mathematical ability by assessment as required. •Hold a current full driving licence and preferably also hold a Large Goods Vehicle, PCV driving licence, full motor cycle licence. To obtain and maintain a minimum Class 4 driving authority to drive police vehicles and to undertake further training with an option to reach an advanced driving authority. •Possess a practical ability or aptitude in relation to the examination of motor vehicles, their design, technology, construction and handling characteristics. •To have or to undertake to obtain the minimum qualification of being a Standard Collision Investigator and with the evidenced potential to acquire the City and Guilds qualification of equivalent within two years of appointment in accordance with the ACPO protocol. •To be computer literate, with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications. The selection process will include:- •Papersift •Mathematics Assessment •Driver Assessment •Interview THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT WILL NEED TO BE AVAILABLE TO ATTEND A STANDARD CITY AND GUILDS OF LONDON 4 WEEK RESIDENTIAL COURSE, DATES TO BE CONFIRMED. For an informal discussion about the role, and the training requirements, please contact Colin Dobbins, Senior Collision Investigator, on 01352 708192. Closing date for receipt of completed application forms is Wednesday 11th April 2012 For a copy of the post profile and an application form please visit www.north-wales.police.uk for further details. Alternatively contact the Shared Service Facility: SSFRecruit&Post@nthwales.pnn.police.uk or telephone 01492804222 selecting Option 2, then Option 1 North Wales Police is totally committed to the principles of equality and diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Under the Equality Act 2010 candidates should advise the Shared Service Facility of any required reasonable adjustments.