To provide a comprehensive CCTV / Imagery Service to Serious and Complex Crime Investigations, to assist investigating officers and other external agencies in the prevention and detection of crime.
Key responsibilities
- To provide a complete video editing service, including edited sequences, still images and video enhancement, to the highest standard, to assist investigating officers within the WMP and other specific external agencies including Barristers/ CPS
- Provide training to WMP staff on all aspects of CCTV video compilation/enhancement techniques
- Undertake research and development of new and existing systems for use
within the CCTV arena - Evaluate media and imagery prior to the employment of external agencies
- Attend and if necessary, give evidence in court, including the installation and operation of video viewing equipment within the courtroom
- Maintain department equipment – e.g., PCs – carrying out minor servicing and repairs
- Keep abreast of current legislation and working practices
- Maintain appropriate records and filing systems to ensure integrity and
continuity of evidence - To support and work towards the development of within a Quality Management System and fully understand the requirements and benefits of Forensic Regulation and accreditation
- To perform internal audits as required in line with Quality Management
- To assist with the development of analytical graphic packages and to seek out opportunities for future technological advancements.
Knowledge and skills
Essential Requirements
- Degree in a relevant technical discipline and/ or significant relevant experience (must be evidenced)
- Understanding of the principles of evidence handling, forensic quality standards and the presentation of evidence at court.
- Excellent communication (both verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
- Proven working knowledge of video & audio editing/enhancement techniques
- Ability to communicate technical concepts and findings to a non-technical audience
- Excellent attention to detail, concentration, and work ethic
Desirable Requirements
- An understanding of video comparison identification and recognition procedures/protocols
- A basic understanding of native CCTV systems / players / filesystems
- Proven experience and knowledge of the criminal justice system
- Ideally completed a nationally recognised investigation training course
- Experience of serious / complex crime investigations
- Experience with Adobe Suite, mainly After Effects, Premiere, and Photoshop
- Experience with using FFMPEG for video and audio editing
- Be conversant with the ISO 17025 standard and ACPO Principles of Digital Evidence
- Good IT skills and experience in the use of & installation of software and hardware
- A proven understanding of computer programming languages such as Python, Java, C++ etc.
The post holder will:
- Be required to work a shift system, covering the hours of between 07.00 -18.00 Monday to Friday.
- Be required to attend and pass appropriate training courses as and when required in order to develop the individual and the team
- Be expected to comply with Health and Safety at Work Act, Fire Prevention Regulations and COSHH Regulations at all times
Vetting - Successful applicants will be required to pass Recruitment Vetting and Counter Terrorism Clearance scrutiny prior to commencing their role, this will include a full background & financial disclosure as part of the vetting process.
Medical - Appointment to this role will be dependent upon successfully medical checks, which may include a drugs test and if required a fitness test.
West Midlands Police is a Disability Confident Leader - the highest level an organisation can achieve under the scheme run by the Department of Work and Pensions. As part of our commitment we operate a ‘Disability Confident Interview Scheme’ - all candidates who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role will be offered an interview.
It is important to note that there may be occasions where it is not practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people who meet the essential criteria for the job. For example: in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. In these circumstances, the employer could select the candidates who best meet the essential criteria for the job, as they would do for non-disabled applicants.
“Diversity and Inclusion Vision: Maximise the potential of people from all backgrounds through a culture of fairness and inclusion to deliver the best service for our communities”
West Midlands Police is the second largest police force in the country, covering an area of 348 square miles and serving a population of almost 2.8 million.The region sits at the very heart of the country and covers the three major centres of Birmingham, Coventry and Wolverhampton. It also includes the busy and thriving districts of Sandwell, Walsall, Solihull and Dudley. Leisure, retail and conference amenities, together with Premiership and Championship football teams, attract millions of visitors annually.
The West Midlands is an area rich in diversity, with 18 per cent of its population from ethnic minority backgrounds.
An average of 170,000 motorists travel through the region daily, making its motorways some of the busiest in Europe.
Against this backdrop, the force deals with more than 2,000 emergency calls for help every day, as well as patrolling the streets and responding to incidents 24-hours-a-day, seven days a week.
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