Forensic/technical Officer
3 weeks ago
Victoria Police
Forensic Services Department
Fingerprint Sciences Group
Ongoing Forensic /Technical Officer Level 2 role available
**About the Role**:
The Victoria Police Forensic Services Department is an accredited laboratory that provides a professional forensic service to Victoria Police, persons involved with the administration of justice, and the public.
**Fingerprint Sciences Group**:
The primary functions of the FSG are the recovery and identification of fingerprint evidence from casework and the maintenance and administration of known fingerprint samples in accordance with Section 464 of the Victorian Crimes Fingerprint Act 1958. Evidence from crime scenes and samples from unknown persons are examined to recover and identify fingerprint evidence and link persons of interest to casework.
These roles contribute to ensuring a high level of fingerprint service delivery, providing technical and administrative support in relation to fingerprint casework management and evidence recovery.
Victoria Police is a contemporary and agile workplace and support flexible working arrangements.
**As the successful applicant, some of your duties will include**:
- Processing and management of ten print fingerprint records on the National Automated Fingerprint Identification System (NAFIS).
- Conduct analysis of samples and initial examination of exhibits under direction and supervision within defined parameters.
- Attend the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine (VIFM) for the purposes of fingerprinting deceased persons.
- Present factual evidence in Courts of Law where required.
- Operate and maintain existing systems and processes including technical and scientific equipment.
- Conduct quality controls within work area, including keeping records where necessary.
- Regularly interact and liaise with a range of internal and external stakeholders to provide specialist information.
- Maintain and update record systems (including PaLM, NAFIS and LEAP).
- Assist in prioritising tasks in order to achieve service delivery targets.
- Solve routine problems using readily available information.
- Required to work as part of a collaborative team.
- Provide general administrative assistance, respond to customer enquiries, maintain records and compile reports.
Skills & Experience
**As the successful applicant, you will have**:
- Ability to undertake scientific/technical examinations following established procedures.
- Experience with the operation and maintenance of relevant scientific instrumentation.
- Proven administrative skills including the maintenance of detailed and accurate records.
- Well-developed oral and written communication skills with an emphasis on the ability to impart specialist knowledge and advice to internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to work autonomously and/or in a team environment and to manage workloads in order to meet defined/agreed targets and deadlines.
- Prepare reports and provide results on technical matters relevant to own work area.
- An understanding of the customer service requirements of the position and a demonstrated record of strong commitment and achievement in meeting customer needs.
- A proven record of ethical behaviour and a demonstrated commitment to the Victoria Police Code of Ethics and Conduct and the Organisational Values.
**Requirements and relevant information**:
- Positions are located at 31 Forensic Drive, Macleod, Victoria.
- Complete the relevant discipline specific graduate certificate.
- The position will require the incumbent to work outside the ordinary hours e.g. (Shift work/Overtime/On call)
- Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa.
How to apply
- Resume
**About Us**:
Victoria Police has a dedicated workforce of more than 22,000 employees consisting of police, protective services officers, police custody officers, and public service staff. Each employee plays a vital role in providing the 24/7, 365 days a year emergency response and public safety capability the organisation delivers to its community. As a Victoria Police employee, you have a dedication and commitment to community safety.
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