Crime Scene Officer

1 week ago


Newcastle, Australia NSW Government -NSW Police Force Full time

**Clerk Grade 5/6**:

- **Ongoing Full-Time**:

- **Newcastle**

**About us**

The NSW Police Force (NSWPF) is one of the largest police forces in the western world, with more than 20,000 employees, including more than 4,000 administrative employees who support the sworn officers that provide a range of law and order services 24 hours a day, seven days a week to the socially, geographically and culturally diverse community of NSW.

**About the role**

We have an opportunity for a **Crime Scene Officer **to be part of our Newcastle Crime Scene Services Branch team. The Crime Scene Officer’s primary role is to identify and examine forensic evidence and provide evidence regarding their examinations to the judiciary. Some roles may require the collection of forensic evidence from both deceased and living persons and/or presumptive testing of drugs and sub-sampling of bulk drugs in a laboratory environment.

Hunter Zone Crime Scene Section is responsible for service delivery across the Brisbane Water, Tuggerah Lakes, Lake Macquarie, Newcastle City, Port Stephens Hunter and Hunter Valley Police Districts. Staff are required to attend all crime types. Staff must have the ability to work independently at times with mínimal supervision. Staff are required, at times, to be on call for after hours response to crime.

Applicants **must** hold a current driver’s licence with no traffic offences recorded on their driving history within the last six (6) months or NSW Police Force Bronze Certification.

**What we can offer you**

At NSWPF our people have access to a range of benefits that help balance life at work and at home. Some of the benefits available when you join the NSWPF include:

- competitive salary;
- flexible work options;
- opportunity to purchase leave;
- annual leave loading;
- corporate wellbeing programs including seminars and the Fitness Passport;
- free annual influenza vaccination; and
- salary packaging options via superannuation contributions or a novated vehicle lease.

**How to Apply**

Applications can only be submitted electronically via the I Work for NSW website.

To be considered for this role, attach a cover letter (2 pages maximum) and an up-to-date resume that clearly details your skills & experience as relevant to this role.

Please do not attach copies of qualifications, certificates or documentation (other than what has been requested) - you can bring these if called for interview.

**Target Question 1**:
Provide an example of when you have had to deal with a difficult customer while completing a crime scene examination. What did you do to resolve the situation?

**Target Question 2**:
Describe a situation when you have encountered difficulties with the delivery of a forensic examination technique in the field. What did you do to resolve the situation to a point where you were successful in evidence capture?

If you require any further information about this opportunity, please contact the hiring manager **Senior Sergeant Terry FLIPPENCE via 0419 748 742.**
- an Australian Citizen;
- a permanent resident of Australia; or
- a New Zealand citizen.

**Our commitment to Diversity**

The NSW Police Force is a proud employer of a diverse range of people. We are committed to reflecting the diverse community we serve and creating an inclusive and respectful workplace for all employees. Differences are embraced, contributions are valued, and everyone has a sense of connection and belonging.

This recruitment may be used to create a Talent Pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.


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