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West Midlands Police
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Birmingham, West Midlands
Evidence Presentation Officer
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Grade: Band D Lower Salary: 29,064 to 35,481 Closing Date: 24th June 2020 About the role: To provide a comprehensive CCTV / Imagery Service to Serious and Complex Crime Investigations, to assist investigating offices and other external agencies in the prevention and detection of crime. Main Duties and 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. * Liaise with SIO's and investigators at crime scenes giving guidance on CCTV recovery / viewing, to ensure best policy is adopted. * To assist with the production of non-forensic audio editing packages, under the guidance of the Forensic Audio Specialists. * Provide training to WMP staff on all aspects of CCTV. * 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, 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 ensure good practice relating to Health and Safety. * To support and work 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 maintain a clean, operational working environment. Essential Requirements * Good IT skills with experience in the use of computer software and hardware. * Understanding of CCTV matters within the serious crime arena. * Proven experience and knowledge of the criminal justice system. * Proven communication, negotiation and presentation skills * Knowledge of video editing / enhancement / techniques. Desirable Requirements * An understanding of ID and recognition procedures and protocols. * A basic understanding of CCTV systems / players / files. * Ideally completed a TDC / ICIDP investigation training course. * Experience in serious / complex crime investigation. * Experience with Adobe Suite, mainly Premiere and After Effects * Experience with FFMPEG Additional Information * Required to work a shift system, covering the hours of between 07.00 -18.00 Monday to Friday. * The post holder will be required to drive force vehicles and will need a full UK driving licence. * Required to attend and pass appropriate training courses as and when required in order to develop the individual and the team. * Expected to comply with Health and Safety at Work Act, Fire Prevention Regulations and COSHH Regulations at all times. West Midlands Police are currently undertaking a long term review of staff pay and conditions. The grade, pay and other terms of employment are therefore subject to review and may change in the future. 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 Guaranteed Interview Scheme - all candidates who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role will be guaranteed an interview. "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"