Nottinghamshire Police jobs

Job description

Main Purpose of Role

To provide a comprehensive Crime Scene Investigation capability across the East Midlands Region under the direction and control of EMSOU-FS, principally focusing on service delivery to volume crime. The Tier 1 Crime Scene Investigators independently attend volume crime scenes such as burglaries and stolen vehicles to secure and recover forensic evidence.

Key Skills & Experience Required

• Demonstrate a general awareness of photographic or scientific techniques which would be deployed to support crime scene investigation work.
• Experience of working within a customer focused environment.
• Experience of working in a logical, methodical manner, even when under pressure.
• Demonstrate the ability to be flexible and adapt to changing work situations.
• Able to demonstrate attention to detail.
• Able to plan and organise time and prioritise work effectively.
• Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative with the minimum of supervision.

Shift Allowances:

Weekend working and unsociable hours allowances apply as part of 7 day working shift pattern. Payments also for standby. All shift allowances in accordance with Police Staff Handbook.

Benefits:

Some benefits of working for Nottinghamshire Police include but are not limited to:

Pension scheme – We pay around double the member contribution

Support networks and wellbeing

Annual leave entitlement – Starting at 24 days and increasing with length of service

Blue Light Card discounts

Flexible and agile working where suitable

Please see attached document titled ‘Police Staff Benefits’ for further benefits and information.

To Apply:

When applying, please complete the information on the next few screens.

The attached Job Description provides further details about the role.

When applying, refer to the person specification to evidence how you demonstrate your suitability for the role, ensuring the four areas have been considered.

You can also attach a supporting statement of no more than 2000 words referring to the person specification to evidence how you demonstrate your suitability for the role, along with your CV.

Please ensure any documents you attach during your application do not have your name or any identifiable personal details included within the text or the document name (including any images), so that your application can remain anonymous.

For current Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner staff applicants, please note that Nottinghamshire Police would be a new employer. However, an agreement has been made whereby all tenure and length of service will be honoured.

Vetting Level – Management – you must have resided in the UK for at least the last 5 years, with less than 12 months spent abroad (some exceptions for those living on a UK military base).

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

All applicants will be subject to the Nottinghamshire Police Vetting Policy.

Nottinghamshire Police is committed to the principles of Equality, Fairness and Diversity, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community in our efforts to recruit a diverse and flexible workforce that reflects the people we serve.

Reasonable adjustments will be considered at a later stage for candidates successfully shortlisted. Please be aware, this will not cause any detriment or impact to your application, our aim is to support you throughout the process.

Job reference

REQ001613

Date posted

08/10/2026

Application closing date

22/10/2026

Location

Joint Headquarters/Arnold

Salary

£30,333 to £32,613 per annum (pro rata if part time)

Package

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Full time

Job category/type

CSI/Staff Investigator