MIR Exhibits Officer

MIR Exhibits Officer - -18.75 per hour

The Exhibits Officer records all items of property seized during an investigation. They consider the evidential and investigative opportunities presented by seized property and ensure that property is stored in a secure and appropriate fashion for the duration of the investigation, or as long as required. They will ensure the correct disposure of property when authorised to do so by the Senior Investigating Officer (SIO).

Key Accountabilities

• Support investigations by ensuring that all property seized is correctly handled, recorded, including on HOLMES2, and stored to maintain its evidential and investigative value.

• Review the evidential and investigative value of items seized to support the wider investigation

• Liaise with the SIO and other stakeholders to submit exhibits and samples for forensic analysis in line with relevant guidance and/or procedures.

• Advise on the correct processes for the handling, storing and recording of seized property to aid the wider investigation.

• Carry out dynamic risk assessments on property seized, adhering to applicable health and safety legislation to ensure the safety of all officers and staff handling exhibits.

• Comply with all national and local guidance and applicable legislation relating to seizing, handling, recording, storage and the disposal of property seized during an investigation.

• Attend as required searches, postmortems and other locations in the capacity of Exhibits Officer to support the correct seizure, handling, recording, transportation and storing of evidential items in line with local and national guidelines and applicable legislation.