Vacancy Information
An exciting opportunity has become available for People Services Volunteers to support the biometrics sessions and sampling for new recruits. This comprises of taking fingerprints and DNA samples, which are then stored on the elimination database to be ruled out at crime scenes.
The Role & Key Responsibilities
As a People Services Biometrics Volunteer you will play a crucial role in supporting the biometrics sessions for new recruits. All new Police Officers, PCSOs and Special Constables require DNA, fingerprints and substance misuse samples prior to commencing employment.
You will be supporting the delivery of these sessions by guiding candidates through the DNA and fingerprint sampling, in line with training which will be provided. You will also be escorting candidates to and from reception and the hair sampling rooms during the sessions.
The sessions occur on an ad-hoc basis, dependent on recruitment windows, and are generally held between 08:00 and 16:00 weekdays (usually on Wednesdays) once or twice a month with the potential for future evening sessions. Therefore, a degree of flexibility is required.
The role is based at our Headquarters site in Lewes.
Skills & Experience
As a People Services Volunteer you will:
- Assist the Recruitment Team in facilitating the self-serve fingerprints and DNA sampling by guiding and instructing candidates.
- Quality check samples prior to submission to the Forensic Hub for testing.
- Apply attention to detail ensuring all samples and associated paperwork are completed accurately.
- Escort candidates around site where required.
- Meet and greet candidates at Reception and provide a short briefing at the start of the sessions.
Why Volunteer With Us?
We are looking for volunteers who can engage with confidence and patience, demonstrating good interpersonal skills.
This volunteer opportunity is well suited if you like talking to a range of people from different backgrounds, or are simply excited to learn a new skill.
If you are a clear communicator with an attention to detail, we want to hear from you! Previous policing or forensic experience is not essential as training for the sample taking will be provided.
Further Information
If you are interested in this role and want to find out more please email recruitment@sussex.police.uk
Diversity Statement
We are only as good as our people. It's important that our officers and staff can be themselves in the workplace and we know that as an organisation we'll grow from the variety of thinking, approach, and the skills that diversity brings; all of which help us to deliver a better policing service. We strive to ensure how we deliver our services, provide information and how we recruit is open and accessible to all.
We have multiple staff support groups who help to improve our understanding of minority issues and ensure they are reflected in our work. We are proud members of Disability Confident, hold Race Equality Matters Trailblazer status, are a signatory of the Race at Work Charter and are aligned with the Armed Forces Covenant and the HeForShe movement.
We are committed to being an anti-racist police service. We promise to challenge injustice, ensure fairness and to uphold anti-racist principles in both our organisation and our communities. For more information, you can read our full anti-racism statement here.
We value the differences that people bring from all backgrounds and communities. Regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, disability, social status, or religious belief, we would love to hear from you.
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Additional Information
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