Thames Valley Police (TVP) is making a significant, multi-year investment in our Forensic Services and is transforming our wide array of forensic disciplines as well as crime scene investigation, to create a forward looking, accredited service which delivers proportionate, timely outcomes that support effective crime investigation for TVP and other external organisations.
As part of this transformation, an exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Forensic Investigation Unit (FIU) as a CSI Technician. Reporting to a CSI Supervisor and based within one of the operational CSI hubs;
In this role you will provide administrative and logistical support to the CSI unit. Responsibilities will include administrative tasks which will involve the processing, physical checking and handling of forensic exhibits, data entry and call handling. You will also conduct CSI equipment and vehicle checks, cleaning regimes and maintain accurate records ensuring stock levels of forensic consumable items are both adequate and fit for purpose.
Post holders will be expected to undertake the established psychological screening process. Along with all other posts in Force Crime, Intelligence and Specialist Operations Departments, this role will require an enhanced level of vetting.
Capability to travel across the Force (especially between the two CSI offices in the same County) will be required in order to deliver equipment and exhibits or assist with departmental resilience by working from an alternative site using Force vehicles. For this reason a full driving licence is considered essential for this role.
As part of the Thames Valley Police family you will enjoy a fantastic range of benefits including 24 days annual leave per annum, pro-rata for part time (plus Bank Holidays), flexible working conditions, a wide range of lifestyle discounts, career development opportunities and have the option to join a local government pension scheme. For more information on our benefits, please visit the supporting you page, via the link at the bottom of the advert.
If you have any queries please contact the Recruitment Team at [email protected] quoting reference 0906. We will endeavour to respond to your query as quickly as possible.
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The closing date for enquiries and receipt of completed applications is Sunday 28 June 2026.
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