AddressVictoria Police
Forensic Services Department
Fingerprint Sciences Group
Fixed term VPS-2 Administration Officer role available until 18/09/2023
About the Unit:
Units within the Fingerprint Sciences Group (FSG) comprise VPS staff, Forensic Officers and Police members undertaking activities associated with the provision of a fingerprint service to the State of Victoria. This includes scene and laboratory-based recovery of fingerprints, comparison of unknown and known fingerprints and management of known fingerprints in accordance with Section 464 of the Victorian Crimes Act 1958.
About the Role:
This role Contribute towards ensuring the quality of fingerprint service delivery by providing support in relation to fingerprint administrative duties and maintenance of 10-print fingerprint records.
Victoria Police is a contemporary and agile workplace and support flexible working arrangements.
As the successful applicant, some of your duties will include:
* Accurate data entry of casework and person details for the purpose of communicating results and recording 10-print fingerprint sets.
* Provide general administrative assistance, respond to customer enquiries, maintain office records and compile reports.
* Update and maintain record systems including the Law Enforcement Assistance Program (LEAP) and the National Automated Fingerprint Identification System (NAFIS) for management of 10-print fingerprint records.
* Liaise with police informants and other internal and external groups to provide information and assist with workflows.
* Ensure the integrity of fingerprint-related information on the LEAP and NAFIS databases.
* Compile documentation required to provide court statements of fingerprint evidence and attend in a timely manner to correspondence from informants and supervisors regarding court matters.
* Maintain records, filing systems and distribute documentation relevant to fingerprint casework.
Skills & Experience
As the successful applicant, you will have:
* Demonstrated experience in performing a range of administrative support duties including the preparation of reports and correspondence, minute taking and basic research activities.
* Appropriate word processing and computer skills including the ability to develop and maintain appropriate work recording and monitoring systems.
* Proven organisational and problem-solving skills and the ability to undertake and complete competing activities within acceptable timeframes.
* Well-developed interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with senior police members, external agencies, and other personnel.
* Demonstrated ability to function within a team environment and deal appropriately with sensitive and highly confidential information and issues.
* An understanding of the customer service requirements of the position and a demonstrated record of strong commitment and achievement in meeting customer needs.
* A proven record of ethical behaviour and a commitment to the Victoria Police Code of Ethics and Conduct and the Organisational Values.
Requirements and relevant information:
* Fixed Term VPS-2 position available until 18/09/2023
* Position is located at 31 Forensic Drive, Macleod, Victoria
* The successful candidate will be required to provide a DNA sample (buccal swab) for use in laboratory quality control procedures (elimination purposes only)
* The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include fingerprint checks and misconduct screening.
* Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa.
* In accordance with the Acting Chief Health Officer's Direction – COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination (Workers) Directions, you are required to be fully vaccinated and your employment with Victoria Police is subject to proof of vaccination.
How to apply
Your application must include:
* Resume
* Completed application form - attached to the job advertisement.
Please Note: All applications will need to be submitted through the following platform: Job Skills Exchange (JSE) or Careers.vic.gov.au website. Applications will not be accepted via other platforms or email.
Current Victorian Government employees must apply via Jobs and Skills Exchange (JSE).
Applications close midnight, Thursday 27th October 2022 - No applications will be accepted via email.
For further information on this role contact: Elliot Cottrill on 03 9450 3*** or via email **************@police.vic.gov.au
If you have a disability/medical condition and require a copy of this advertisement and attached documentation in an accessible format or would like to discuss an access requirements/reasonable adjustment for the recruitment process, please contact VPS Recruitment via email ******@police.vic.gov.au
About Us:
Victoria Police has a dedicated workforce of more than 22,000 employees consisting of police, protective services officers, police custody officers, and public service staff. Each employee plays a vital role in providing the 24/7, 365 days a year emergency response and public safety capability the organisation delivers to its community. As a Victoria Police employee, you have a dedication and commitment to community safety.
Having a workforce that reflects the community we serve is important to Victoria Police. We want to attract and retain people of all genders, ages, religions, disability, sexual orientation, family and caring responsibilities, and cultures including people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage. If you are interested in a position, we encourage you to apply as we celebrate the benefit that diversity brings to our employees, our services, and our community.
Find out what it is like working as a Victorian Public Servant for Victoria Police: https://www.police.vic.gov.au/vps
