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Contract Type: Full-Time, Contract for 6 months
Location: Hybrid working (with attendance required at sites in Exeter or Plymouth twice per week)
Pay Scale: £18.47 per hour
Security Clearance: SC/NPPV3 required
About the Role
We're seeking a highly organised and detail-focused professional to join a major crime investigation team as a Disclosure / Exhibits Officer. In this critical support role, you will work closely with the Senior Investigating Officer (SIO) and Major Incident Room (MIR) Supervisor to manage sensitive material, handle exhibits, and support disclosure processes in line with legal and investigative standards.
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to serious and complex crime investigations while applying best practices in disclosure and evidence management. The successful candidate will help ensure that victims, witnesses, and suspects are treated fairly, and that all processes comply with national guidance and legislation.
Key Responsibilities
Manage and assess disclosure material in accordance with CPIA 1996 and MIRSAP guidance.
Prepare accurate disclosure schedules and liaise with CPS and senior officers.
Review, edit, and assess material on HOLMES to support prosecution and defence disclosure.
Manage sensitive material, identify issues of Public Interest Immunity, and present them appropriately.
Handle, store, and record exhibits while maintaining evidential integrity.
Support forensic awareness and contamination control protocols.
Prepare exhibits for presentation in court proceedings.
Essential Skills & Experience
Strong understanding of the investigative process, particularly major crime investigations.
Experience with the HOLMES system and the Major Incident Room Standardised Administrative Procedures (MIRSAP).
Working knowledge of CPIA 1996, Attorney General's Guidelines (2024), Codes of Practice (2020), and the National Intelligence Model (NIM).
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
Attention to detail with a methodical and tenacious approach to casework.
Awareness of Health and Safety requirements and forensic handling protocols.
Additional Information
Applicants must be able to achieve and maintain SC (Security Check) clearance. Due to the nature of the role, travel to locations in Exeter or Plymouth is required. Hybrid working arrangements are available.
How to Apply
If you're ready to play a key role in the support and delivery of major crime investigations, we'd like to hear from you.
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