Forensic Science / Quality Assurance Administrator | Sachbearbeitung (m/w/d) Kriminaltechnik / Qualitätssicherung
Land Niedersachsen Polizeidirektion Hannover
Job Summary
This role involves critical forensic science and quality assurance tasks within the Central Criminal Service. The successful candidate will independently conduct crime scene investigations, secure evidence, and prepare detailed reports, sketches, and photographic documentation. Key responsibilities include utilizing technical and chemical methods for evidence collection, managing hazardous materials, and performing forensic identification procedures. The position requires a strong technical background, excellent communication skills for conflict resolution, and the ability to provide expert advice on investigation possibilities. This is a demanding yet vital role, requiring significant psychological stability and physical resilience due to exposure to graphic crime scenes and challenging working conditions, making it suitable for professionals committed to meticulous and impactful forensic work.
Required Skills
Education
Completed vocational training in a technical, chemical, or laboratory-technical profession (e.g., chemical-technical assistant, chemical laboratory technician, PTA, MTA, photographer) OR a completed forensics degree or comparable course of study.
Experience
- Professional experience in crime scene investigation and evidence securing
- Experience with technical and chemical evidence collection methods
- Experience in creating crime scene sketches and photographic reports
- Experience with hazardous materials and laboratory safety protocols
- Experience in conducting forensic identification procedures
- Experience in quality assurance within forensic science
Languages
Additional
- Valid Class B driver's license with regular driving practice required. Willingness to obtain Class C1E driver's license for operating crime scene vehicles. Must possess strong psychological stability and physical resilience for demanding work conditions, including exposure to graphic scenes and prolonged work in challenging environments (e.g., extreme temperatures, difficult access). Willingness to undergo mandatory training modules and pass examinations at the Police Academy to achieve full qualification and EG 9a TV-L classification. Willingness to travel for training modules outside of Hannover.