Drugs Administration Internship (Undergraduate)

Are you looking to secure an internship with one of the most dynamic policing units?

The East Midlands Special Operations Unit (EMSOU) is offering an exciting opportunity for a Year in Industry (YII) placement to join us in our dynamic and fast-paced environment for a minimum of 10 months within the 2024/25 academic year.

You can expect to assist with the daily duties of the team including taking enquiries, providing administrative support, checking and ordering stock, receiving and storing exhibits, and managing and resolving customer enquiries and requests for service in line with EMSOU-FS policy.

• Inputting and extracting data accurately from IT systems as required (recording of drugs intelligence data, recording of casework data etc.)
• Monitoring and responding to enquiries received via email or by telephone efficiently and professionally seeking advice as appropriate (submission queries, drugs queries etc.)
• Receiving and storing drugs exhibits whilst maintaining the continuity and integrity of the exhibits as well as organising and maintaining the secure drug storeroom.
• Supporting the Reporting Scientists by ensuring their casework exhibit continuity is maintained and any MG22b/MG11 reports are uploaded to Niche.
• Organising and prioritising workloads working as part of a team or with minimal supervision as the situation requires.
• To carry out any other duties reasonable commensurate with the grading and level of responsibility of the post.
  
  

Location – Hucknall, Nottinghamshire

The must haves

• To be enrolled in an undergraduate degree, having successfully completed the first two years of study and with full support of your university for a placement / year in industry.
• Have an ability to problem solve, understanding issues, planning approaches and testing / recording results and inferences.
• Have high levels of creativity and flexibility in approach, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  
  

What’s in it for you?

At Leicestershire Police, we aim to create an environment that puts people first. We want you to feel supported in everything you do, so you can give your very best. What’s more, we have a range of reward and benefits such as yearly salary increments, Bluelight Card (discounts), flexi scheme, pension contribution scheme, cycle to work scheme and so much more.

• Salary – Grade 2 - £24,222 – £26,106
• Due to MV/SC Vetting requirements, you must have a minimum of 5 years continuous residency in the UK to be eligible to apply.
  
  

What’s next?

Please click apply to complete your application, stating how you meet the essential/desirable criteria as listed within the job description.

To support you with your application we’ve provided some application guidance linked here.

• Vacancy closes on Sunday 24th November 2024 at 23:55.
  
  

Who We Are

Here at Leicestershire Police doesn't have to mean patrolling the streets. Just as important as our uniformed officers is our strong team of professional support staff working behind the scenes. Its these skilled people, people like you who contribute to the policing of Leicestershire.

To find out more about Leicestershire Police – EMSOU and understand how you can make a difference visit our careers website and EMSOU website.https://sway.office.com/f7vdBgaEUUPYS6db?ref=Link&loc=mysways

EMSOU’s commitment to inclusion, diversity, and equality

At EMSOU we celebrate difference, encourage diversity of thought, and continually review our processes to maintain fairness, equality, and transparency. We aim to attract and retain the most talented people and we actively encourage applications from under-represented groups.

Encouraging a healthy work-life balance and flexibility is central to our success and wherever possible we will consider job-share, part-time, agile working, and flexible working arrangements.

We want to create an environment where everyone can achieve their full potential, and this applies equally during our recruitment process. EMSOU are Disability Confident Committed and are proud to be part of the movement of change encouraging organisations to think differently about disability and neurodiversity in the workplace.

Those interested in applying are welcome to have an informal conversation with EMSOU HR to discuss any adjustments that may help either during the recruitment process or whilst carrying out the role to see if these can be accommodated.