Are you an innovative problem solver?
Do you want to make a difference in your community by examining digital devices to obtain vital evidence?
This is a key role within the department supporting, enhancing and creating new avenues of investigation for Officers and helping to bring offenders to justice.
In this role you will be part of a fast paced team dealing with the interrogation of a wide range of computers in order to obtain the best evidence possible for a wide variety of criminal cases. On a typical day you will be taking responsibility for the management of technical investigations, analysing computers and mobile devices and liaising with a broad range of Police Officers, staff and outside organisations.
In this role, your main responsibilities will be:
To ensure continual professional and organisational development particularly in areas such as changes in technology and data recovery methods
To assist in the maintenance of systems, storage, server facilities within the Data Forensics Crime Unit
Manage electronic and digitally based Crime investigations including forensically examining and reconstruction of computer data to identify evidence of criminal offences. Interview suspects/witnesses and offenders providing expertise in respect of technical issues of computers.
Build, maintain and develop all aspects of computer systems used in investigation, maintaining specialist knowledge of development of computers and software.
Provide operational support to officers e.g. providing specialist advice and knowledge, attending search warrants to seize property utilising designated powers and conducting on site investigations.
Provide training to other members of the unit and force in all aspects of Hi-Tech crime investigations. Become an accredited investigator to allow presentation of evidence at court in line with the Council for the Registration of Forensic Practitioners.
Assist with Major Incident investigations providing specialist advice and knowledge in relation to Hi-Tech aspects of the investigation.
Skills, experience and qualifications required:
We are seeking an individual with either a degree in computer science with relevant workplace experience or who has investigatory experience and knowledge of computer based evidence gathering and computer investigation.
You will have be computer literate and have experience in a range of operating systems (Microsoft, Linux, Android, iOS), together with a knowledge of relevant legislation. Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000.
Knowledge of Computer Misuse Act, Criminal Justice Act, Data Protection Act and ACPO (Association of Chief Police Officers, now The National Police Chief’s council) Guidelines for Computer Based Evidence.
Effective communication and presentation skills, along with proven investigative and analytical skills.
Technical knowledge of computer and phone architecture. You will also have knowledge of forensic data recovery methods and software and the investigation of Internet networks.
Ability to work with graphic and traumatic images and information on a regular basis.
Recruitment Information:
To be eligible to apply for this role you must have a 5 year ‘checkable history’ in the UK – ideally this means that you would have been resident in the UK for the last 5 years.
You must hold a full UK Driving Licence or be able to have suitable personal arrangements to be transported to various locations to undertake the role as and when required.
Does this sound like the role for you? Please apply, ensuring you address all the criteria thoroughly and clearly. We suggest using a structured approach, such as the STAR method or an alternative, to outline your responses effectively.
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About us
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Diversity is a strength and individuality is an asset.
We recognise the benefit different life experience and perspectives can bring.
We are on a journey to become the most inclusive police force in the country.
Find out more about our benefits and culture
Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.
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Important information before you commence an application (for external applicants)
You will require the following detail to complete this application form:
National Insurance Number
Identification Detail e.g. passport
Address information including proof
Referee information
Full employment history including dates and any qualifications you may have attained
Tattoos - you will also be requested to provide photos and describe of any visible tattoos you have
If the role requires you to drive you will also be required to upload details from your full driving licence including photos.
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Important information before you commence an application- for ALL applicants
The application system only remains active on a single page for a period of 60 minutes.
Please ensure you allow time to complete your application fully as part complete pages do not save.
If the role has evidence questions you may wish to save these remotely and paste your answers into the boxes at time of submission.
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