Are you an innovative problem solver? Do you want to make a difference in your community by examining digital devices to obtain vital evidence?
We are now recruiting for Data Forensic Investigators within our South West Forensics collaboration. 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 including:
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.
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