Applications are invited for the post of Digital Media Investigator - FMIT within HQ Crime Division based at St Johns Court, Blackburn Town Centre Police Station.
The purpose of this role is to work as part of a team within the force major investigation team, investigating homicides and other serious and complex crimes.
This is not a comprehensive list of all the tasks which may be required of the post holder. It is illustrative of the general nature and level of responsibility of the work to be undertaken.
Act as a single point of contact for all digital data for an investigation, providing advice, guidance, and training to the team and wider colleagues across the force. Work closely with the DMIU to ensure best practice in that area.
Conduct peer reviews of digital work within the MIR.
To advise officers / staff when required to do so on digital opportunities in any investigation
To ensure that their skills are up to date and maintained through research into new areas of digital exploitation
To attend major incident briefings and advise/co-ordinate digital investigation strategies in line with SIO policy. The strategy is to incorporate all digital devices ensuring quality standards are met.
To provide briefings to Senior Investigating Officers with regards to digital tactics available during an investigation and to set the digital investigation strategy for such investigations
Perform advanced manual Cloud downloads of various social media profiles and/or Cloud CCTV.
Record detailed, comprehensive forensic contemporaneous examination notes, photographs and logs of all digital forensic activities conducted, performed in accordance with local and national policies.
Obtain Production Orders from Court.
Please see the attached job specification for further details.
Skills And Experience
It is essential that successful candidates attend and pass Cyber Crime / Digital Media Investigation and Open Source courses to remain in role.
Experience in using digital data in investigations
Vetting And Medical
Please be aware, as a condition of your appointment you must undergo and pass Recruitment Vetting (RV). Please be aware there is a minimum 3 year UK residency requirement for Recruitment vetting and you must be 18 years old at the point of applying. Successful applicants will also be subject to a medical assessment.
Benefits
days annual leave (role dependant) plus 8 bank holidays pro rata
Local Government Pension Scheme with contributions from 5.5% to 12.5% depending on your salary
Sick pay provisions
Generous maternity / paternity and adoption leave entitlements
Option to become a member of the onsite unions
Discounts from various retailers via the Blue Light Scheme
Access to on-site-gyms – HQ
Cycle to work scheme
Support from our Health and Wellbeing Centre including Welfare Officers, Counselling, Physiotherapy and Mental Health Peer Supporters
Hybrid / Agile working (role dependant)
Closing date: Thursday 12th March 2026 @10am
Please note if you are put on a reserve list or offered the role on a temporary basis, you will need to get support from your line manager.
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