Job advert
Job Title Digital Forensics Media Technician
Grade E £28, - Min- £32, Max
Contract Type Full Time Permanent
2 Vacancies - 1 at Lichfield - 1 at Smithfield
Staffordshire Police is continually striving to deliver the best possible service for the county’s residents, businesses and visitors. It is a fast-paced organisation, adaptive to modern policing needs and open to continual improvement.
Everyone who works for the force has an important role to play in shaping the future of Staffordshire Police. The force seeks people who will champion new ways of working, be collaborative and agile and represent in a fair and ethical manner those that Staffordshire Police serves.
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About the Opportunity
We are seeking applications for Digital Forensics Media Technicians and have a vacancy at each of our two sites, Lichfield and Hanley. Digital Forensic Services are vital to helping our officers to combat crime, protect the vulnerable, enable safer communities, and make a difference that really matters.
The exciting opportunity will see you involved in a variety of challenging and interesting cases delivering digital forensics work to support investigations. If you have an interest and passion for digital technology and a role that supports victims of crime then you could be part of a fast-paced technical team, responsible for the preservation, conversion and extraction of digital evidence.
In this role you will use appropriate digital forensics techniques to capture, preserve and acquire evidence and intelligence from CCTV and mobile device examinations for analysis and presentation in investigations of the commission of crime. You will maintain the integrity of evidence and findings, document processes and provide evidential reports whilst complying with ISO Quality Standards and NPCC framework guidance. A vital part of the role is the Forensic integrity and continuity of evidence with subsequent presentation at judicial proceedings.
The digital world is evolving quickly, and we need to keep pace. To do this we need people who have the willingness to adapt quickly and seek opportunities in every challenge. We will support the right candidate with a defined training plan, and development opportunities to ensure excellence in delivering Digital Forensics.
Please ensure that you are giving a clear representation of your technical background, skills or experience within your application highlighting experience of editing software used.
Everyone who works for the force has an important role to play in shaping the future of Staffordshire Police. The force seeks people who will champion new ways of working, be collaborative and agile and represent in a fair and ethical manner those that Staffordshire Police serve.
Please upload your CV and covering letter into the CV Section on the main application
Ensuring you evidence against the essential criteria on the role profile
Further details of the key tasks, responsibilities can be found within the role spec attached
Closing date: 22nd April at Midday.
Interview date: Dates to be confirmed
In addition to your salary, you will have access to a range of benefits including:
1. Pension Scheme - Employers Pension contribution 21.5% Staffordshire Pension Fund - Staffordshire Pension Fund - Home (staffspf.org.uk)
2. Generous holiday entitlement, plus Bank Holidays.
3. Flexible / Agile Working
4. Sick pay scheme
5. Fostering friendly policy
6. Family friendly policies – maternity, paternity, parental leave, adoption, disability leave and carers leave
7. Access to health and wellbeing support
8. Eye care vouchers
9. On site Gyms
10. Staff associations
11. Reward and Recognition
12. Blue light Card
13. Flexible working options
14. Training and development opportunities
15. Car lease scheme
16. Cycle to work scheme
17. Free Parking at selected sites
18. Onsite catering facilities
19. Access to Staff Networks
20. Union support
21. Financial products and services