Job Description
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.
Responsibilities
* Ensure continual professional and organisational development particularly in areas such as changes in technology and data recovery methods
* 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 reconstructing 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 such as 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 and Qualifications
* Degree in computer science with relevant workplace experience or investigatory experience and knowledge of computer‑based evidence gathering and computer investigation.
* Computer‑literacy and experience in a range of operating systems (Microsoft, Linux, Android, iOS), together with knowledge of relevant legislation such as the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000.
* Knowledge of the Computer Misuse Act, Criminal Justice Act, Data Protection Act and ACPO Guidelines for Computer Based Evidence.
* Effective communication and presentation skills, along with proven investigative and analytical skills.
* Technical knowledge of computer and phone architecture. Knowledge of forensic data recovery methods and software and investigation of internet networks.
* Ability to work with graphic and traumatic images and information on a regular basis.
Eligibility
* Have a 5‑year checkable history in the UK, ideally having been resident in the UK for the last five years.
* Hold a full UK driving licence or have suitable arrangements to be transported to various locations as required.
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