What's involved with this role: Temporary Forensics Data Technician Job Ref: Dorset BL TCL 357853 Pay Rate: £12.92 per hour PAYE Hours per week: 37 Monday - Friday, normal working hours Role Length: This opening assignment is for 6-7 months City: FERNDOWN NPPV Level 3 Vetting NB: Police Vacancy - only for candidates with a minimum of 5 years continuous UK address history. Please note that this vacancy is subject to a strict security vetting procedure. The principal responsibility is to provide efficient and effective technical support to Data Forensics and ensure compliance with Force policies and procedures. Possible exposure to distressing information. A requirement of the role will be to review intelligence gathered in the course of criminal investigations and assess the detail looking for reasonable lines of enquiry which can be followed. Possible exposure to distressing information. A requirement of the role will be to review intelligence gathered in the course of criminal investigations and assess the detail looking for reasonable lines of enquiry which can be followed Key responsibilities: Effectively monitor and manage the receipt and return of Digital Forensic submissions (computers, phones other data/image mediums) maintaining administrative systems to ensure their integrity and continuity of evidence. Evaluate and triage submissions against offence, risk, proportionality to the investigation and procurement cost to the Force. Assist in the forensic examination of exhibits and data held within. Log media submitted, create electronic files for floppy and disc images. Examine CD and DVD evidence and make recommendations. Undertake the examination of all removable media received in the unit and to assist with digital evidence recovery of computers in terms of initial acquisition. Manage all material in accordance with the Criminal Procedures and Investigation Act 1996 (CPIA) concerning the destruction and storage of all Regional Force images. Act in the capacity of receptionist for visitors to the unit, including dealing with access control and maintaining the unit’s appointments calendar. Monitor storage levels within the Unit and manage the supply of laptops and equipment etc. Liaise with specialist companies for the acquisition of software and hardware equipment and specialist training providers Qualification: Computer related qualification, not limited to, but such as MICROSOFT Certification or Chartered IT professional. Hold a full UK driving licence – or be able to have suitable personal arrangements to be transported to various locations to undertake role as and when required Knowledge: Experience: Experience of monitoring, maintenance and upgrading of IT equipment and software within a specialist unit, such as the High Tech Crime Unit, with experience of Microsoft Server platforms and Domain working. Experience of working with specialised forensic software/hardware and understanding of ACPO guidelines and principles for computer based electronic evidence Experience of working in an administrative capacity within a technical environment, demonstrating attention to detail, within a highly confidential unit Skills & Abilities: The ability to work with graphic and traumatic images and information on a regular basis without undue distress Able to communicate clearly at all levels such as with Police Officers and other professional persons including providing evidential reports for court as required. Demonstrable ability to use information methodically to identify and analyse problems and draw logical conclusions Please quote the Job Title & Vacancy Reference No. in your application, or we will be unable to match your CV to the role being applied for. To help speed up the process of uploading your CV to the client we would ask that you send us your CV in Word format (or equivalent) if possible, not as a PDF. If you are successful in securing this role, please note that for the entire duration of this contract, regardless of extension, you will be working at the PAYE rate that has been advertised. For absolute clarity, we only work on a PAYE basis, rather than umbrella pay terms. We do not offer Ltd/umbrella or outside IR35 rates. If you wish to understand PAYE vs Umbrella more, please let us know and we can send you some additional information for clarity. Due to the number of CVs being sent to us under current market conditions, unfortunately we cannot respond to all applications. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion. We will, however, be very happy to receive future applications from you for other roles. ALD Please note that clients invariably ask us to strip out contact details from CVs before we submit them for consideration. This is always quicker and easier to do if you send your CV to us in Word format, rather than as a PDF please