Job Title: Digital Forensics InvestigatorResponsible to: Digital Forensics & Cyber Manager
Job Purpose:
* Responsible for the identification, recovery, analysis, and reporting on examination of computer-related material in criminal, civil, or disciplinary investigations.
* Work as a Covert Internet Investigator on cyber-enabled or cyber-dependent investigations.
* Provide programming skills to produce applications as required by the Department.
* Provide professional evidence in criminal casework, appearing at criminal courts in prosecution action, anywhere in the UK.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Investigations:
o Investigate allegations of fraud, corruption, or other irregularity against the council or its partners.
o Attend search and seizure operations executed by the department against criminals, providing expert advice on identifying and seizing computer-related material.
2. Forensic Analysis:
o Undertake examinations of electronic material seized in criminal investigations, including computers, mobile phones, and other devices.
o Produce professional reports on findings to investigation teams, lawyers, and other key stakeholders.
3. Covert Operations:
o Act as a Covert Internet Investigator, supporting investigations by securing evidence and bringing offenders before the courts.
o Prepare and deliver operational orders and briefings for covert surveillance activities.
4. Court Proceedings:
o Prepare professional witness statements and provide evidence at court.
o Act as first or second officer in interviews under caution conducted in accordance with the Police & Criminal Evidence Act.
5. Programming and Training:
o Provide programming skills to produce applications required by the department.
o Deliver relevant training to colleagues and partners on forensic computer-related matters.
Person Specification:
* Essential Skills and Abilities:
o Excellent communication and report-writing skills.
o Ability to interpret and explain relevant legislation.
o Good numeracy, literacy, and analytical skills.
o Proficiency in using Word, Excel, and investigation packages.
o Proven track record of successful inter-agency working.
* Desirable Skills and Abilities:
o Ability to deliver training.
o Accredited Covert Internet Investigator (CII).
* Essential Knowledge and Experience:
o Relevant law enforcement accreditation in investigations.
o Experience in forensic analysis of computers and mobile phones.
o Knowledge of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 and related legislation.
o Experience in economic crime investigations and court proceedings.
* Desirable Knowledge and Experience:
o EnCE or equivalent certification.
o Experience using the Police National Computer.
o SC Clearance
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