Job Description
Job Title: Digital Forensics Investigator
Location: Thurrock
Wage: £30.04 per hour
Overview:
Service Care is recruiting for a Digital Forensics Investigator to join our team in support of Thurrock Council. This role involves working within the Digital Forensics Unit, focusing on the identification, recovery, analysis, and reporting of computer-related material in criminal, civil, or disciplinary investigations. You will also have the opportunity to act as a Covert Internet Investigator on cyber-enabled or cyber-dependent investigations.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Investigate allegations of fraud, corruption, or other irregularities against the council or its partners.
2. Attend search and seizure operations, providing expert advice on the identification and seizure of computer-related material.
3. Conduct examinations of electronic materials, including computers, mobile phones, and other devices.
4. Produce professional reports for investigation teams, lawyers, and other stakeholders.
5. Prepare and deliver operational orders and briefings for covert surveillance activities.
6. Act as a Covert Internet Investigator to secure evidence for prosecution.
7. Provide programming skills to produce applications required by the department.
Requirements:
8. Relevant law enforcement accreditation in investigations (e.g., ACFS, BITS, PIP2).
9. Experience using forensic analysis tools such as EnCase, AXIOM, FTK, XWays, NUIX, or Cellebrite.
10. Proven track record of successful inter-agency collaboration, preferably with the DWP and police.
11. Ability to manage a heavy caseload and adjust priorities to meet deadlines.
12. Flexibility to work outside core hours, including at short notice and during unsociable hours.
13. Ability to drive with access to a vehicle insured for business purposes, including covert surveillance.
Desirable:
14. Accredited Covert Internet Investigator (CII).
15. EnCE or equivalent certification.
16. Experience using computerised fraud investigation systems.
This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the council's mission while working in a dynamic and challenging environment.