Force
South Wales Police
Role Type
Police Staff
Business Area
Joint Scientific Investigation Unit
Department
Joint Scientific Investigation unit
Location
Bridgend Bridewell
Grade
6SO1
Salary
£32,247.00 - £37,692.00
Part/Full Time
Full Time
Hours per Week
37
Type of Contract
Permanent
Level of Welsh language ability required?
2
Closing Date
19/11/2024, 15:00
Job Advert Description
Would you like a career like no other? If so… Join Us
South Wales Police brings together thousands of people with the same aim – to keep South Wales safe.
We want to be the best at understanding and responding to our community’s needs. To do this we need the very best candidates from a wide range of backgrounds to apply to become part of our policing family.
Becoming part of #TeamSWP will offer you a unique learning experience where you will contribute to real life projects in a complex and diverse environment. We value individuality and encourage new ideas and creativity that will contribute to our success as a force and make a difference to society. We are looking for people with diverse skills and experiences who are innovative, driven, ambitious and above all, talented individuals who aspire to be our leaders of the future and wish to join our successful team.
We are looking for someone to #JoinUs as a Mobile Device Examiner, responsible for undertaking forensic examinations of digital devices for use in criminal investigations. Could you be who we are looking for?
About the team/Department you will be joining:
* We are a unique and growing team in an exciting area of policing, conducting forensic examinations of digital devices for all types of criminal investigations.
* The Digital Forensic Unit consists of a main laboratory based out of Pontprennau in Cardiff with mobile device examination capabilities within our stations in Cardiff Bay, Merthyr, Bridgend and Swansea.
About the role and your key responsibilities:
* The role will be based at our Bridgend offices, with all necessary training and continuous professional development provided.
* The role will include the forensic examination of mobile phones, tablets, SIM cards and removable storage devices across all investigation types.
* The work undertaken within the Unit is accredited to ISO 17025 / 17020 standards as required by the Forensic Science Regulator for all forensic activities (See FSR Code of Practice, ISO17025:2017, ILAC G19), with work inspected by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS).
What skills and experience do we need you to bring to the role:
* Knowledge and experience in digital forensic practices including data extraction, data processing and analysis is recommended.
* Structured report writing and the ability to explain technical findings in a simple way will be a key requirement of the role in taking forensic evidence into a court or jury led process.
* Experience working within an ISO controlled environment would be advantageous.
The successful Candidate must be willing to undergo vetting to MVSC Vetting.
Please note, if you are subject to an ongoing PSD investigation, your appointment or placement in the role may be delayed pending an outcome. Whether the role is held open will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
This role closes on 19th November 2024 - apply today and join Team SWP!
First time applying for a role with South Wales Police? Be sure to read our application guidance for some hints and tips around the application form and what to expect.
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