Digital Forensic Investigator - Forensics and Digital (SEROCU)
Department: Forensics and Digital
Location: Reading
Rank/Grade: TVP ICT 3R
Salary: £38,463 - £45,293 plus 4.5% shift allowance depending on skills, knowledge and experience
Part/Full Time: Full Time - All roles are available for flexible working including job sharing and part-time unless there are legitimate operational/business reasons why this cannot be accommodated.
An exciting opportunity for a skilled Digital Forensic Investigator has opened within SEROCU's Forensic and Digital Investigations team. The role will be varied, often fast-paced and challenging. The responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
* Conducting detailed digital forensic examinations in connection with sensitive ongoing investigations.
* Attending search warrants to assist in the seizure and ‘live’ examination of a wide range of digital devices and capture or recovery of data from the internet and Cloud-based services.
* Producing technical reports and statements in support of investigations.
* Liaising with multiple SEROCU Policing teams, presenting and explaining findings and any relevant information and intelligence to appropriate persons and departments.
* Preparing and presenting evidential material in court.
The successful applicant will have proven experience in digital forensic work and/or relevant computing qualifications (e.g., a Computer Forensics degree or Computer Science equivalent). Additionally, applicants should demonstrate their technical abilities, which will include knowledge of:
* Internet
* Networking
* Computer Hardware and Software
* Operating Systems
* Principles of Data Storage
* An understanding of ISO 17025 quality standards and how they affect the role.
To be successful in this role, you must be a highly motivated team player with good interpersonal skills, an effective communicator with strong written and verbal communication skills, and have a flexible approach to working hours and attendance at no or short notice incidents or operational activities. This role involves shift work. A full UK Driving Licence is essential to the role.
Due to the nature of our work, security is of paramount importance, and it will be necessary to pass and maintain vetting level SC together with a number of enhanced security checks. You must have resided in the UK for the past five years. Exemptions may apply for overseas or other diplomatic service (with HM Government), and studying abroad.
How to Apply
To apply, click on the “Apply” button below and submit your application before the closing date of Sunday 5 January 2025 at 23:55hrs.
The leadership within CTPSE and SEROCU are actively committed to embedding and sustaining an inclusive culture that recognises and champions the diversity of our people, and promotes equity and equality so that everyone can succeed at work.
We welcome applications from those interested in part-time and flexible working, and encourage applications from our underrepresented communities.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact RecruitmentSE@thamesvalley.police.uk quoting the Job Reference number 21979.
IMPORTANT: If you are already a Thames Valley Police (TVP) member of staff and you have been in your post for less than twelve months, your application must be supported by your line manager.
Shift allowance, on-call or other job-related allowances from your previous role will not be protected unless they are attached to the new role.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy if we receive a high volume of applications. Should you wish to apply for this post, we advise you to complete and submit your application form as soon as possible.
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