Location of Role: Chelmsford
Advert Closing Date: 21/01/2025
Starting Salary: £38,349.00 (pro-rata for part-time vacancies)
Part/Full Time: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Shift not 24/7
Weekend/Evening Working: Yes
Kent Police and Essex Police have recently transformed their digital forensic service to adapt and take advantage of the latest technology and infrastructure available. An exciting opportunity has arisen for individual(s) to undertake the role of Digital Forensic Specialist within the Digital Forensic Service at Chelmsford Essex Police Headquarters.
The new Digital Forensic Services’ structure has been designed to provide the best possible career progression and CPD framework to ensure you will have the tools and necessary experience to carry out first class digital forensic investigations.
Digital devices and information communication technology are present in investigations across the spectrum of criminality. Your focus, as a Digital Forensic Specialist will include examining complex computer platforms, games consoles, satellite navigation systems and more. As digital devices continue to innovate and evolve it will be critical that you are able to adapt and learn new emerging technologies to meet the requirements of the role.
The Central Hub role will specialise in computer-based exhibits and the collection, extraction, interpretation, and presentation of digital evidence in support of criminal investigations. This encompasses many technical and non-technical disciplines such as forensic data recovery, analysis of digital evidence and composition of technical reports. You will also be required to provide early advice to assist in the formation of digital strategies ensuring the Digital Forensic processes taken are justified, proportionate and necessary.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible, and dynamic individual who can demonstrate the following skills and/or experience with the following areas:
1. Advanced technical ability, including knowledge of computer and/or mobile phone hardware, software and operating systems.
2. Educated to degree level in a relevant subject or have at least 3 years’ recent experience within a Digital Forensic service provider (law enforcement or private sector), to include experience of the leading digital forensic tools currently employed nationally.
3. Experience of writing technical statements/reports and may have given evidence at court.
4. An understanding of the quality standard ISO 17025 and how this affects the role.
5. Ability to develop and maintain competence under these requirements ensuring best practice is shared amongst colleagues.
6. Highly motivated team player with good interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
7. Ability to manage a high caseload and utilise coaching methods to provide a supportive environment for team members.
8. High degree of emotional resilience to deal with sensitive and distressing information.
9. Ability to work to tight deadlines and multi-task, dealing with competing demands and court requests.
This recruitment process consists of 2 stages which involves a competency-based presentation and interview. Management Vetting is required for this post.
Interested applicants are encouraged to contact Andrew Marbrow or Andrew Richards for further information regarding the role on 01245 491491 ext 489201 or 01622 654783 / 194783.
Essex Police offer incremental increases within this salary band, therefore the salary for this position will rise to a maximum of £43,524.00.
For the Essex full job description please click here.
All of our posts require a level of vetting and security clearance. During the recruitment process you will be sent vetting information forms to complete.
Kent Police and Essex Police welcomes applications regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, sex, or employment status.
Please let us know if you require extra support at any stage of the application process, or for further information regarding this position, please email us at recruitment.business.services@ecis.police.uk stating ‘Application Support and Adjustments’ in the title of your email. Alternatively, you can call us on 01245 452833.
This post is open to British Citizens, members of the EC or other states in the European Economic Area. If you are a Commonwealth citizen or a foreign national, you must be a resident in the UK free of restrictions and with indefinite leave to remain in the UK. All applicants must have lived in the UK continuously for the past three years.
Essex Police and Kent Police are an equal opportunities employer. Communications may be recorded for monitoring purposes.
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