PS/1209/H - A5 - Digital Forensic Investigator - Digital Forensic Investigation Unit

Police Staff
SOCG
Hertfordshire Constabulary
Headquarters, WGC, Herts
DFIU
Permanent
A5
£32,673 - £41,718 (Discretionary Area Included)
Full Time
No
The Digital Forensic Investigation Unit (DFIU) is the Force's dedicated team responsible for the identification, forensic extraction and interpretation of intelligence and evidence from computers, mobiles, tablets and other digital devices in accordance with ACPO guidelines. Hertfordshire DFIU are accredited in accordance with the recognised International Standard ISO/IEC 17025:2005 for their Quality Management System and Imaging Process (RSM)

Working mainly in a busy laboratory at Police HQ in Welwyn Garden City, the successful applicant will work with case investigators to identify critical information held on devices, and then use a range of technical skills to extract that data.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate an excellent in-depth knowledge of the different operating systems available on computers and mobile devices and have a passion for all things technical. They must also have a comprehensive knowledge of the different types of physical hardware and components that make up these devices as well as show an understanding of how the data is stored on them. Applicants must have at least one year’s practical experience working within a digital forensic field at investigator/examiner level. Please do not apply if you are not working in this field or do not have the necessary experience to carry out this role.

The role holder will be expected to give high quality written and oral technical evidence to be presented to officers, CPS and court as well as be able to explain complex, technical concepts in a manner a non-technical layperson could easily understand.

The successful applicant will have either an existing degree level or higher qualification in a relevant discipline such as computer science, or demonstrate a similar level of skills from vocational experience. Training will be provided to achieve the qualifications needed to undertake the duties of this post.

Most significant of all, candidates must be able to demonstrate a very strong aptitude for learning new techniques and complex software quickly and comprehensively, as well as demonstrating an eye for detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

For more information on the role please contact: Technical Manager Mark Randal on 01707 35 4092

All internal applicants must have successfully completed their probationary period in order to apply for this role.

Internal applicants within Hertfordshire Constabulary, should upload either a CV or a completed ‘Staff internal role summary’ form, which can be found in the vacancy documents below. Please note you will be required to provide a statement no more than 500 words against the minimum entry requirements a stipulated in the role profile.

External applicants should ensure that your current CV is uploaded and provide a statement no more than 500 words against the minimum entry requirements as stipulated in the role profile. To ensure the recruitment process is fair and equal, please do not include personal details on your CV other than your name.

This vacancy is live to those at risk of redundancy throughout the recruitment process. Any redeployee that wishes to apply should apply through the redeployment portal and provide a statement no more than 500 words against the minimum entry requirements as stipulated in the role profile. Redeployees will take priority over other applicants at any point during the recruitment process up until a start date is agreed. Redeployee’s should notify the BCH Careers team and their HR Advisor of their application. All applicants will be notified if this occurs.

This force is a Disability Confident employer. Should you require any reasonable adjustments for your application process, please contact the HR Service Centre on 01438 75(7777) or the manager contact for this role directly. We also offer the guaranteed interview scheme; this means that all candidates with a disability covered by the Equality Act 2010, who meet the minimum entry requirements for the role, will be invited to attend an interview.

All applications must be submitted through our online recruitment website by clicking the apply button below.
14 March 2021
24 March 2021

This opportunity is closed to applications.