Data Forensic Technician

TipTopJob; Ferndown; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading police force as a forensic technician. In this role, you will assist in the forensic examination of data, manage evidence continuity, and provide support in a dynamic forensic unit. Enjoy competitive salary, development opportunities, and various perks including flexible hours and subsidized gym memberships.

Benefits

Competitive salary with yearly increments

Subsidised gym memberships

Blue Light Card discounts

Company sick pay

Local government pension scheme

Onsite parking

Group insurance scheme

Support networks and wellbeing services

Development and training opportunities

Flexitime

Qualifications

• Assist in forensic examinations and data management.
• Manage storage and continuity of evidence as per CPIA.
• Liaise with companies for equipment acquisition.

Responsibilities

• Undertake acquisition of all media into the unit.
• Act as receptionist and manage appointments.
• Monitor server storage levels and maintain lab equipment.

Skills

Forensic examination

Data handling

Access control

Equipment maintenance

Job description

Location: Ferndown Police Station (EH)

Salary: Starting at GBP 29,109 and rising by annual increments to a maximum of GBP 33,264

Type of employment: Permanent

Hours per week: 37 hours

About The Role

To assist in the forensic examination of exhibits and data held within. To ensure the continuity of media submitted, and create forensic copies of data.

To undertake the initial acquisition of all media received into the unit, including computers and mobile devices.

Manage all material in accordance with the Criminal Procedures and Investigation Act 1996 (CPIA) concerning the destruction and storage of all Regional Force images.

To act as receptionist for visitors to the unit, including access control and maintaining the unit's appointments calendar.

To monitor server storage levels within the unit and manage the maintenance of critical equipment within the lab.

Liaise with specialist companies for the acquisition of software and hardware equipment and for specialist training providers.

What You Get If You Join Us

If you work for us, you will get access to:

• A competitive salary with yearly increments.
• Access to heavily subsidised gym memberships at police site gyms across the counties.
• Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme for discounts and services (one-time payment of GBP 5 required).
• Company sick pay.
• Competitive local government pension scheme.
• Job-related equipment, as required.
• Free onsite parking at many police sites across the counties.
• Access to Group insurance scheme via salary sacrifice scheme.
• Support networks, free Employees Assistance Programme, Occupational Health, and wellbeing services.
• Development and training opportunities.
• Supportive and flexible training plan, including regular check-ins during your initial period to ensure you are up to speed and supported.
• Flexitime, with the ability to undertake your hours flexibly according to business needs.

If you believe you are a suitable candidate and wish to work for this reputable force, please proceed through the following link to complete your application: Apply here.