Digital Forensic Technician (South LPA)

Essex & Kent Police; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional police force is seeking a Digital Forensic Technician to collect and extract digital evidence for criminal investigations. The role requires technical proficiency with digital devices, the ability to produce high-quality reports for court, and effective communication skills. This shift-based position offers a salary up to £34,329.00, with an active focus on diversity and inclusion within the workplace.

Qualifications

• Experience of working within a digital arena and/or policing environment.
• Understanding of ISO 17025 and its effects on the role.
• Ability to handle sensitive and distressing information.

Responsibilities

• Collect and extract digital evidence for criminal investigations.
• Provide advice on digital data extraction.
• Produce high-quality reports or statements for court.

Skills

Technical ability and proficiency with digital devices

Good interpersonal skills

Ability to communicate effectively

Experience of writing technical reports

Education

Educated to A level standard

Job description

Overview

Kent & Essex Police have recently transformed their digital service to adapt and take advantage of the latest technology and infrastructure available. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an individual to undertake the role of Digital Forensic Technician within Kent & Essex Digital Services at the Southend Police Station Central Digital Forensic Hub. The new Digital Services' structure has been realised to provide the best possible career progression & 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 almost every investigation the Police Service undertakes. These range from complex computer platforms to mobile phone handsets, games consoles, digital CCTV systems and satellite navigation. As digital devices continue to evolve it will be critical that you are able to adapt & learn new emerging technologies to meet the requirements of the role.

The role involves the collection & extraction of digital evidence using standard operating procedures in support of criminal investigations. You will be able to provide advice and assistance to officers and staff concerning the proportionate extraction of digital data. This role requires you to utilise streamlined, targeted extraction techniques or triage capability of sized digital devices to enable faster charging decisions. You will be required to adhere to the quality standard ISO 17025 and understand how this affects the role. You will be required to develop and maintain your competence under these requirements ensuring best practice is shared amongst colleagues. It is expected that you will update your technical knowledge of Digital Forensic procedures and advancements within the Digital Forensic field.

Responsibilities

To balance these technical attributes, you will need to be a highly motivated team player with the ability to manage a high caseload and be able to produce high quality reports or statements for court. In this role you will be dealing with highly sensitive and distressing information which requires you to have a high degree of emotional resilience. You will also be required to work to tight deadlines and be able to multi-task, dealing with competing demand and court requests.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Technical ability and proficiency with digital devices
• Educated to A level standard and have experience of working within a digital arena and/or experience of working within a policing environment
• good interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Experience of writing technical reports.
• Other desirable but not essential skills include; experience of computer or mobile programming, and understanding of ISO 17025 and how it effects the role.
• have subjected our Disability Confident self-assessment to external challenge and validation
• are taking an active leadership role in encouraging and helping other employers on their journey to becoming Disability Confident.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Diversity, Equality and Inclusion are central to the values of our organisation. At Essex Police we value and embrace the unique experiences, identities and abilities that each of us bring to our roles. We strive to empower everyone to bring their authentic self openly and safely to work. Through the dedicated commitment of our support networks, DE&I team and wider HR departments, we are on a journey to embed our DE&I commitments, ensuring Essex Police is an employer of choice; where everyone feels included. Essex Police and Kent Police are an equal opportunities employer. Communications may be recorded for monitoring purposes.

Working Pattern & Salary

The Digital Forensic Technician role is shift based and follows a 6-week pattern, requiring one weekend in six. Shifts are: AM 07:00–15:00; PM 12:00–20:00; Weekend 08:00–16:00. The recruitment process comprises 1 stage: a competency-based interview. Management Vetting is required for this post. Kent Police offer incremental increases within this salary band, therefore the salary for this position will rise to a maximum of £34,329.00.