Digital Investigator

www.sammons.co.uk; Stafford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental agency is seeking a Digital Investigator to protect vulnerable individuals from online harm. You will gather and analyze digital intelligence, work closely with partner agencies, and maintain the integrity of investigations. Candidates should have strong analytic skills, resilience, and excellent communication abilities to succeed in this challenging role.

Qualifications

• Ability to manage exposure to sensitive and distressing material.
• Strong analytic skills to interpret complex digital data.
• Confident in working with legislation and ethical standards.
• Excellent communication skills for effective relationships.
• Adaptable and willing to travel.

Responsibilities

• Respond to intelligence referrals from partner agencies.
• Analyse and interpret digital data for crime prevention.
• Operate software/hardware to extract digital evidence.
• Build case files on offenders following legislation.
• Maintain knowledge of legislation in digital investigations.

Skills

Analytic skills

Communication skills

Resilience

Adaptability

Job description

Stafford, Staffordshire | £13.96 per hour | Posted yesterday

Job Description

As a Digital Investigator, you will play a vital role in protecting vulnerable people, particularly children, from online harm. You will investigate offenders, gathering and analysing digital intelligence, and provide specialist support to colleagues and partner agencies. This role requires resilience, professionalism, and a strong commitment to safeguarding, often working with sensitive and challenging material to achieve justice and protect the public. Please note if successful you will have to undergo Vigorous vetting.

Key Responsibilities

• Respond to intelligence referrals from partner agencies relating to online offenders
• Analyse and interpret digital data to support crime prevention and detection
• Operate specialist software and hardware to extract and present digital evidence
• Arrest, interview, and build case files on offenders in line with legislation and policy
• Seize, examine, and retain evidence to maintain the integrity of investigations
• Work closely with partner agencies such as probation, prisons, and social services
• Provide specialist advice and knowledge to support investigations
• Maintain up to date knowledge of legislation and best practice in digital investigations

About You

• You are resilient and able to manage exposure to sensitive and distressing material
• You have strong analytic skills and can interpret complex digital data clearly
• You are confident in working with legislation, codes of practice, and ethical standards
• You have excellent communication skills and can build effective relationships with partner agencies
• You are adaptable, able to work flexibly, and willing to travel