Digital Media Investigator - Part Time

Avon and Somerset Police; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A police organization in the UK is looking for a Digital Media Investigator to join their Cyber Team part-time. This role involves working on complex criminal cases, providing advice to stakeholders, conducting digital examinations, and offering support to victims of cybercrime. The ideal candidate should have excellent communication skills, experience in investigations, and a passionate approach to justice. Flexible working arrangements and comprehensive benefits are included.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Continuous professional development

Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Scheme

Staff discount schemes

Qualifications

• Full, current driving license to travel within the force area.
• Ability to make decisions and work effectively as part of a team.
• Knowledge of cybercrime and prevention methods is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Providing technical expertise and tactical advice during investigations.
• Delivering presentations to enhance staff skills.
• Conducting digital examinations of devices.
• Supporting proactive and covert operations.
• Providing advice to victims of cybercrime.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Experience in investigations

Open-source research

Confidence in handling complex criminal cases

Understanding of network processes

Education

PIP Level 1 qualification or equivalent

Job description

We have an exciting part-time opportunity for an enthusiastic and confident individual to join our Cyber Team as a Digital Media Investigator.

Our Digital Media Investigators work at the cutting edge of policing technology, finding innovative ways to bring offenders to justice. You will provide advice and support to stakeholders, including victims of cybercrime, so excellent interpersonal skills and empathy are essential for delivering satisfactory service.

Hours - 22.2 hours per week.

We seek someone with a solid understanding of complex crime investigation and digital evidence opportunities to support investigators across the force.

This role involves exposure to complex criminal cases, potentially involving offences against children, violence, and sexual offences.

Main responsibilities include:

• Providing technical expertise and tactical advice to Senior Investigating Officers and Officers in Charge during investigations and inquiries.
• Delivering presentations to enhance staff skills and improve the force’s digital investigation capabilities.
• Gathering intelligence via open-source methods to optimize evidence collection and assist investigations.
• Conducting digital examinations of computers, mobile phones, laptops, and other devices.
• Attending crime scenes, arrests, and suspect interviews.
• Managing an investigative workload responsibly.
• Supporting proactive and covert operations to exploit digital opportunities.
• Providing advice and guidance to victims of cybercrime.

Skills, experience, and qualifications required:

• Must hold a full, current driving license to travel within the force area.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in investigations, open-source research, and intelligence gathering.
• Confidence in handling complex criminal cases involving offences against children, violence, and sexual offences.
• Ability to make decisions and work effectively as part of a team.
• Understanding of network processes and potential digital evidence sources.
• Knowledge of cybercrime and prevention methods is desirable; holding a PIP Level 1 qualification or equivalent is preferred. Training will be provided if not held.

What we offer:

A comprehensive package of financial, lifestyle, and health benefits, including:

• Flexible working arrangements
• Continuous professional development
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Employee Assistance Scheme providing counseling, legal advice, fitness, coaching, and health assessments
• Staff discount schemes for shopping, entertainment, holidays, and sporting events.

Additional Information:

If successful, you will start on pay scale 6, with opportunities for progression to SO1 and SO2 after additional training.

Applicants shortlisted will be invited for an in-person assessment and interview (dates to be confirmed).

Work on bank or public holidays will be compensated according to service conditions.

Applicants must have a 5-year checkable history in the UK, ideally residing in the UK for the last 5 years.

For further information, contact Hadley Rides at [e-mail] or Tom Williams at [e-mail].

About us

Diversity is a strength and individuality an asset.

We value diverse life experiences and perspectives.

Our goal is to become the most inclusive police force in the country.

Learn more about our benefits and culture

Please note: This vacancy may close early if we receive high application volumes. We encourage early applications to ensure consideration.