Counter Terrorism Unit - Digital Forensic Officer
Essential criteria:
· A thorough working knowledge and expertise of
common operating systems, applications, basic network technologies and internet
technologies.
· Degree in computer science/forensic computing
studies or equivalent qualification in digital forensics and/or significant proven
relevant experience/training in these fields.
· Ability to pass the core courses in relation to
the recovery and analysis of digital evidence, as specified by ACPO.
· Formal training and have practical experience of
using digital forensic software which MUST include:
- EnCase Forensic and/or FTK.
- XRY and/or Cellebrite mobile phone forensics
software.
· Experience in preparing complex digital
forensics reports and statements of evidence.
· Thorough knowledge of ACPO guidelines on
computer evidence.
- Full
Driving Licence.
- Ability to work independently and undertake
research.
- Evidence of excellent standards of customer
service.
- An aptitude for problem solving in a
methodical and orderly manner.
- Ability to work under pressure, make critical
decisions and work to tight schedules and deadlines.
Desirable
criteria:
· Awareness of criminal law and procedures
relevant to the role e.g. CPIA, PACE,RIPA, Human rights Act, Data Protections,
Terrorism Act.
· Working knowledge of other computer platforms and
operating systems e.g. Mac OS, Linux.
· Experience of dealing with CPS, Counsel and the
Criminal Courts in matters relating to computer based evidence.
· To have passed an accredited NPIA training
course concerning computer based evidence.
· Be
trained in the fundamental skills required to maintain and administer server
systems.
- Ability to support the forensic retrieval
of CCTV from systems that are complex and require a higher degree of
technical expertise to extract the data.
- To have passed Police driving
assessments for category of vehicle used in unit.
- Understand,
follow and actively promote Digital Forensic good practice methodologies
(ISO17025 standard and ACPO Principles of Digital Evidence) to examine
computers, mobile phones and other digital devices.