Essential

• Experience related to the specialist field of computers, computer investigations or computer;
• Must possess integrity and professionalism at the highest standard;
• Must be a dynamic motivated individual who seeks a challenging role in policing and able to work with minimal supervision;
• Must possess a high level of flexibility in order to respond to new and dynamic information;
• Must possess a good understanding of the benefits of accurate information and the ability to assess and utilise this knowledge to maximum effect in furtherance of Regional and National objectives;
• Must be willing to work on live scenes in potentially uncomfortable environments;
• A technical aptitude and the ability to learn new skills, being adaptable and open to change, embracing new ideas and ways of working;
• Should have the ability to utilise the Internet understanding how it can enhance investigations;
• Be able to concentrate on high volumes of information and provide analysis and inference to inform operational decision making;

Desirable

• Experience of forensic laboratory practices and procedures, evidence handling and court presentation;
• Knowledge of malware, database construction and network investigation;
• Programming Skills – VBA, Python, PHP etc;
• Experience working in an ISO 17025 Environment;
• Experience in managing a Windows Domain environment;
• Experience in dealing with server hardware;
• Experience in working with SQL.