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Higher Digital Forensic Officer

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Essential

  • Possess an ability to examine digital devices in a methodical and precise way and have an aptitude for problem solving both at scene and laboratory;
  • Be conversant with Windows and/or mobile operating systems and have a keen interest in and understanding of computer systems and mobile devices;
  • Ability to dismantle computers and/or safely handle mobile devices for examination purposes, whilst maintaining accurate contemporaneous records. Identification, removal and safe handling of key computer and/or mobile device components;
  • Be conversant with the ISO 17020 & 17025, Forensic Science Regulator standard and ACPO Principles of Digital Evidence;
  • Be able to regularly work with material that may be of an obscene, offensive or distressing nature. Treat such material in the appropriate manner ensuring it is secured and handled according to defined policies;
  • Have extensive working knowledge of relevant commercial and open-source software tools applicable to the role.

Desirable

  • Understanding of relevant commercial and open-source software tools applicable to the role within the R&D elements
  • Understanding of programming and/or scripting languages;
  • Understanding of other common operating systems such as OS X and Linux;
  • Experience and knowledge in performing Digital Forensic examinations and the impact they have on investigations; and
  • Have attended and passed an accredited training course relevant to Digital Forensic examination of computer and/or mobile device based evidence

Essential Skills

  • Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team of Digital Forensic examiners;
  • Possess good communication skills (both verbal and written) in support of training staff and delivering innovative technologies;
  • Be enthusiastic, hardworking and flexible;
  • Must have full UK driving license

Vetting 

Successful applicants will be required to pass Recruitment Vetting and Counter Terrorism Clearance scrutiny prior to commencing their role, this will include a full background & financial disclosure as part of the vetting process.

Medical

Appointment to this role will be dependent upon successfully medical checks, which may include a drugs test and if required a fitness test.

Desirable:

  • Have attended and passed Malware, Network Forensics Course
  • Cat B (Van) driving licence

Hours of Work and Flexibility:

The post holder will be required to work a shift pattern that incorporates working weekends, bank holidays and from time to time outside of core shift hours. Core hours -0700 – 22.00 - 

This is a 10 week rotating shift pattern with a weekend shift allowance of 3.95% and unsocial shift allowance of 2.16%.

Interviews

Interview Dates TBC

For further information please contact Julie Howard on julie.howard@west-midlands.pnn.police.uk

 

West Midlands Police is a Disability Confident Leader - the highest level an organisation can achieve under the scheme run by the Department of Work and Pensions.  As part of our commitment we operate a ‘Disability Confident Interview Scheme’ - all candidates who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role will be offered an interview. 

It is important to note that there may be occasions where it is not practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people who meet the essential criteria for the job. For example: in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. In these circumstances, the employer could select the candidates who best meet the essential criteria for the job, as they would do for non-disabled applicants.

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