Digital Forensics Investigator

South Wales Police
united kingdom
1 month ago
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South Wales Police brings together thousands of people with the same aim - to keep South Wales safe. We are looking for individuals that are interested in becoming a Digital Forensic Investigator in the Force, based in the outskirts of Cardiff.

We want to be the best at understanding and responding to our community's needs. To do this we need the very best candidates from a wide range of backgrounds to apply to become part of our policing family.

Becoming part of #TeamSWP will offer you a unique learning experience where you will contribute to real life projects in a complex and diverse environment. We value individuality and encourage new ideas and creativity that will contribute to our success as a force and make a difference to society. We are looking for people with diverse skills and experiences who are innovative, driven, ambitious and above all, talented individuals who aspire to be our leaders of the future and wish to join our successful team.

We are looking for someone to #JoinUs as a Digital Forensics Investigator, responsible for undertaking forensic examinations of digital devices for use in criminal investigations. Could you be who we are looking for?

About the team/Department you will be joining:

  • We are a unique and growing team in an exciting area of policing, conducting forensic examinations of digital devices for all types of criminal investigations.
  • The Digital Forensic Unit consists of a main laboratory based out of Pontprennau in Cardiff.

About the role and your key responsibilities:

  • The role will be based at our Pontprennau offices, with opportunities to attend overt and covert operations across the force area and also nationwide.
  • The role will include the forensic examination of computers, mobile phones, data storage devices and other digital media across all investigation types.
  • The work undertaken within the Unit is accredited to ISO 17025 / 17020 standards as required by the Forensic Science Regulator for all forensic activities (See FSR Code of Practice, ISO17025:2017, ILAC G19), with work inspected by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS).

What skills and experience do we need you to bring to the role:

  • Knowledge and experience in digital forensic practices including imaging, data processing and analysis.
  • Structured report writing and the ability to explain technical findings in a simple way will be a key requirement of the role in taking forensic evidence into a court or jury led process.
  • Experience working within an ISO controlled environment would be advantageous.

There are numerous benefits to working for South Wales Police, from learning and development opportunities to schemes which aim to improve your lifestyle and wellbeing, as well as generous Local Government Pension Scheme / Police Pension Schemes, paid annual leave, flexible working and family friendly policies.

If you would like any more information about the role, please contact the Digital Forensics Manager Richard Andrews via email ().

The successful Candidate must be willing to undergo vetting to MV/SC Vetting.

Please note, if you are an internal candidate and subject to an ongoing PSD investigation, your appointment or placement in the role may be delayed pending an outcome. Whether the role is held open will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

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