Digital Evidence Technician

High Tech Crime Unit
Kidlington
Band 3F, circa £22,048 per annum. Progression based on performance
Full Time
Permanent
In this varied role you will support the Digital Evidence Investigators by handling, screening, triaging and logging exhibits and administering all viewing of evidential product.

The work of the Unit is extremely demanding and you will be directly involved in supporting the investigation of serious crimes across the whole of the Thames Valley Police area.

You will ensure that exhibits are processed and evidential data is extracted in a timely manner ready for processing by the Analysts/Investigators. You will also be responsible for scheduling and providing technical support to officers viewing evidential data involving computers, mobile phones and the internet.

The successful candidate must have a good standard of education, including excellent numeracy and literacy skills, as well as experience and knowledge of computer hardware and software. You will be able to work with minimal supervision and administer your own workload. Experience of log keeping and accurate record keeping are essential.

You must have capability to travel to different locations across the Force and undertake all assignments in a timely manner; being available to work some evenings and weekends, when required. Due to the requirement to work flexibly, unsocial hours and personal safety for lone working, public transport may not be available or suitable at these times. For this reason, a full UK driving licence is considered essential.

Along with all other posts in Force Crime, Intelligence and Specialist Operations Departments, this role will require an enhanced level of vetting.

Selection will take the form of a panel interview, presentation and a practical test involving the interrogation of a computer hard drive.

If you have any queries please contact People Services Recruitment Department on 0845 2 66 66 77 (internal 701 5853) quoting reference 12486.

The closing date for enquiries and receipt of completed applications is Sunday 4th September.

Thames Valley Police serves diverse communities. To enable us to truly reflect the communities we serve, we are keen to recruit people from Black, Asian and other minority backgrounds. You will need a wide range of skills and experiences which will enhance the services we deliver to the public including an understanding of cultural issues. If this is you, we want you to apply to join us.

At Thames Valley Police (TVP) we work together to protect our communities.  Whether as an officer, staff member or volunteer, you will make a difference and play an important role in helping achieve our mission.  As you take on a role with pride and confidence, you will be supported, developed and valued, ensuring you can be at your best in the service of our communities. Learn more About Us.

Working Smart.  You will be joining an organisation that strives to improve every day.  In the post-pandemic era this means changing the way we work and deliver our services, which brings a number of benefits including a more flexible and capable workforce. 

Supporting You.  Your wellbeing and safety is at the heart of all we do.  Whilst you are doing the work that matters, we’ll be supporting you via a wide range of Wellbeing services, partnerships and initiatives.  We have a number of active staff support networks and buddy schemes which you will have access to and can be involved with.  We also offer a comprehensive range of benefits and discount schemes, some provided directly by the organisation and others via partnerships including Blue Light card.  Learn more about how we will be Supporting You.

Developing YouWe promote a culture where your continuous professional development and learning is actively encouraged and where people have the opportunity, and responsibility, to achieve their full potential. 

Valuing Difference.  We are committed to building a workforce that better reflects the communities we serve and an inclusive culture that not only values, but finds strength in difference.  Learn more about how we are Valuing Difference.    

Vetting.  All posts require a level of Police Vetting as per the National Vetting Code of Practice. The residency requirement is necessary to enable all applicants to be checked in an equitable manner. Thames Valley Police will allow applicants to apply who do not necessarily reach the criteria as long as they have proven UK residency and supporting evidence where necessary. Applications will be considered on a case by case basis.

This opportunity is closed to applications.