Frontline Digital Technical Supervisor (Forensic)
This role will predominantly be based in Kidlington and will travel between Banbury, Oxford, Loddon Valley, Aylesbury, Milton Keynes, Slough where teams are based.
Are you ready to use your skills to make a difference?
Digital Forensic Services are vital to helping our officers to combat crime, protect the vulnerable, enable safer communities, and make a difference that really matters. Thames Valley Police is making a multi-year investment in our Forensic Investigation Unit and is transforming our wide array of forensic disciplines and in particular digital forensics, to create a forward looking, accredited service which delivers proportionate timely services that support effective crime investigation for TVP and other external organisations.
As part of this transformation, an exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Digital Portfolio of Forensic Investigation Unit (FIU) as a Frontline Digital Technical Supervisor.
Reporting to the Digital Forensic Technical Manager, you will be responsible for implementing ISO 17025/17020 accreditation of frontline digital forensic services which incorporates:
- Frontline digital kiosks
- Triage of devices submitted for forensic examination
- Examination of digital devices for extraction of data
- Accreditation, training and competency of Digital Forensic hub staff
The successful candidate will have:
- Relevant supervisory experience to lead and motivate teams through change
- Experience of working with and implementing ISO 17025/17020 Quality Standards;
- Recent experience of working in a digital forensic role
- Experience of conducting internal audits
- Collaborative approach to working with others across the forensic portfolio
To apply for this post please attach a cover letter of no more than one page and a CV of no more than 2 pages. NOTE: CV’s will not be accepted without a cover letter or if the CV is more than 2 pages long.
If you have any queries please contact the Recruitment Team at RecruitmentPoliceStaff@thamesvalley.police.uk quoting reference 19911. We will endeavour to respond to your query as quickly as possible.
The closing date for enquiries and receipt of completed applications is Sunday 12th November 2023.
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