Counter Terrorism Policing South East (CTP SE) are recruiting for a Digital Forensic Investigator to conduct detailed digital forensic examinations as part of investigations and operations into Terrorism and Domestic Extremism related offences.

We are looking for applicants with proven experience in digital forensic work and/or relevant computing qualifications (e.g. Computer Forensics Degree or Computer Science Equivalent), plus knowledge of the internet and networking. You will ideally demonstrate technical ability, including knowledge of computer hardware, software and PC architecture, operating systems and principles of data storage, with an understanding of the quality standards ISO 17025/ ISO17020, and how they affect the role.

To balance these technical attributes, you will need to be a highly motivated team player with good interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

This is an exciting role with opportunities to learn and develop your skills in a unique environment. Conducting digital forensic examinations of seized computers, mobile phones and other electronic devices using appropriate ISO17025 and ISO17020 accredited processes, methodologies, tools and techniques, you will pass on any relevant information and intelligence to appropriate person(s) and departments, complying with appropriate legislation and in accordance with ACPO guidelines.

You will have the opportunity to attend searches of premises to assist in the seizure and ‘live’ examination of computers/mobile phones and other digital equipment and the capture / recovery of data from the internet and Cloud based services. You will be required to produce technical reports and statements in support of investigations and prepare and present evidence in court.

The applicant will undergo a variety of training based on the national CTP Digital Training Pathway. The right applicant will have the opportunity to learn additional advanced examination skills such as chip removal and mobile device repair.

CTP SE are committed to becoming the most diverse team in the South East. We encourage interest and applications from candidates of all backgrounds and particularly welcome applications from female and BAME (black, Asian and minority ethic) candidates to enable us to truly reflect the communities we serve.

Due to the role requirements, it is essential that the post holder be prepared to be security cleared to enhanced level. Furthermore, due to the nature and sensitivity of work carried out we require that candidates not only hold this vetting level but that they also undertake additional security clearances which include additional nationality checks. This post is therefore restricted to UK nationals. This is line with government requirements, supported by Cabinet Office policy and Section 82(2) to (4) of the Police Reform Act (2002), and is for the purpose of safeguarding national security, to ensure that any potential vulnerabilities are identified at an early stage.

This role is part of a national, regional and local network and as a result you will be required to travel for business purposes. This may include travel across the UK and is not limited to the south east. You will be asked to demonstrate flexibility regarding working hours in line with operational demand and occasionally this may require working away from home.

For further information please email RecruitmentSE@thamesvalley.pnn.police.uk quoting the Job Reference 17466

Applications must be submitted by the closing date of Wednesday 16 December 2020.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy when we are in receipt of sufficient applications. Should you wish to apply for this post we advise you to complete and submit your application form as soon as possible.