Digital Forensic Investigator

Investigations, Counter Terrorism Policing South East (CTP SE)
Near M4 Junction 12
Band 3H, circa £28,458 per annum. Progression based on performance. Plus 5% callout allowance & £5,000 Market Supplement Allowance
Full Time
Permanent

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

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

You will have the opportunity to attend searches of premises to assist in the seizure and ‘live’ examination of computer/mobile phone and other digital equipment, and assist in open source internet investigations and the capture / recovery of data from the internet and Cloud based services.

We are looking for applicants with proven experience in computer forensic work and/or relevant computing qualifications (e.g. MSCE (Microsoft Corporation Certification Engineer) or HNC in Computing), plus knowledge of the internet and networking. You will ideally have knowledge and experience of a wide range of computer hardware/digital devices (mobile phones)/software/operating systems/networks.

On occasion the post holder may be required to work flexible hours or at a different location to suit operational requirements, as such a full UK driving licence is essential.

For the purposes of safeguarding national security, applicants who do not hold or acquire the appropriate security clearances (which may include STRAP) and meet the nationality requirements cannot be offered the post. This post is therefore restricted to UK nationals. As such, in line with Cabinet Office Policy, supported by Section 82(2) to (4) of the Police Reform Act (2002), applicants who do not hold or acquire Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV) clearance and meet the nationality requirements cannot be offered the post.

The closing date is 23:55hrs on Monday 18 March 2019.

For further information please email RecruitmentSE@thamesvalley.pnn.police.uk or telephone 01865 555839 quoting 15527

CTP SE and SEROCU 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.

This opportunity is closed to applications.