Digital Forensics Officer Hindlip, England
Job description
Why work for us?
We’re on a journey to shape the future of policing in our three counties and we want you to be part of it.
We value difference and believe in creating an inclusive working environment where our employees feel safe to make suggestions and voice their opinions.
We want to show our staff that they’re valued, which is why we offer generous annual leave entitlements, flexible working opportunities and access to a host of staff associations to ensure you get the support you need when you start your career.
After all, keeping people safe isn’t just a uniquely rewarding career, it’s one that rewards uniqueness.
This is a full time position
The closing date for this post is 12 noon on Monday 17th April 2023.
The main purpose of the role is: To assist the Digital Forensic unit in providing a quality, high specification analytical and evidential service for the stakeholders of West Mercia Police which can robustly stand up to scrutiny of the legal profession and to ensure that Quality Standards including The International Organization for Standardization 17025/17020 and the Forensic Science Regulators (FSR) Codes of practice are maintained and adhered to. To conduct forensic analysis of computers, mobile devices, cloud, vehicle and other electronic devices in support of digital investigations. Both within a laboratory environment and on-scene. To provide advice and help to Officer in Charge (OIC) on digital forensic investigative strategies. To provide technical support to other investigators, prosecutors and external agencies in order to give the Force an effective response to the investigation of all crimes that contain an electronic element.
This role is commutable from Kidderminster, Birmingham, Cheltenham, Gloucester, Hereford, Malvern, Ledbury, Evesham, Redditch, Bromsgrove, Bewdley, Droitwich Spa and Pershore and is just off junction 6 of the M5.
We embrace diversity and welcome applications from everyone.
We are also happy to talk flexible working where it is suitable for the role.
If you require any support to complete your application or you have any questions please contact the recruitment team on 01905 718444 (press option 1 then 5) or email [email protected] (internally please use MyBop)
To read more about the added benefits and rewards of working for West Mercia Police, please go to our website.
Internal applicants who are in need of redeployment will be offered positions ahead of other candidates, subject to them passing a selection process.
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