Digital Forensics Operations Officer - Gillingham, United Kingdom - National Crime Agency

National Crime Agency
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Gillingham, United Kingdom

1 month ago

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Reference number:


Salary:

- £30,740 - £39,648
  • Roles based in London will receive an additional London Weighting of £3,595.

Recruitment and Retention Allowance:
This is currently set at £3,000 for this post. The RRA is an enhancement to the role and is reviewed annually.- A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
Job grade:

  • Executive Officer
  • NCA Grade 5 / Police Constable
    Contract type:
  • Permanent
  • Loan
  • Secondment
    Length of employment:
  • Loan
/ Secondment - 2 years
Business area:


  • Investigations Directorate
    Type of role:
  • Digital
  • Operational Delivery
    Working pattern:
  • Flexible working, Fulltime, Job share
    Number of jobs available:
  • 3Contents
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Location

  • Dover, Gillingham (Kent), KingstonuponThames, Tamworth, WarringtonAbout the job

Job summary:


We are seeking experienced digital forensic practitioners who would like the exciting opportunity to transfer their skills into an operational, scene-based role.


To be considered, you will need to successfully complete SC Enhanced clearance before commencing the role.

Job description:

At scene, a Digital Forensics Officer is required to conduct forensic acquisition, triage and examinations in-line with relevant legislation and accreditation standards


This will frequently include:

examination of live devices including RAM capture and triage, forensic acquisition of data from a range of digital devices, and cloud storage acquisition.


A range of digital skills and experience will be considered for this role as training and development opportunities will be offered to assist in transferring any laboratory experience into a scene environment.

This will include a period of on-boarding and mentoring within an NCA Digital Forensics laboratory whilst you complete mandatory safety and legislation training in preparation for crime scene deployments.

At the NCA, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment. We welcome neurodivergent thinkers and offer reasonable adjustments to those who need them.


Learn more about this role
To learn more about this role, please register for the following event:

From 18:00 on 29th November 2023 and 17th January 2024, we are hosting MS Teams events where you can hear from NCA Digital Forensics officers and be given the opportunity to ask questions about the role.


Person specification:


Responsibilities:


  • Attend crime scenes and witness premises alike, working dynamically to secure and preserve sources of digital evidence.
  • Provide advice to investigating officers in relation to digital media to obtain best evidence, supporting the overarching forensic and operational strategy.
  • Acquire, triage and analyse digital media including, but not limited to, mobile devices, computers, cloud storage and routers.
  • Participate in tasked operations, projects and investigations, gathering information, intelligence and evidence in order disrupt and degrade criminal capability.
  • Comply to legislation and quality standards to obtain optimum intelligence and evidence.
  • Active involvement in the quality management process in the furtherance of operational delivery and compliance with associated ISO quality standards.
  • Maintain accurate records and reporting for evidential production, including testimony at court as required.
  • Work with a diverse range of teams and external partners to develop effective working relationships.
  • Develop new, and maintain existing, digital forensic services and technical capabilities.

Licences:


  • Full UK Driving Licence
    Qualifications:
  • The following qualifications/skills are essential to the role and proof will be required at interview:
  • Foundation to intermediate level training in Digital Forensics, or equivalent experience.
  • Please ensure the dates of any accreditations you are relying on, are entered on to the CV.
  • Should you progress to the assessment stage of the process, you will be required to provide a copy of the original certificate.
    Behaviours:We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
  • Making Effective Decisions
  • Developing Self and Others

Technical skills:

We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:

  • Understanding and experience in the acquisition of data from digital devices.
  • Understanding and experience of exhibit handling, integrity and continuity.
  • Knowledge of policies, procedures and/or legislation in relation to digital evidence (not ACPO Guidelines).
  • Ability to work in dynamic environments.

Benefits:


  • Alongside your salary of £30,740, National Crime Agency contributes £8,299 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
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