Digital Forensic Investigator - Kidlington, United Kingdom - Thames Valley Police

Thames Valley Police

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Kidlington, United Kingdom

4 days ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Department- Digital Forensic Unit, Forensic Investigation Unit

Location
Kidlington

Rank/Grade

TVP ICT 3R

Salary

Linked Grade: Band ICT 3R, circa £36,719 per annum, rising to Band ICT 3S, circa £43,239 once fully competent, plus 5% on call allowance, plus benefits

Part/Full Time

Full Time

Type of Contract

Permanent
Job Advert

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Two posts.

Location:
Kidlington but moving to Bicester in 2025.

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
Digital Forensic Investigator (two roles available).

Reporting to a Digital Forensic Unit Operational Supervisor.

The Digital Forensic Unit of Thames Valley Police has an exciting opportunity for a Digital Forensic Investigator to be
based in Kidlington in Oxfordshire.

You will be involved in the most challenging and interesting cases of digital forensics work and will be directly involved in the investigation of serious crime, specifically homicide and child sexual exploitation.

Working alongside Major Crime, the Paedophile Online Investigation Team, Serious Organised Crime and many other high level bespoke departments.

You will undertake forensic examinations of mobile phones, computers and other electronic devices in accordance with the Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO) guidelines and court approved investigation techniques and provide high quality written and oral evidence that can be presented to the Crown Prosecution Service and at Court as an expert witness.

A digital Forensic Degree or experience in a Digital Forensic environment or related field is desirable.

You will be asked to complete a 10 minute presentation at interview and also a short practical test.

This is a linked grade role and starting salary will depend on qualifications and experience as detailed in the job description.

Due to the requirement to work flexibly, unsocial hours and personal safety for lone working; public transport may not be available or suitable at these times.

For this reason a full UK driving licence is considered essential.

Along with all other posts on the Force Crime Departments this role will require an enhanced level of vetting.

As part of the Thames Valley Police family you will enjoy a fantastic range of benefits including 24-30 days annual leave per annum pro-rata for part time (plus Bank Holidays), flexible working conditions, a wide range of lifestyle discounts, career development opportunities and have the option to join a local government pension scheme.

To view a full list of our benefits, please click the below link.

You must have capability to travel to different locations across the Force and undertake all assignments in a timely manner.

Good communication skills and a "can do attitude"
Experience of working in digital forensics / forensic capacity / or have a digital forensic degree or Previous experience in law enforcement/investigative organisation/s.
Previous experience of computer/mobile phone forensic techniques/software e.g., XWays, Axiom, Cellebrite, XRY, GrayKey etc.
Familiar with database structure and configuration for formats such as SQL, SQLite, ESE, plist and XML.
Experience of managing priorities against high demands and working unsupervised in order to meet deadlines whilst working under pressure.
Collaborative approach to working with others across the forensic portfolio
Ability to engage with ISO accreditation requirements and FSR Codes of Practice and Conduct.

Due to the requirement to work flexibly, unsocial hours and personal safety for lone working, public transport may not be available or suitable at these times.

For this reason, a full UK driving licence is considered essential.

Along with all other posts in Force Crime, Intelligence and Specialist Operations Departments, this role will require an enhanced level of vetting.

Selection will take the form of a panel interview and knowledge test involving a practical element.

New state-of-the-art forensics centre planned for Thames Valley - TVP Careers
Find out more about
TVP Forensics here
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At Thames Valley Police (TVP) we work together to protect our communities.

Whether as an officer, staff member or volunteer, you will make a difference and play an important role in helping achieve our mission.

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