Mobile Device Examiner

We are welcoming applications for the role of Mobile Device Examiner with Devon & Cornwall Police based at Police Headquarters, Exeter.

Salary: Grade 7 - £36,630 rising by yearly increments to a maximum of £40,893. Please note that the above salary is based on working 37 hours per week. If this role is part-time or you are appointed on a part-time basis your salary will be prorated to reflect this.

Type of employment: Permanent

Type of working arrangement: Static-Worker - A Static-Worker has little or no opportunity to work remotely as they need to carry out their work at a specific force premises.

Hours per week: This role is full-time. However, we welcome applications from individuals wishing to work on a part-time basis and are willing to consider flexible working patterns subject to business need.

Allowances: This role attracts no allowances.

About the role: The principal responsibility of the Mobile Device Examiner is to provide South West Regional Forces with an evidential Data Investigation capability, working collaboratively to the required international standards and Forensics Code of Practice. Mobile Device Examiners utilise a broad range of complex and technical equipment to forensically examine digital devices including mobile telephones, memory cards, GPS devices, and other submissions as appropriate. Most of the examinations will be undertaken at the request of the Investigating Officer to provide intelligence and evidence to prosecute offenders and maintain the integrity and continuity of evidence with subsequent presentation at judicial proceedings.

What you get if you join us:

• A competitive salary with yearly increments.
• 25 days a year leave entitlement, with an increase to 30 days after 5 years continuous employment, plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time workers).
• Access to heavily subsidised gym membership that will provide you access to police site gyms throughout the counties.
• Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme for discounts and services (requires a one-off payment of £5).
• Company sick pay.
• Job-related equipment, as required.
• Free onsite parking at many police sites throughout the counties.
• Access to Group insurance scheme (via salary sacrifice scheme).
• Support networks, free Employees Assistance Programme, Occupational Health and wellbeing services.
• Development and training opportunities.
• Supportive and flexible training plan, including regular check-ins throughout your initial period of joining us to ensure you are up to speed with the role and getting the support you need.
• Flexitime, with the ability to undertake your hours flexibly and in line with business need.

Political Restrictions: None apply to this role.

Application Stage: To apply for this role, click the 'apply' button below; you will then be taken to a registration page. Please complete this registration form to create an account. Once created, you will be taken to the application. Already have an account? If you have previously created an account, please click 'login' at the bottom of the page next to the 'submit registration' button. Once logged in, you will be taken to the application. Once registered, you will have to complete an eligibility form to apply. If eligible, you will move to the application form stage where you will evidence your suitability for this post. The closing date for applications is 03/02/2025, 12:00.

Selection Stage: The selection for this role will consist of Shortlisting, Interview, and Assessment. Applications will be anonymised and then shortlisted by the shortlisting panel. Following the shortlisting, you will be notified of the recruitment decision via email along with feedback on your application. If successful, you will then be invited to an interview. This will be based on the behaviours outlined within the role profile. The interview process is due to take place week commencing 24 February 2025. Some roles may also require an assessment and/or fitness test. Further information on this will be provided following the shortlisting process.

Pre-requisites: If you are successful through the selection stage of the recruitment process, we will make a conditional offer of appointment and commence pre-requisite checks. These checks can include: Reference checks, Medical assessment, Qualification review, Right to Work checks. A formal offer of appointment and start date will not be agreed until all checks are satisfactorily completed.

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