Digital Media Examiner - Technician - NDES S3 - Police Staff - CTP London

This is an exciting opportunity for successful candidates to join the Counter Terrorism Command’s Digital Media Examinations department as a Digital Forensic Technician. Are you passionate about technology and dedicated to uncovering the truth? We are looking for talented, enthusiastic individuals to undertake digital forensic examinations on a variety of digital devices, such as mobile phones or computers. You will be playing your part in investigating some of the most serious counter terrorism operations.

Key Tasks

• Forensic imaging and extraction of data from digital devices, including mobile devices, computers, and storage media
• Supporting non-technical staff, including police officers, to operate digital forensic systems
• Quality assuring/peer reviewing examinations
• Provision of evidence viewing capabilities for investigating officers
• Answering technical queries from non-technical staff and police officers
• Court appearance as witness of fact

Key Skills

• Numeracy skills
• Excellent attention to detail, organisation and management skills
• Excellent computer skills
• Strong knowledge of, and interest in, all modern digital technologies with an emphasis on the forensic opportunities offered by their examination, and the challenges faced by law enforcement
• Ability to build effective relationships with customers, colleagues and stakeholders, with strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work as a team as well as autonomously

Vetting & Strap

This post requires access to the most sensitive intelligence material on a daily basis. Applicants must hold or be prepared to undergo National Security Vetting (NSV) Developed Vetting (DV) level before taking up the post. Additionally, this material is of particular sensitivity to the UK and its distribution must be restricted to UK nationals. In approved circumstances dual nationals (of which one element is British) may also be granted access. However, in the event that potential conflicts of interest cannot be managed the post holder will not be able to see the intelligence material and will not be able to perform their duties. For the purpose of safeguarding national security and 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 (enhanced) (SC(e)) OR Developed Vetting (DV) clearance and meet the nationality requirements cannot be offered the post.

Confidentiality Agreement

Applicants should also be aware of the need to sign a confidentiality agreement on taking up the post.

Our Colleague Commitments

Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP) continues to prioritise an inclusive and supportive working environment and culture, where all of our people feel a strong sense of belonging and are empowered to reach their full potential. CTP keeps the nation and everyone in it safe from all manner of threats and as those threats evolve, so do we - that’s why Inclusion, Diversity and Equality (IDE) is the key to supporting our greatest asset, our people.

Our people protect our national security across the UK. In order to continue to deliver against our organisational priorities, we collectively seek to ensure that all colleagues feel respected, supported and valued to fully participate in the delivery of our mission – “working to keep people safe from Terrorism”. IDE is at the heart of our approach to make the composition of Counter Terrorism Policing more representative of the communities we serve. As Counter Terrorism is rooted in Local Policing, to tackle today’s complex policing challenges, applications from across all backgrounds, cultures and experiences are therefore essential and encouraged. The CTP Network is committed to ensuring that candidates identifying as disabled are able to realise their fullest career aspirations and, as such, will endeavour to accommodate any reasonable adjustments that you may require during the recruitment process.

Essential For The Role

• A willingness to undergo and positively engage in the Developed Vetting (DV) process. Confirmation in post may be subject to successfully obtaining DV status.
• Candidates must understand that the nature of the work involved may expose them to potentially distressing material such as pictures and video files of death, extreme violence or child abuse. The candidate must be willing to undergo any psychological assessments required by the Unit Management as part of its responsibility towards staff welfare.
• A current full UK driving licence.
• The successful candidate should be prepared to join a 24/7 call out scheme, potentially work extended hours at short notice including weekends to achieve urgent investigative objectives. The role may also involve overseas travel for operational purposes.
• Degree or significant experience in digital forensics or associated degree level program
• Vetting to SC or DV (STRAP)
• A recognised formal qualification in computer science (including forensic techniques) and / or a recognised general certification in computer / mobile forensics (such as the IACIS CFCE or Cranfield University Forensic Computing MSc Foundation course) and / or a recognised product specific certification (such as the Guidance Software EnCE or the AccessData Forensic Toolkit ACE or Cellebrite CCLO/CCPA or X-Ways X-Pert).
• Previous experience handling exhibits and evidence, and considerations around continuity and integrity
• Familiarity with forensic environments and forensic quality management systems
• Knowledge of working within a Quality Management System and understanding of ISO17025.

The following competencies will be tested against during sift

• We analyse critically at level 1
• We are innovative and open-minded at level 1
• We are emotionally aware at level 1

The following values will be tested against during sift

• Integrity

Disability Confident Statement

The Met is committed to being an equitable (fair and impartial) and inclusive employer for disabled people, striving to have a diverse and representative workforce at all levels. We encourage applications from people from the widest possible range of backgrounds, cultures and experiences. We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and long-term conditions, ethnic minority groups and women. As a Disability Confident Leader, the Met has committed to making disability equality part of our everyday practice. We ensure that people with disabilities and those with long term conditions have the opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations. The Met is committed to making reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process to ensure disabled applicants can perform at their best. If you need any reasonable adjustments or changes to the application and recruitment process, we ask that you include this information within your application form. All matters will be treated in strict confidence.