Digital Forensic Examiner

Division / Department – Specialist Crime
Grade – Grade F
Status – Full Time
Contract Type – Permanent
Salary Grade Range – £30,495 – £35,020
Working Hours – 36.0 Hours per Week
Shift Allowance – Yes
Politically Restricted – No
Location – Surrey Police Headquarters, Guildford

The starting salary for this role will usually be at the bottom of the salary range and will be pro-rata if the working hours are less than full time.

Chief Constables\’ Message

We really welcome your interest in joining our Police Force. It is a privilege to lead the teams in Surrey Police and Sussex Police who continuously work selflessly and tirelessly in order to keep people in our counties safe.

We are looking for talented and inspirational people who put the needs of the public at the heart of everything that they do and who want to make a difference. If you feel you are that person then we want to hear from you.

We wish you all the very best with your application.

The Role & Key Responsibilities

From your first day with us you will be part of a policing family making a real difference.

It is our mission to identify and protect vulnerable people, prevent and respond to harm and keep people safe.

We are looking for individuals with experience in carrying out mobile phone examinations who would like to develop their skills further.

This is an opportunity for you to work and develop your passion and interest – to become a specialist.

There is a real variety of work and because of this you will be constantly learning in an ever changing world of technology and stretching the scope of what is possible.

The Tier 2 team is located in Guildford Surrey.

The opening hours of 0800-2000 Monday – Friday and 0800-1600 Saturday and Sunday. You will be required to work a fixed shift pattern with a mixture of early and lates and some weekends.

Digital Forensic Examiners will provide support to frontline officers completing mobile examinations at XRY kiosks as well as carrying out enhanced examinations. Working in the DFT gives you the scope to become a highly skilled expert in digital technology that makes all the difference to front line policing.

You will be required to forensically examine mobile devices independently, in line with standard operating procedures; forming examination plans and managing multiple examination requests within your caseload.

You will be required to support the delivery of training in the use of self-service kiosk technologies and ensure that the software updates, audits and user profiles are maintained.

Skills & Experience

It is essential for the candidate to have a good standard of education with proven numeracy, literacy and IT skills and previous experience using Digital Forensics software within a Digital Forensics environment. It would be desirable for candidates to be educated to degree level in the field of digital forensics.

• Excellent interpersonal skills particularly the ability to effectively engage with customers using negotiating and influencing techniques.
• An understanding of digital forensics including the application and implications of ISO 17025 and the Forensic Science Regulator’s Codes of Practice and Conduct.
• Evidence of working independently
• Problem solver in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to learn to use specific digital forensic software applications. An aptitude for continuous learning and professional development.
• Self-motivated and proven experience of working methodically to deadlines, with minimal supervision.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Able to evidence excellent written and verbal communication skills (including report writing).
• Proven ability of managing high workloads often with conflicting priorities
• Able to demonstrate problem solving skills through inquisition and questioning.
• Be understanding of the customer needs with the ability to challenge where appropriate.
• Capable of absolute discretion when dealing with casework of a highly sensitive and confidential nature.
• Must hold a full UK driving licence.

Why Work With Us?

We take pride in looking after our people and offer a variety of benefits;

• career progression
• contributory pension scheme (LGPS)
• generous annual leave allowance
• discounts for everyday spend
• on-site gyms and a range of sports clubs
• generous and supportive parental leave
• financial and mental wellbeing guidance and support
• discounted contributory healthcare scheme

Further Information

For further information about this vacancy candidates can contact the Team Leaders for the Digital Forensics Team.

We are only as good as our people. It\’s important that our officers and staff can be themselves in the workplace and we know that as an organisation we\’ll grow from the variety of thinking, approach, and the skills that diversity brings; all of which help us to deliver a better policing service. We strive to ensure how we deliver our services, provide information and how we recruit is open and accessible to all.

We have multiple staff support groups who help to improve our understanding of minority issues and ensure they are reflected in our work. We are proud members of Disability Confident, hold Race Equality Matters Trailblazer status, are a signatory of the Race at Work Charter and are aligned with the Armed Forces Covenant and the HeForShe movement.

We are committed to being an anti-racist police service. We promise to challenge injustice, ensure fairness and to uphold anti-racist principles in both our organisation and our communities. For more information, you can read our full anti-racism statement here .

We value the differences that people bring from all backgrounds and communities. Regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, disability, social status, or religious belief, we would love to hear from you.

Following submission of your application you will receive a confirmation email with a copy of your application attached. Occasionally emails from this address can fall into spam/junk folders so please ensure this is checked regularly. You may wish to consider addingnoreply@surreysussexpolice.as.recruitmail.comto your address/contact list to ensure you receive all communications.

This post is being advertised in parallel with Force redeployment processes. Any redeployees who are identified will be given preference. This may result in the post being withdrawn at any point during the recruitment process.

Please note that not all jobs are available for internal candidates across both Forces, the current agreed recruitment principles are;

• vacancies in collaborated units are available to all officers and staff across both Forces
• vacancies in non-collaborated units are only available to officers and staff within the Force with the vacancy unless it is advertised externally
• if the vacancy is advertised externally and an officer or member of staff from the other Force is successful it will result in a transfer of employment

Surrey Police and Sussex Police Special Constables, Volunteers and Agency Staff (excluding self employed workers) covered under the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) are eligible to apply for internal advertised posts.

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