Data Forensic Investigator

About us

At Wiltshire Police, we are dedicated to making our community a safer place for everyone. Our team is committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, and service. We believe in creating a supportive and inclusive environment where every member can thrive and make a meaningful impact. Whether you’re just starting your career or looking to advance, Wiltshire Police offers a range of opportunities to grow and develop. Join us and be part of a team that values courage, compassion, and dedication to public service. Help us to keep Wiltshire safe.

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 Grade W10: £47,010-£49,608

About the Role:

Would you like to make a difference in your local community?

Can you combine technical ability with an investigative and analytical approach to criminal investigations with a passion to provide the best possible service to victims of crime?

If you are ready for a challenging role that makes a difference to victims of crime then you could be part of a fast-paced technical team, responsible for the identification, preservation, extraction, interpretation and presentation of digital evidence for a variety of digital devices.

Examinations will mostly be undertaken at the request of the Investigating Officer to provide intelligence and evidence to identify and prosecute offenders and identify witness/victims. A vital part of the role is the Forensic integrity and continuity of evidence with subsequent presentation at judicial proceedings.

 In this role, your main responsibilities will be:

• Taking responsibility for the management of the technical investigations including securing and retrieving data from seized computer systems and mobile devices, including configuration of operating systems and applications, producing technical documentation in relation to data retrieved from computers and media.
• Present evidence in court as required and providing advice to police officers on forensic computer analysis, in order to assist in the investigation of Data Forensics in its entirety and gathering of evidence to support a criminal prosecution.

Skills, experience and qualifications required:

• Educated to degree level in computing science with relevant workplace experience and/or possess extensive investigatory experience, knowledge of computer based evidence gathering and computer investigation, technical knowledge of dismantling and re-assembly of computer systems, knowledge of file systems and architecture
• Experience in a range of Operating Systems including ios, Android, DOS, Microsoft, Macintosh, Linux and BIOS & CMOS.
• Proven ability of communicating ideas and information where the subject can be complex and technical, both verbally and in writing in a style that is appropriate to the situation and people being addressed.
• Ability to use information methodically to identify and analyse problems and draw logical conclusions
• Ability to work with graphic and traumatic images and information on a regular basis without undue distress and work within a highly confidential environment.

What we offer

• Excellent career development opportunities
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 30 days
• Flexi hours scheme
• Onsite Gym membership
• Physical and mental well-being support
• Generous Pension scheme

For further information regarding this vacancy, please contact Claire.Waldron@wiltshire.police.uk or George.Hunt@wiltshire.police.uk

Please note, all roles will be subject to a vetting procedure, some roles due to the nature of their work, will require additional security clearance.

Depending on the number of applications received, we reserve the right to close this role early.

We are proud of being a truly inclusive organisation who provides fair and equal consideration to all of our applicants. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all ages, genders, ethnicities, nationalities, disabilities, sexual orientation, religions or beliefs and of neuro divergence.