Digital Evidence Analyst and Investigator

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The High Tech Crime Unit (HTCU) of Thames Valley Police has an exciting vacancy for a Digital Analyst and Investigator to be based in Kidlington in Oxfordshire.

By joining Thames Valley Police, you will be entitled to an extensive range of interlinked staff benefits, including personal and professional development, financial advice (including pensions), wellbeing and occupational health support and concessions such as child care.

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

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.

The following criteria are essential:

- Postgraduate foundation in computer forensics, i.e. National Foundation qualification in Computer Forensics (Cranfield, de Montford or similar) or equivalent significant experience

- Previous use of computer forensic techniques/software e.g. Encase, Forensic Tool Kit (FTK) etc

- Working knowledge as a digital forensics practitioner

- Excellent communication and analytical skills when faced with complex and high volumes of data.

Selection will take the form of a panel interview, a practical test and a 10 minute presentation. Previous applicants need not re-apply.

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

To apply online please click the APPLY buyton.

The closing date for enquiries and receipt of completed applications is Sunday 16 August 2015.

We are keen to recruit people with a wide range of skills and experiences and an understanding of cultural issues. We are particularly encouraging people to join us from black, Asian and other minority communities who are underrepresented in the Force. Appointment will be made on merit only.