Data Forensic Technician

Devon & Cornwall
Permanent
D&C Regional Collaboration
Linhay, Ashburton
Other
Internal and External Recruitment
Grade 4, Salary £21,135 - £23,406

The above salary is based on a full time (37 hour) salary. If you are successful in a part time role this will be pro-rata'd to reflect your working hours.

Please note: Exceptions to starting salary may apply if you are an existing Police Staff employee substantively posted to a role at the same grade.

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Full Time
37
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.
2 December 2020

  • To provide efficient and effective technical support to Data Forensics and ensure compliance with Force policies and procedures. 

  • To effectively monitor and manage the receipt and return of Digital Forensic submissions (computers, phones other data/image mediums) maintaining administrative systems to ensure their integrity and continuity of evidence.

  • Evaluate and triage submissions against offence, risk, proportionality to the investigation and procurement cost to the Force.

  • To assist in the forensic examination of exhibits and data held within. Log media submitted, create electronic files for floppy and disc images. Examine CD and DVD evidence and make recommendations.  

  • To undertake the examination of all removable media received in the unit and to assist with digital evidence recovery of computers in terms of initial acquisition.

  • Manage all material in accordance with the Criminal Procedures and Investigation Act 1996 (CPIA) concerning the destruction and storage of all Regional Force images.

  • To act in the capacity of receptionist for visitors to the unit, including dealing with access control and maintaining the unit’s appointments calendar.

  • To monitor storage levels within the Unit and manage the supply of laptops and equipment etc. 

  • Liaise with specialist companies for the acquisition of software and hardware equipment and specialist training providers.  


19/11/2020, 12:00

For Further Information, Please Contact:
Sarah Cooke
Data Forensic Manager
n/a
Sarah.COOKE@devonandcornwall.pnn.police.uk

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