Contract type - Full Time, Permanent
Grade – 7
Information about the role
As a Digital Investigator working in our Digital Media Exploitation Unit (DMEU), you will provide specialist technical advice and undertake the examination and investigation of digital devices to obtain intelligence to support regional, national and international Counter Terrorism Investigations.
You will interpret and explain digital forensic data in a non-technical and accessible manner to Investigating Officers, Prosecutors, Defence experts and to Court. To assist with the investigation process, you will provide evidence packages and statements, and attend court when necessary. There may be occasions when you will also provide a high quality digital investigative service to support critical incidents nationally, including Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear (CBRN), warm zone and Disaster Victim Identification.
Responsibilities
- Responsibility for the forensic acquisition, examination, analysis and investigation of evidence from a variety of digital devices which have been used in the commission, preparation or instigation of acts of terrorism and associated criminal offences including cybercrime attacks.
- Providing professional advice and guidance to Investigating Officers and partner agencies, ensuring digital evidence/intelligence is seized in accordance with Force and National best practice, including all elements of pre-planning and where necessary accompanying them and assisting with overt and covert captures of digital evidence.
- Ensuring continuity of all exhibits and maintaining integrity throughout.
- Attending court as a witness and presenting evidence to confirm the validity of the evidence found.
- Attending both pre and post executive phase briefings.
- Researching and developing specialised equipment and software, working closely with equipment suppliers and mutual support agencies to ensure and maintain awareness of technology, legislation and techniques. This includes the construction and maintenance of equipment and software used within the unit.
- Maintaining and supporting the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) best practice guide for digital evidence in the retrieval and handling of digital exhibits as well as working within the Data Protection Act, Freedom of Information Act and other relevant legislation, maintaining compliance at Local, National and International levels.
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