RC371 RCCU Digital Forensic Investigator "External + 4 Forces"

Wakefield
£34,287 - £36,171
THIS VACANCY IS ADVERTISED EXTERNALLY AND TO THE FOUR REGIONAL FORCES.

This vacancy is a Regional role, advertised by West Yorkshire Police, open to all Police Staff in the four Regional Forces, together with external candidates, and subject to West Yorkshire Recruitment and Selection protocols.

West Yorkshire Police At Risk Candidates will be considered first.

RCCU Digital Forensic Investigator
Regional Cyber Crime Unit
Wakefield
1 x 37 hours permanent post


A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Yorkshire & Humber Regional Cyber Crime Unit (YHRCCU), working predominately in our dedicated, specialist Regional Digital Forensics Unit (R/DFU).

Working in collaboration with the National Cyber Crime Unit (part of the NCA), other Regional Organised Crime Units (ROCU) and Force Cyber/DFU teams you will plan and carry out reactive and proactive digital forensic investigations in order to detect, deter and disrupt the most serious incidents of computer and network-based activity posing a regional and national threat.

Our R/DFU also service a customer base beyond cyber-crime, therefore the successful candidate will also be supporting investigations across other Regional Serious and Organised Criminality (SOC) threat areas, such as Operations, UCOL, Economic Crime, CSEA and MDSHT.

Whilst previous experience in a cyber, DMI and /or DFU environment would be desirable it is not essential. However, a keen interest in the subject matter would be advantageous and help towards the completion of relevant advanced cyber and DF training courses.

Further details of the key outputs can be found in the role profile.

Applications are welcome from candidates with diverse backgrounds and this role is well suited to those with an investigative and innovative mindset, someone with a keen interest in emerging trends, threats, methodologies, enablers and terminology.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, both written and oral, with the ability to develop and articulate clear and concise, technical/data/digital strategies to a variety of audiences.

Equally, the ability to plan and organise in collaboration with partners to ensure timely, meaningful and current information is delivered and disseminated professionally across the region would also be beneficial.

To discuss the position in more detail please contact: -

Senior Digital Forensic Investigator Stephen Miller 07771 941364 stephen.miller@yhrocu.police.uk

There may also be an opportunity for a MS Teams Meeting with existing Team Members for those considering applying.

The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced personal and financial vetting checks prior to appointment (SC – Security Clearance).

Benefits for West Yorkshire employees include:

Flexible Working
• Flexible working is any work pattern adapted to suit both the needs of the employer and the member of staff and is intended to help achieve a better work/life balance.
• Flexi-time allows individuals fluidity to flex their start and finish times each day within the parameters of a ‘bandwidth’ period and take additional hours as Flexi leave subject to agreement
• Option to purchase additional Annual Leave subject to agreement.
Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Secure benefits – the scheme provides you with a future income, independent of share prices and stock market fluctuations
• At a low cost to you – with tax efficient savings and lower National Insurance contributions for most people under State Pension age
• Your employer pays in too – the scheme is provider by your employer who meets the balance of the cost of providing your benefits in the LGPS
• More information is available at www.lgpsmember.org

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
The Employee Assistance Programme is a confidential service that provides all employees with complimentary access to a complete support network that offers expert advice and compassionate guidance 24/7, both online (educational resources, webinars, health trackers/plans, articles from industry leading experts) and over the telephone (advice, guidance, listening). The service is confidential and allows people to speak with a qualified professional about matters such as; stress and anxiety, family issues, work related issue, debt problems and other legal matters.

WYP Car lease Scheme
• The scheme allows staff to lease a brand-new car for a period of up to 3 years via a salary sacrifice agreement from their pay
• No deposit is needed and all insurance, servicing and maintenance, breakdown cover and tyres care covered by the lease deduction

WYP Cycle 2Work Scheme
• This is a salary sacrifice scheme which enables staff and officers to hire bicycles. Hire cost is free from Income tax and National insurance Contributions. The maximum value of the scheme is £2,500. https://www.cycle2work.info/

Blue Light Card
• A Blue Light Card provides those in the NHS, emergency services, social care sector and armed forces with discounts online and on the high street. A range of official discounts are available from large national retailers to local businesses in a wide range of categories including holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones and much more. The card costs £4.99 for a 2 year membership. www.bluelightcard.co.uk

YHROCU is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are committed to building a service that reflects a wide variety of skills, knowledge, perspectives and backgrounds. We strive for individuals to feel included regardless of ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, religion, belief and socio economic status, and we particularly encourage applicants from under-represented groups to support us in achieving this.

The application process will close on the 22nd December at 23:55 hours.

Applicants should be aware that it is not always possible to carry out adequate vetting checks on persons who have not been resident within the UK for the last five years. Therefore, where this applies, applicants may be refused because it was not possible to vet them to the appropriate standard.

For a detailed description of the Competency and Values levels required please refer to the http://www.college.police.uk/What-we-do/Development/competency-and-values-framework/Documents/Competency-and-Values-Framework-for-Policing_4.11.16.pdf (This link may be copied and pasted into your browser). This document will assist you in completing the Evidence of Achievement section of the application form. Please note: the Evidence of Achievement section will not be visible until the employment section has been completed.

No Shift Allowance

This opportunity is closed to applications.