XC333 Digital Forensic Investigator (Advanced) **External**
Digital Forensic Investigator (Advanced)
Digital Forensics Unit, Protective Services Crime
Various locations across West Yorkshire
Multiple full-time permanent vacancies
West Yorkshire Police is looking to appoint Advanced Digital Forensic Investigators to be based at sites across West Yorkshire Police Districts.
These roles are generally suited to people who have previous experience of working in Digital Forensics.
You will be part of the Digital Forensic Unit, providing technical knowledge, expertise and managing a caseload of investigations across all aspects of digital forensics.
You will support the investigation of all crime types including serious crime and can contribute towards West Yorkshire Police’s vison of ‘Keeping West Yorkshire Safe and Feeling Safe’.
You will report to a Senior Digital Forensic Investigator.
You may be required to attend live crime scenes and assist with Magistrate’s search warrants to advise investigating officers and oversee the activities of other digital forensic staff.
The ideal candidate will have previous experience of working in a Digital Forensic environment and come with advanced knowledge and expertise of common computer and mobile operating systems and software applications.
You will be required to be educated to a degree level in a computer-based discipline or be able to demonstrate significant experience and understanding of working in a digital forensic environment.
A full current UK/European driving licence is essential, and you must have the willingness and ability to travel for business purposes and to work flexibly to suit the requirements of the department.
You must be prepared to participate in a standby rota if required.
This post comes with flexible working between the hours of 7am and 7pm.
This is a very challenging and demanding, but also rewarding role. The successful candidate will be subject to personal and financial vetting checks prior to appointment and will be required to undergo regular psychological assessments.
The application process will close at 23:55 hours on 8th June 2022.
The post is suitable for job share.
West Yorkshire Police is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010.
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.
This opportunity is closed to applications.