XC634 Victim Identification Officer **External**
Victim Identification Officer
Digital Forensics Unit
Protective Services Crime
Calder Park, Wakefield
1 permanent full-time post.
West Yorkshire Police is looking to appoint a Victim Identification Officer to be based at Calder Park, Wakefield. Victim Identification is at the forefront of all our investigations. The role is pivotal in enabling the victims of abuse to be safeguarded, whilst those responsible are identified and prevented from further offending.
Reporting to a Senior Digital Forensic Investigator, the role will support the investigation of serious crime within West Yorkshire Police in Victim Identification and the use of CAID (Child Abuse Image Database). This will include leading the implementation of Victim Identification - acting as a liaison for West Yorkshire Police and partners both internally and externally.
The ideal candidate will have previous experience of working in a digital forensic environment, or experience of the CAID system, or similar experience. Relevant previous experience working in Victim Identification, or a similar area, is essential as is an aptitude for problem solving in a methodical and orderly manner.
Within this role, physical and emotional resilience is required to deal with abusive and offensive imagery depicting extreme violence, obscenity and depravity; including graphic images of child abuse. The jobholder must therefore be willing to undergo regular psychological assessment.
Closing date for applications: 23:55 hours on 10th April 2024.
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.